From our conventional understanding, piloting a helicopter is often likened to flying an airplane, and it’s widely acknowledged that it’s no easy task. However, Los Angeles-based Skyryse has introduced Skyryse One, the world’s first production helicopter operated with just a single control stick and two touch screens.

This innovative setup and cockpit design are made possible through Skyryse’s proprietary operating system, SkyOS. By replacing outdated mechanical components with smart actuators, SkyOS significantly reduces the number of parts and potential points of failure, ensuring a safer and more reliable flying experience. Complex switches and gauges are replaced by two user-friendly touch screens, allowing for seamless interaction — from engine startup with a simple swipe to precise manoeuvring during flight, even with just one hand.

Skyryse One further simplifies operations with intuitive swipe commands for pick-up and set-down, enhancing efficiency and convenience. In the event of a power failure, SkyOS automatically initiates autorotation, controlling the glide, flare, and set-down, with the pilot remaining in control. Coupled with triply-redundant and dissimilar systems, utmost safety for every journey is assured.

The Skyryse One First Edition aircraft will be priced starting at $1,800,000 for standard specifications, and reservations are currently being accepted on the website with a deposit of $2,500.