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Picture of the Day: Flying with Four Electric Engines

By General Aviation News Staff · October 7, 2026 · 1 Comment

Sparky Barnes submitted this photo and note: “Brett Rayburn straps into his YIVTOL for a flight at McMinn County Airport (KMMI) in Athens, Tennessee. The YIVTOL meets FAA Part 103.”

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  1. jimh in ca says

    October 7, 2026 at 3:51 pm

    Note that are 8 motors and props..!!
    I hope that it can stay in the air on 7, of one quits.?…no gliding to a landing.
    also, I hope that it’s programmed to auto land when the battery charge is low.?

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