# eFlyer 2: Bye Aerospace drone

Canonical ID: `715b432d-6677-454d-8111-ab73b07048e0`

- **Slug:** bye-aerospace-eflyer-2
- **Form factor:** aerial ([Drones](/drones))
- **Maturity stage:** prototype
- **Lifecycle:** active
- **Deployments registered:** 0

## 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

## Deployments

_No deployments registered for this model._

## Supply chain

_No verified supply relationships on file. Supply-chain coverage is being added across the registry; check back as the seed populates this model's suppliers._

_Suppliers appear when verified with at least two strong sources. Sources are append-only; corrections add new sources rather than rewrite history._

## 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.


## 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/

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