Company:Doroni Aerospace
| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | |
| Founded | January 1, 2017 |
| Founder | Doron Merdinger |
| Headquarters | Pompano Beach, Florida , |
Area served | United States |
| Products | Doroni H1 eVTOL |
| Website | doroni.io |
Doroni Aerospace is a Pompano Beach, Florida-based company specializing in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) technology, founded in 2017 by Doron Merdinger.[1][2][3] It received FAA Special Airworthiness Certification for its H1 prototype on December 1, 2023.[citation needed]
History
The company was founded by Doron Merdinger, who studied microelectronics and computer science before earning a BBA at USIU and an MBA at NYU Stern. Development began in 2017 with the “Y” prototype, followed by the “X” in March 2018 and the finalized H1 in 2021. Construction of the H1 prototype completed in January 2023, leading to FAA-approved test flights later that year.[4]
It raised over US$4.9 million via equity crowdfunding on StartEngine.[5] In April 2025, Doroni secured a US$30 million investment from Innovation Wings Industries to accelerate H1-X development. In February 2025, the company entered agreements worth up to US$180 million with Saudi Arabian partners for manufacturing and export.[6] It also entered other strategic partnerships in early 2025.{{citation needed|date=June 2025}
Products and services
The H1-X is a two-seat eVTOL capable of 120 mph, a 25-minute recharge on a standard EV charger, joystick controls, autonomous navigation, anti-collision sensors, and a full-vehicle ballistic parachute. It requires only a driver’s license plus 20 hours of company training.[citation needed]
Commercial strategy
Future developments
Pursuing FAA Light Sport Aircraft certification for commercial availability. Production and delivery target end of 2026, with planned manufacturing in Saudi Arabia via Innovation Wings Industries.[7]
References
- ↑ "Miami-based Doroni Aerospace is developing an eVTOL flying car". Florida Trend. March 1, 2025. https://www.floridatrend.com/article/35173/miami-based-doroni-aerospace-is-developing-an-evtol-flying-car/.
- ↑ "The future takes flight: Doroni Aerospace pioneers personal aviation". CBT News. March 2025. https://www.cbtnews.com/the-future-takes-flight-doroni-aerospace-pioneers-the-future-of-personal-aviation-tim-jackson-doron-merdinger/.
- ↑ "How Saudi Arabia Is Building a Global Aerospace Manufacturing and Services Hub". AeroTime. 2025. https://aerotime.aero/articles/how-saudi-arabia-is-building-a-global-aerospace-manufacturing-and-services-hub.
- ↑ "Doroni Aerospace flying car pact with Saudi Arabia". South Florida Business Journal. February 27, 2025. https://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/news/2025/02/27/doroni-aerospace-flying-car-saudi-arabia.html.
- ↑ Martin, Chuck (2025-02-25). "Flying vehicle company gets $30M funding". IoT World Today. https://www.iotworldtoday.com/flying-vehicles/flying-vehicle-company-gets-30m-funding.
- ↑ "Electric aircraft developer Doroni signs agreements worth up to US$180 million". Flying Magazine. March 2025. https://www.flyingmag.com/electric-aircraft-developer-doroni-signs-agreements-worth-up-to-180m/.
- ↑ "Doroni H1-X eVTOL first flight plans". eVTOL News. 2024. https://evtol.news/doroni-h1-x-evtol-first-flight-plans.
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