SkyDrive partners with Stirling Dynamics to design and manufacture the pilot control stick for the SKYDRIVE SD-05 production aircraft.
June 23 2025
At the 2025 International Paris Air Show, SkyDrive Inc., a leading Japanese eVTOL aircraft manufacturer, announced a strategic partnership with Stirling Dynamics Ltd., part of the global engineering group Expleo, to develop the pilot control stick for the SKYDRIVE SD-05, its first production model.
This collaboration represents a key milestone in the evolution of the SD-05 and reinforces SkyDrive’s commitment to developing advanced, safe, and highly reliable electric aircraft.
👨✈️ UK-based Stirling Dynamics has over 35 years of experience creating mission-critical systems for the aerospace industry. Its leadership in active control inceptor design, as well as ergonomics and high-fidelity haptic feedback, positions it as an ideal partner for SkyDrive.
🔧 Alliance Objectives:
✔️ Design and manufacture an advanced control stick for pilots
✔️ Ensure superior performance and an intuitive flight experience
✔️ Integrate safety, agility, and user-centered design standards
✔️ Advance the certification and manufacturing of key components of the SD-05 eVTOL
Source and Credits to SkyDrive
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