Community Initiative · e-VTOL & Aerial Mobility
VTOL Drone Bangladesh Community
The VTOL Drone Bangladesh Community is a collaboration-focused platform dedicated to electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (e-VTOL) drones. Our goal is to design and build drones that can transport goods—and in the future, passengers—across cities, villages and hard-to-reach areas.
Powered by the wider DhumketuX ecosystem, we bring together engineers, students, makers and innovators who believe that Bangladesh can become a leader in e-VTOL and future air mobility.
About VTOL Drone Bangladesh Community
The VTOL Drone Bangladesh Community is a hub for people passionate about electric VTOL, drone engineering and future air mobility. We connect enthusiasts, engineers and innovators who want to work on long-term, serious projects instead of one-time demos.
Our focus is not just on flying for fun. We explore how e-VTOL drones can solve real problems in logistics, emergency response, medical supply delivery and, in future, personal mobility—all designed and built from Bangladesh.
Why e-VTOL for Bangladesh?
- Bypass traffic & terrain – Fly over congestion, floods and broken roads.
- Serve rural & remote areas – Deliver critical supplies where vehicles cannot easily go.
- Reduce emissions – Electric VTOL platforms support cleaner, quieter transport.
- Build high-value skills – Aerodynamics, propulsion, structures, batteries, avionics and autonomy.
SkyBlade Xero – Bangladesh’s First Manned VTOL Drone Project
SkyBlade Xero is a pioneering initiative to build Bangladesh’s first manned VTOL drone. It is designed as a single-seater, open-source, crowd-funded e-VTOL platform that demonstrates safe and practical personal aerial mobility.
Inspired by global projects like the Jetson electric “flying car”, SkyBlade Xero follows a clear, staged roadmap:
- Step Zero: Design and build a demonstrator manned lifting drone.
- Step One: Develop a fully functional prototype with a refined, elegant design and safety-first engineering.
SkyBlade Xero – Key Characteristics
- Crew: Single-seater
- Length: ~3.5 m
- Empty Weight: 120+ kg
- Gross Weight: ~200 kg
- Max Speed (Target): ~80 km/h
- Cruise Speed (Target): ~60 km/h
Project Goals & Future Prospects
- Prototype Completion: Build a safe, efficient and maintainable single-seater VTOL prototype.
- Community Collaboration: Work closely with universities, research clubs and enthusiasts.
- Open-Source Contribution: Share non-sensitive design insights, data and algorithms.
- Crowdfunding & Outreach: Engage the public through transparent updates and events.
- Next Steps: Use SkyBlade Xero learnings to scale up to multi-passenger concepts such as SkyBlade X4.
Key Collaborators & Ecosystem Partners
The VTOL Drone Bangladesh Community is supported by an ecosystem of organizations working on aerospace, robotics and future transport.
- VTOL Drone Community Bangladesh
- Bangladesh Aerospace Exploration & Research Center (BAXRC)
- Metropolitan University Geography and Astronomical Society
- Andromeda Space & Robotics Research Organizations (CUET)
- AirTaxi Bangladesh
Who Can Join?
- Students in EEE, ME, AE, CSE, robotics and related fields.
- Engineers working in drones, robotics, batteries, structures or avionics.
- Researchers exploring air mobility, control systems and safety.
- Makers and hobbyists serious about long-term VTOL projects.
Your Journey Inside the Community
- Join Online: Enter the Facebook community and LinkedIn group.
- Learn & Discuss: Follow posts, join technical discussions and share ideas.
- Contribute: Help with designs, simulations, documentation or outreach.
- Build Together: Participate in structured VTOL tasks and prototype-related work where safety and resources allow.
Stay Connected with VTOL Drone Bangladesh Community
Follow our social channels for official updates, technical content and collaboration opportunities.
Facebook Page
Like and follow the official VTOL Drone Bangladesh page for announcements and media.
Discussion Group
Join the community to ask questions, share designs and collaborate on VTOL ideas.
LinkedIn Group
Connect with professionals, researchers and industry stakeholders working on VTOL and advanced mobility.
Help Shape the Future of Aerial Mobility in Bangladesh
If you believe that safe, electric VTOL “flying vehicles” can be part of Bangladesh’s transport future, this is your community. Learn, build, collaborate and grow with people who are serious about long-term e-VTOL and urban air mobility.