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Summer 2025: Operational Highlights – Expo Vertiport flight campaign details
July 31 – August 24: Demonstration flights (except planned no-flight days on August 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20)
Flights were generally held once daily at 9:30 AM, though some cancellations occurred during the period due to inclement weather. –

Osakako Vertiport flight campaign details
September 6-12: Familiarization flights
September 13: Opening ceremony for public flight campaign
September 14-23: Public flights (except planned no-flight days on September 17, 18)
Flights were held twice daily at 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM, though some postponements occurred on September 15, 19, and 21 due to inclement weather.

A look back at SkyDrive’s summer flight campaign:
Paving the way towards a revolution in air mobility

Between July 31 and August 24, flights from the Expo Vertiport drew large crowds of spectators from across Japan and overseas, significantly raising SkyDrive’s international profile as a key player in the eVTOL industry operating out of Japan. The second series of flights at the Osakako Vertiport (see above) brought the SKYDRIVE into an urban setting for the first time, allowing local residents to see the aircraft up close in a neighborhood scheduled to host future eVTOL routes. The positive public response at both locations highlights growing anticipation over the upcoming urban air transport revolution. By demonstrating the aircraft in two distinct environments—one a global event space and the other a residential area—SkyDrive made significant strides toward building public acceptance of eVTOL technology, a critical step in the journey towards the future commercialization of the company’s products.

SkyDrive 소개

SkyDrive is a Japanese eVTOL company aiming “to take the lead in the once-in-a century mobility revolution”. The company began testing eVTOL prototypes in 2014 prior to official incorporation in 2018. Under its future vision for urban transportation, flying in eVTOLs will become a regular part of city life. In 2019, SkyDrive became the first company to fly a crewed eVTOL in Japan. The company successfully showcased