VertSolve builds hybrid-electric Group 3 unmanned aircraft to carry heavy payloads over long distances.

125 lb up to 150 miles

Modeled for the VertSolve 125, in development

VertSolve heavy-lift quadcopter in generator-powered flight at the DARPA Lift Challenge
Generator-powered flight, DARPA Lift Challenge, 4 Aug 2026

The gap below helicopters

VertSolve is building low-cost aircraft to fill the gap below helicopters.

Prototype flown

VertSolve Generator

Low-cost two-stroke generators for Group 2 and Group 3 unmanned aircraft.

3 to 15 kW

Family output, planned

In development

VertSolve 125

A hybrid-electric aircraft that takes off and lands vertically and cruises on its wing.

125 lb up to 150 miles

Modeled

Planned

VertSolve 500

A long-range Group 3 aircraft with vertical takeoff and landing.

500 lb

Payload, planned

Our hybrid-electric aircraft flew at the 2026 DARPA Lift Challenge.

Nominated by DARPA for Most Revolutionary Powertrain Design.