History:

The Vertiia is described as the world’s most efficient and long-range vertical take-off and landing aircraft. The company, AMSL Aero Pty Ltd, was formed in 2017 and the aircraft is said to be inspired by Lawrence Hargrave.

The aircraft in early development was known as the Verti-plane but the name was changed to Vertiia. The prototype was constructed as an electric-powered aircraft that could carry six passengers and could be flown autonomously. When using electric power it has a cruising speed of 300 km/h (155 miles). The machine is powered by eight electric motors.

The manufacturer, based in Sydney, NSW, announced at some stage in the future hydrogen could be used and this could extend the range to 1,000 km (621 miles). In July 2020 the company moved from Bankstown to Narromine aerodrome, the Narromine Industrial Park. Early testing took place there, the manufacturer receiving a grant from the NSW Regional Investment Attraction Program.

In November 2000 20% (1⁄5 th scale) and full-scale models were constructed. At that time New Atlas was involved in the completion of a full-scale airframe and tilt propeller systems. Also the Australian Emergency Medical Service announced a partnership with AMSL and hoped to have the Vertiia certified and flying medical missions by 2023. The prototype V1000 was registered as VH-VEI (c/n 001) and was first registered on 15 November 2022. The prototype was placed on display at the Australian International Airshow at Avalon, VIC, in March 2023.