# EL9 Ultra Short: Electra.aero drone

Canonical ID: `49c09717-9842-4009-b80e-017988d221c2`

- **Slug:** electra-el9-ultra-short
- **Form factor:** aerial ([Drones](/drones))
- **Maturity stage:** prototype
- **Lifecycle:** active
- **Deployments registered:** 0

## Specs

- **Range:** 10x longer than eVTOLs (company claim)
- **Capacity:** 9 passengers
- **Production:** Up to 800 aircraft/year
- **Propulsion:** Hybrid-electric (Safran TG600 turbogenerator)
- **Technology:** Blown-lift + distributed electric propulsion
- **First flight:** Late 2027 or early 2028
- **Takeoff distance:** 150 feet (ultra-short)

## 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 EL9 Ultra Short?

Nine-passenger hybrid-electric fixed-wing aircraft using blown-lift and distributed electric propulsion for ultra-short takeoff and landing (150 ft). Powered by Safran TG600 turbogenerator. Designed for Direct Aviation — point-to-point regional travel avoiding overburdened airports. 10x longer range than eVTOLs (company claim). First flight anticipated late 2027 or early 2028. Production target up to 800 aircraft/year.

### How much does EL9 Ultra Short cost?

EL9 Ultra Short's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for EL9 Ultra Short from Electra.aero. 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 EL9 Ultra Short actually deployed in the real world?

EL9 Ultra Short 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 EL9 Ultra Short?

EL9 Ultra Short is made by Electra.aero, based in Manassas, Virginia, USA, founded in 2020.

### Can you buy EL9 Ultra Short?

EL9 Ultra Short is at prototype stage and is not yet available for sale.

### What are alternatives to EL9 Ultra Short?

On the DEPLOY registry, comparable aerial robots to EL9 Ultra Short include Skydio X10, Zipline Platform 2 (P2), MQ-9 Reaper, Wing Delivery Aircraft.

### How does EL9 Ultra Short compare to Skydio X10?

EL9 Ultra Short and Skydio X10 (Skydio · 20 deployments) are both aerial robots on the DEPLOY registry. EL9 Ultra Short has 0 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.

### What is EL9 Ultra Short's maturity stage?

EL9 Ultra Short 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 EL9 Ultra Short deployed?

No verified deployments of EL9 Ultra Short 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. https://electra.aero/news/electra-to-usher-in-the-next-era-of-aviation-with-advanced-production-facility-in-springfield-ohio
2. https://electra.aero/

## The verified answers

- [Which robots are deployed in the most cities](/which-robots-are-deployed-in-the-most-cities.md)
- [Which types of robots are deployed the most](/which-types-of-robots-are-deployed-the-most.md)

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