The unmanned eVTOL vehicle MiYa, developed by the Czech Aerospace Research Centre (VZLU), has been honored with the Visionary of the Year 2024 award. This recognition celebrates CzechThe project was awarded in the field of logistics. companies, entrepreneurs, and organisations driving innovative projects with the potential to shape the future. The project was awarded in the area of logistics.
MiYa introduces a unique concept of a hybrid aircraft designed for vertical take-off and landing. This robotic machine operates without a pilot, capable of vertical take-off and landing like a helicopter, while also flying quickly and efficiently like a traditional aircraft. It uses a flip-wing system, enabling it to take off vertically and then transition to horizontal flight after folding its wings.
MiYa represents the future of aviation—offering a fast, quiet, and environmentally friendly mode of transport. This unmanned aerial vehicle aims to serve both the civilian sector, functioning as an air taxi or cargo transport, and the military sector for transporting soldiers and materials.
“We deeply appreciate this award, which is a testament to the intense effort of our entire team. Our goal is to create a transport solution that will reshape the future, providing a fast, safe, and efficient alternative to ground transportation, which is already facing limitations due to traffic jams and delays,” stated project manager Petr Raška.
“I would like to express my gratitude and congratulations to the entire team led by Petr Raška. This award confirms that realizing bold visions and dreams is worthwhile. What seems like science fiction today may become a reality tomorrow,” added Josef Kašpar, CEO of VZLU.
The MiYa team is currently testing a demonstration model at a scale of 1:4. Test flights are being conducted at airports in Mnichovo Hradiště and Vodochody. The machine is designed to have a wingspan of 15 meters, a cruising speed of 300 kilometres per hour, and a load capacity of 400 kilograms.
