One of the earliest eVTOL developers, Autoflight, has revealed Matrix, the world’s first 5-ton class electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Matrix successfully completed a public full transition flight demonstration this week at the company’s low-altitude flight test facility centre in Kunshan,Jiangsu Province.

During the demonstration (flying alongside AutoFlight’s 2-ton CarryAll cargo eVTOL), Matrix completed a full sequence transition flight; taking off vertically, transitioning into cruise flight, and returning to a vertical landing.

With its 20-metre wingspan, 20 lift rotors, and 8 propellers, the aircraft will be available in piloted and autonomous, passenger and cargo variants.

The passenger version offers flexible seating configurations, accommodating either 10 business-class seats or six VIP seats. Standard amenities include premium seating, washbasins, lavatories, climate control, ambient lighting, and oversized 1m² windows.

The cargo variant uses a hybrid power system, supporting a maximum payload of 1,500kg, and features a large forward-opening door capable of accommodating two AKE standard air cargo containers.

The pure electric version offers a maximum range of 250km, while the hybrid-electric variant extends range to 1,500km, and AutoFlight‘s CEO & Founder, Tian Yu says the Matrix, through economies of scale, will significantly reduce transportation costs per seat-kilometre and ton-kilometre. That makes it attractive for diverse applications including regional travel, heavy logistics operations, and large-scale emergency response missions.

(Video B-roll supplied by Autoflight)