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eFlyer 2

Two-seat all-electric training aircraft targeting FAA Part 23 Amendment 64 certification, the first all-electric aircraft to apply.

Track eFlyer 2
Manufacturer
Bye Aerospace
Form factor
aerial
Maturity
prototype
Lifecycle
active
Website
byeaerospace.com ↗

The verified answer

As of Aug 2026, DEPLOY verifies eFlyer 2, a aerial by Bye Aerospace (prototype). 2 sources back the record.

Overview

Two-seat all-electric training aircraft targeting FAA Part 23 Amendment 64 certification, the first all-electric aircraft to apply. Powered by a Safran EngineUs 100B1 electric motor and magniX Samson battery modules, with a Sensenich propeller and Garmin G500 TXi glass cockpit. The all-composite airframe (275 parts) is built by Composite Approach with Toray materials.

Designed for 2-hour training missions with 30-minute reserve, targeting 80% lower operating costs than conventional trainers. As of June 2026, the full-scale prototype is nearing first flight and the order book stands at 1,124 aircraft (eFlyer 2 and eFlyer 4 combined, company-reported).

Verified vs. claimed

Maturity stage
prototype(Demo-capable; limited or one-off public appearances.)
Sources on file
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No verified deployments on file. DEPLOY tracks independently-sourced deployment evidence separately from manufacturer capability claims.

Key facts

Motor

125kW, single moving part

Cost

80% lower operating costs

Orders

3,801+ on 4 continents

Specs

Motor

125kW (167hp) all-electric, single moving part

Orders

3,801+ across 4 continents

Airframe

All-composite, non-corrosive, unlimited theoretical lifetime

Avionics

Garmin G500 TXi (10" PFD, 7" MFD)

Capacity

2 seats

Recharge

Under 30 minutes

Flight time

17+ hours projected

Certification

FAA Part 23 Amendment 64 (first applicant)

Operating cost

80% lower than conventional

Data & sources

Web sources

2

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Pricing

No verified price is on record for eFlyer 2. Physical-AI systems are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price.

How DEPLOY tracks pricing

Recent activity

Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.

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Safety record

No incidents on record for eFlyer 2.

Only active incidents are counted. Retracted incidents are excluded from this summary but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.

Sources (2)

  1. http://byeaerospace.com/
  2. https://www.flightglobal.com/airframers/2026/06/bye-aerospace-weeks-away-from-first-flight-of-eflyer-2-trainer/

Common questions

What is eFlyer 2?
Two-seat all-electric training aircraft targeting FAA Part 23 Amendment 64 certification, the first all-electric aircraft to apply. Powered by a Safran EngineUs 100B1 electric motor and magniX Samson battery modules, with a Sensenich propeller and Garmin G500 TXi glass cockpit. The all-composite airframe (275 parts) is built by Composite Approach with Toray materials. Designed for 2-hour training missions with 30-minute reserve, targeting 80% lower operating costs than conventional trainers. As of June 2026, the full-scale prototype is nearing first flight and the order book stands at 1,124 aircraft (eFlyer 2 and eFlyer 4 combined, company-reported).
How much does eFlyer 2 cost?
eFlyer 2's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for eFlyer 2 from Bye Aerospace. Physical-AI systems like this are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price; check the manufacturer for the latest.
Is eFlyer 2 actually deployed in the real world?
eFlyer 2 is at the prototype stage: it exists, but DEPLOY has no verified real-world deployment on record. Manufacturer capability claims should be read as claims pending independent verification.
Who makes eFlyer 2?
eFlyer 2 is made by Bye Aerospace, based in Centennial, Colorado, USA, founded in 2007.
Can you buy eFlyer 2?
eFlyer 2 is at prototype stage and is not yet available for sale.
What are alternatives to eFlyer 2?
On the DEPLOY registry, comparable aerial robots to eFlyer 2 include Skydio X10, Zipline Platform 2 (P2), MQ-9 Reaper, Wing Delivery Aircraft.
How does eFlyer 2 compare to Skydio X10?
eFlyer 2 and Skydio X10 (Skydio · 20 deployments) are both aerial robots on the DEPLOY registry. eFlyer 2 has 0 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
What is eFlyer 2's maturity stage?
eFlyer 2 is at the prototype stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Prototype stage means demonstrations exist but commercial readiness is not yet established.
Where is eFlyer 2 deployed?
No verified deployments of eFlyer 2 are currently on the DEPLOY registry. DEPLOY records deployments only when verified at a named site with a primary source; absence may reflect pre-deployment, research, or manufacturer-internal use.
Is eFlyer 2 safe?
eFlyer 2 has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.
Methodology: Unreviewed · 2 sources (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-17

Verification posture

Unreviewed

Low confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-08-17

Maturity + lifecycle

Maturity stage: prototype

Lifecycle: active

Architectural position

Cohort: aerial

Sources by quality tier

2
unclassified
Unclassified source

The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.

Methodology surface for eFlyer 2.