Exclusive Sneak Peek: Jump Aero Unveils Game-Changing eVTOL Ambulance-Beating Design – JA1 Pulse

In an effort to bring first responders to emergency sites more efficiently, California-based company Jump Aero unveiled its eVTOL aircraft known as the “JA1 Pulse.” The unique “tail-sitter” design allows the aircraft to sit on the ground with its nose and eight electric-propellers facing upward. It takes off vertically like a helicopter but transitions into a horizontal orientation once it reaches cruising altitude. This design allows for faster and more efficient forward flight compared to traditional helicopter designs. The single occupant, who serves as both the pilot and first responder, is able to stand when the aircraft is on the ground and lie down when it tips forward. Windows in the nose and belly of the vehicle provide visibility for the occupant.

The eVTOL aircraft features simplified flight controls, eliminating the need for extensive training. Additionally, it is designed to prevent catastrophic failure by not having a single point that could cause malfunction. In the event the aircraft is unable to stay airborne, a ballistic airframe parachute can be deployed.

The JA1 Pulse is projected to have a top speed of 250 knots (463 km/h or 288 mph) and a maximum pilot and equipment weight capacity of 150 kg (331 lb). It is designed to be deployed in under 60 seconds and capable of reaching any location within a 50-km (31-mile) radius in less than eight minutes. The aircraft can also land on slopes of up to 10 degrees and be transported on the back of a flatbed truck without disassembly. Each of its eight motors is powered by a separate 11-kWh battery, all of which can be charged simultaneously through a single port.

While the eVTOL aircraft does not transport patients, its purpose is to supplement traditional ambulances in cases where Advanced Life Support is required. Emergency services operators can dispatch both an ambulance and the Pulse, allowing the Pulse to reach the location faster. The pilot, equipped with onboard lifesaving equipment, can begin providing immediate assistance until the ambulance arrives and takes over.

Falck Ambulance Services, the first commercial client to order the JA1 Pulse, is a renowned international ambulance operator based in Denmark. While no specifics about the order have been shared, the company provides ambulance services in 15 countries.

There is currently no information available about when the JA1 Pulse will be deployed for real-world use. To see the aircraft in action, check out the video below.