# Velis Electro: Pipistrel drone

Canonical ID: `5996920b-cd06-4b73-bf7e-d7387f0eeccf`

- **Slug:** pipistrel-velis-electro
- **Form factor:** aerial ([Drones](/drones))
- **Maturity stage:** commercial
- **Lifecycle:** active
- **Deployments registered:** 1

## Specs

- **Noise:** 60 dBA
- **Capacity:** 2 seats
- **Emissions:** Zero
- **Operations:** Day VFR pilot training, 30+ countries
- **Propulsion:** All-electric
- **Certification:** EASA type certificate (world's first for electric aircraft)

## Deployments

- [pipistrel-velis-electro-dayton-ohio-usa](/deployments/pipistrel-velis-electro-dayton-ohio-usa.md) at Dayton, Ohio, USA (id: `77f646e4-fbdd-40fb-bac6-53f66b1d05f3`)

## 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 Velis Electro?

World's first EASA type-certified electric aircraft. Two-seat trainer producing zero emissions with 60 dBA noise levels. Approved for Day VFR pilot training in 30+ countries. The benchmark for certified electric aviation.

### How much does Velis Electro cost?

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

Yes. Velis Electro is independently verified in real-world operation on the DEPLOY registry, confirmed at named deployment sites with primary sources: not a concept, render, or demo-only.

### Who makes Velis Electro?

Velis Electro is made by Pipistrel, based in Ajdovščina, Slovenia, founded in 1989.

### Where is Velis Electro deployed?

1 verified deployment of Velis Electro is on the DEPLOY registry, including at Dayton, Ohio, USA.

### Can you buy Velis Electro?

Velis Electro is in commercial deployment and is sold to operators; contact the manufacturer to buy, and see the pricing section for any recorded price.

### What are alternatives to Velis Electro?

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

### How does Velis Electro compare to Skydio X10?

Velis Electro and Skydio X10 (Skydio · 20 deployments) are both aerial robots on the DEPLOY registry. Velis Electro has 1 verified deployment on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.

### What is Velis Electro's maturity stage?

Velis Electro is at the commercial stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Commercial stage means production-grade deployments are operating at named customer sites.


## Sources (2)

1. https://www.pipistrel-aircraft.com/products/velis-electro/
2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pipistrel_Velis_Electro

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