2025 | Professional

MUSE Design Awards Gold Winner

MOSTAVIO MX1

Entrant Company

MOSTAVIO Inc

Category

Transportation Design - Flying Cars / Personal Aerial Vehicles (PAVs)

Client's Name

Country / Region

Canada

MOSTAVIO MX1 eVTOL combines sharp, exotic styling with advanced autonomous technologies in a single-passenger design. MX1 reimagines the flying experience—offering more than just a novel way to travel, but a chance to fully immerse yourself in the journey.

With its shark-inspired silhouette and bold design language, MX1 makes a strong impression. The quadcopter’s co-axial rotor configuration evokes a creature in flight, while the single-passenger cockpit channels sports-car allure through a VR component that puts the world at your fingertips.

MX1 was designed from the ground up to simplify flying for everyday users. Instead of wrestling with controls, the occupant provides high-level commands via a VR interface, letting onboard autonomous systems handle the technical demands of flight. This careful planning and execution ensure every function from takeoff to landing flows seamlessly.

At the core of MOSTAVIO is a highly autonomous flight system. The user’s VR headset delivers real-time data and an immersive experience, while intelligent software continuously monitors flight parameters for safety. The co-axial rotor layout adds redundancy in each arm, and the streamlined, exterior reduces drag.

High-strength, lightweight composite materials keep MX1 durable yet nimble, while its all-electric propulsion enables zero emissions operation. The cohesive body panel design melds arms and landing gear into a single, sculpted form, reducing mechanical complexity and enhancing aerodynamics. Even the large front window panel offering an unobstructed view reflects the care devoted to the passenger’s experience.

From its aggressive nose to its signature taillight, MX1 embodies a new aesthetic in eVTOL design which is lean, purposeful, and undeniably cool. VR-driven autonomous interior make each journey unforgettable. It doesn’t just capture attention; it leaves a lasting impression of what personal air travel can and should feel like.

By uniting visionary design, strong autonomy, and a commitment to seamless functionality, MX1 sets a high bar for personal aircraft. It’s more than a ride; it’s an experience that awakens the thrill of flight and redefines what we expect from the skies above.

Credits

Transportation Designer
Sarthak Bhatnagar
CTO/COO
Younes Sadat-Nejad
CEO
Nima Pourmostaghimi
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