Robot model

Butterfly

All-electric tilt-rotor eVTOL with four large tilting propellers using patented Optimum Speed Tiltrotor (OSTR) technology.

Manufacturer: Overair
Form factor: aerial
Maturity: prototype
Lifecycle: active

The verified answer

As of Aug 2026, DEPLOY verifies Butterfly, a aerial by Overair (prototype). 1 source back the record.

Overview

All-electric tilt-rotor eVTOL with four large tilting propellers using patented Optimum Speed Tiltrotor (OSTR) technology. Designed for urban air mobility with low noise signature. Cruise speed up to 240 km/h with range exceeding 100 km. Payload capacity approximately 1,100 lb (499 kg).

Verified vs. claimed

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

Key facts

Configuration

Tilt-rotor with 4 large tilting propellers

Payload

~1,100 lb (499 kg)

Cruise

240 km/h, 100+ km range

Specs

Range

100+ km

Payload

1,100 lb (499 kg)

Capacity

1 pilot + 4 passengers

Propulsion

All-electric, battery packs

Technology

Optimum Speed Tiltrotor (OSTR)

Cruise Speed

240 km/h

Configuration

4 tilt-rotors, 4 electric motors

Data & sources

Web sources

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Pricing

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

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Butterfly on the deployment map

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Recent activity

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Record createdAug 17, 2026
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Safety record

No incidents on record for Butterfly.

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Sources (1)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overair

Common questions

What is Butterfly?

How much does Butterfly cost?

Butterfly's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for Butterfly from Overair. 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 Butterfly actually deployed in the real world?

Butterfly 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 Butterfly?

Butterfly is made by Overair, based in Santa Ana, California, USA.

Can you buy Butterfly?

Butterfly is at prototype stage and is not yet available for sale.

What are alternatives to Butterfly?

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

How does Butterfly compare to Skydio X10?

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

What is Butterfly's maturity stage?

Butterfly 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 Butterfly deployed?

No verified deployments of Butterfly 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 Butterfly safe?

Butterfly 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 · 1 source (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

1: knowledge-base; Knowledge base

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