1. YOUR AERIAL URBAN MOBILITY ON-DEMAND SERVICE
KairosTIME IS
EVERYTHING
But
of USA’s carbon monoxide
emissions come from cars..
42hrsstuck in traffic every year
for an average American.
$150Blost productivity per year in
USA due to traffic.
75%
Kairos brings a disruptive flight operations system to provide
on-demand aerial mobility solutions that will revolutionize
urban transportation.
OPERATION
VEHICLES
USING AUTOMATIC, ZERO-EMISSION, VTOL
AIR VEHICLES
FAA-PREAPPROVED AIR ROUTES SUPERVISED
REMOTELY BY CERTIFIED PILOTS
ON-DEMAND, POINT-TO-POINT AIR SERVICES
OVER CONGESTED URBAN AREASBUSINESS
We minimize the time and effort you put into commuting,
so you can focus on what matters most to you.
Current urban
transportation is terrible
2. OPERATION
FAA-PREDEFINED AIR
ROUTES SUPERVISED
REMOTELY BY
CERTIFIED PILOTS
Professionally-run
flight operation from:
Multiple redundancy
remote connection
to oversee, command,
and remotely control
vehicle if necessary.
Constant FAA
landline connection
enables immediately
enforceable commands
to any vehicle.
A CENTRALIZED
GROUND-BASED FLIGHT
CONTROL CENTER,
PROVIDING AIR TRAFFIC
CONTROL FOR ALL
KAIROS FLIGHTS
FAA Air Traffic
Controller
Kairos Air Vehicle
Vehicle automation
allows 1 pilot to manage
several vehicles.
Booking and boarding
Book flight via mobile app and walk
to nearest station. Supervisor assists
passenger and informs Mission
Control it is ready for takeoff.
Route Verification and Takeoff
Pilot at Mission Control determines route,
informs FAA Air Traffic Controller and
initiates autopilot and supervises takeoff.
In-Flight
Vehicle flies through pre-approved
air route. Passenger can contact
Mission Control at any time.
Landing and disembarkation
Once on ground, pilot instructs when it
is safe to leave vehicle. Supervisor
inspects vehicle for next flight.
KAIROS
MISSION CONTROL
KAIROS MISSION CONTROL
Certified pilots manage fleet and flight routes,
ensuring safety of passenger, aircraft, and airspace.
SAFE AND CONTROLLED POINT-TO-POINT FLIGHTS
3. VEHICLES
ALL ELECTRIC,
AUTOMATIC,
SINGLE-PASSENGER
VTOL AIR VEHICLE
Improvements in
battery technology.
Advancements in
flight control systems
and automation.
Decline in carbon
fiber prices.
Leverage
recent tech
advancements
35 mile range
60 mph top speed
35 kWh energy consumption
250 lbs. payload: 1 passenger + luggage
750 lbs. gross weight
Footprint: 13x13 ft. Height: 5.5 ft.
8 Electric motors (125 kW max. output)
Main material: Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer
SAFE
Systems design with
multiple redundancy
for fail-safe solution.
AFFORDABLE
Simple design with
low operating and
manufacturing costs.
CLEAN
Powered by
electric engines and
lithium-ion battery.
SMALL
Engineered for short
travel and urban
maneuverability.
Quadcopter design best configuration for short distance flights, stability, and safety.
Propelled by 8 independent lightweight electric motors and high energy-density battery.
RAPID DEPLOYMENT MANUFACTURING MODEL
Kairos operation relies on all electric, automatic, VTOL passenger air vehicles
and plans to leverage established OEMs for production scaling of air vehicles.
4. BUSINESS
ON-DEMAND
POINT-TO-POINT
AIR SERVICES OVER
CONGESTED ROUTES
THREE-STEP MARKET ENTRY & EXPANSION PLAN
76%U.S. commuters drive alone
despite this being the most
expensive commute option.
50%commuters drive between
6 and 20 miles every day.
annual cost of driving alone
to commute between 6 and
20 miles in the U.S.
$356B
Urban
commute
Kairos focuses in biggest
transportation market
BEACHHEAD
MARKET
VISION
LONG-TERM
GROWTH
MARKET
Airport commuters
Provide business professionals with
the fastest, most punctual and
most exclusive trip to the airport.
Urban connection
Gradually expand flight network
by offering on-demand flights
between key urban locations.
Door-to-Door
Ultimately provide on-demand
door-to-door air service in all
metropolitan neighborhoods.
1 2 3
40% 170,388Pax.
/day
$ 552M/year
3 of 8 airport passengers travel for business purposes
take a taxi or ride-share business airport passengers using taxi
or ride-share daily in top 10 U.S. cities
Market for top 5 airport-city routes per top-ten city
(SAM beachhead market)
5. 1-year project funded by NASA to develop
our technology and operation. Collaborating:
• Duke (Missy Cummings: U.S. renowned
unmanned aircraft expert)
• Northwestern (Todd Murphy: Director of
NU Robotics Lab)
MAIN RISKS
KAIROS WORKS
HAND-IN-HAND WITH
FAA FROM CONCEPT
DESIGN TO LAUNCH
REGULATORY
APPROVAL
is our top priority
Presented concept to FAA
Administrator, Michael
Huerta
20 April 2016
Met with management
team of Los Angeles FAA
Aircraft Certification Office
2 August 2016
Our Concept of Operations is the winning model
and has been validated by the FAA
Clear go-to-market strategy with incremental
use-cases generating attractive ROI
Rapid Deployment Manufacturing Model
leveraging established OEMs for production scaling
ATC is moving away from “controlling”
towards “managing” airspace
FAA is confident in automatic flight with
pilot oversight, rather than autonomous
operations
Kairos Mission Control is the only
realistic concept in the eyes if the FAA
Kairos is in a strong position by
beginning with Operational Risk
Assessment
Letter of
support and
meeting
minutes signed
by FAA
Extensive support from
Boeing VTOL Engineering
and Regulatory team
FAA support to Kairos Key takeawaysREGULATORY
TECHNICAL
BUSINESS
6. TEAM
& NEXT STEPS
ADVISORY BOARD
Eduardo Uriarte
CEO and Founder
MBA Kellogg
School of Mgmt.
Bruno Esposito
Deputy CEO
Aerospace Executive
UAS Expert
Samuel Kim
Industrial Design
M.Sc Mech. Design
Northwestern Univ.
Angel Montalvo
COO
MBA Kellogg
School of Mgmt.
Sofya Akhmametyeva
Artificial Intelligence
M.Sc in Robotics
Northwestern Univ.
DEVELOPMENT PLAN
DESIGN BUILD TEST LAUNCH
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2023
Paul Pebbles
CTO GM
Urban Mobility
Duncan Koerbel
Former VP
Bombardier and
Lockheed Martin
Barney Pell
A.I. Specialist
NASA Ames
Capt. Michael Flint
Former Air
Force One pilot
Paul McDuffee
VP Commercial
Business Dev.
Mark-Hans Richer
Former CMO
Harley-Davidson
2022
Aircraft model
designation
Functional
Hazard Analysis
Partnership
development
Build first
prototype
Develop Certific.
Program Plan
Validate market
opportunity
Aircraft and
operation testing
FAA review flight
data feedback
Market selection and
location approval
Develop production facility
and flight refinement
FAA flight and route tests
Build stations and Mission
Control for 1st market
Apply Type
Certification
Receive Experim.
Type Certification
TIA issued Launch 2014
$1.7M $38.6M $76.8M $65.4M
+4 part-time and interns Note: Bruno Esposito agreement to be finalized