LEO Flight Unveils the Electric Solo JetBike — A Propeller-Free Personal Air Vehicle for Unlicensed Pilots

An Electric Solo JetBike With Enclosed Jet Propulsion Instead of Propellers

LEO Flight has introduced the electric Solo JetBike, a compact one-person aircraft concept that hovers using electric jets instead of propellers. Designed as a low-altitude personal air vehicle that requires no pilot’s license, the electric solo jetbike proposes a radically different approach to ultralight aviation.

Following the still-concept LEO Coupe, the JetBike uses the company’s proprietary electric-jet propulsion system, which distributes thrust through multiple small, enclosed jet units integrated directly into the frame. By eliminating exposed propellers entirely, LEO Flight aims to improve safety, reduce noise, and reimagine how personal aircraft can be designed for daily use.

The electric Solo JetBike measures 6.5 ft by 6.5 ft, compact enough to fit inside a standard garage. Owners can plug the aircraft into a household charging port, similar to at-home EV charging.

Design-wise, the JetBike features a protective roll-hoop structure surrounding the pilot. This ring serves as both a safety cage—helping shield riders in rollovers—and a mounting frame for the distributed jet units.

No Pilot License Required Under FAA Part 103 Ultralight Rules

To ensure the electric solo jetbike can be flown without a traditional pilot’s license, LEO Flight designed the aircraft to operate under FAA Part 103, the U.S. regulatory framework for ultralight vehicles. This classification defines strict limits for weight, altitude, and speed—constraints the JetBike adheres to.

Key performance parameters include:

• Speed limit: 60 mph (96.5 km/h)

• Altitude limit: 15 ft above ground level

• Flight time: 10–15 minutes per charge

• Noise level: ~80 dB during operation

The electric Solo JetBike is powered by solid-state batteries, which supply energy to the electric jets. Once depleted, the batteries must be recharged before flight can continue. Noise output sits around 80 decibels, roughly comparable to a garbage disposal or a busy street—noticeably quieter than many propeller-driven ultralights.

The aircraft uses a distributed thrust system: if one jet fails, the others continue generating lift, contributing to safety redundancies not possible with a single-propeller setup.

LEO Flight has already completed early prototype testing and opened pre-reservations, though no public release date has been announced.

Written by Otávio Santiago, a designer dedicated to translating ideas into visual rhythm. His work spans motion, 3D, and graphic design — connecting creativity, technology, and human emotion.