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AltoVolo Releases Sigma Footage & Sets Date For Demonstrator

AltoVolo has released prototype flight footage and says it has completed a preliminary design review, with a full-scale demonstrator due by end-2026.

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1 week ago

May 4, 2026

Nour Nasir

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AltoVolo released flight footage of its Sigma prototype aircraft today and said it has completed preliminary design work, with a full-scale demonstrator targeted for completion by the end of 2026.

The two-seat hybrid-electric aircraft uses a tilting open-rotor propulsion system. AltoVolo calls the configuration HyperTOL — short for Hybrid Performance Takeoff and Landing.

The company said the preliminary design review is now complete, production aircraft details have been locked, and work has moved into detailed engineering and certification. The full-scale demonstrator is intended to support a manufacturing readiness review, though AltoVolo has not disclosed a build location or capital requirement for that phase.

AltoVolo also revealed that it has appointed a Head of Certification, and said the company has recruited aerospace personnel with experience on complex aircraft programs. AltoVolo says it is targeting full type certification and is engaging with certification requirements as the design moves into detailed engineering.

The Sigma’s open-rotor design has replaced an earlier electric ducted fan configuration following a study of performance, certification, and commercialization factors. The change is said to double hover time. Performance figures cited include a 165 mph cruise speed, 220 mph top speed, 500-mile hybrid range, 250-mile electric-only range, 45-minute hover endurance, 270 kg payload, and a maximum takeoff weight of 980 kg. Estimated takeoff noise runs between 65 and 70 dB(A) at 100 meters.

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AltoVolo noted that Sport Pilot certificate holders should be able to operate the Sigma with 25 hours of training, largely limited to fair-weather and daylight conditions. According to the company, license restriction has partly driven the two-seat rather than three-seat configuration.

The company’s funding round remains open; terms and investor details were not disclosed. AltoVolo said it plans to announce exhibition appearances in the coming weeks but gave no dates or locations.

Founder Will Wood previously led design at an unnamed US eVTOL startup in 2024. The company also cites earlier work supporting Aston Martin, Ferrari, and autonomous vehicle firm Wayve.

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DJI Teases Dual-Camera Osmo Pocket 4P For 2026 Launch

Though most technical claims for the new gimbal come from industry leaks rather than DJI’s own announcement.

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2 days ago

May 11, 2026

Nour Nasir

dji teases dual-camera osmo pocket 4p for 2026 launch

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DJI has teased a dual-camera version of its Osmo Pocket gimbal, confirming that the Osmo Pocket 4P will launch in 2026. The teaser image is the company’s first preview of the device, following months of speculation about a more advanced model in its pocket camera range.

The image shows a slightly larger device than the existing Osmo Pocket 4, with two camera modules mounted above a compact three-axis gimbal. Reports suggest one camera may use a 1-inch sensor paired with a wide-angle lens, while the second may carry a 3x zoom lens — though DJI has not officially confirmed any of these details.

According to leaks circulating ahead of the launch, the Osmo Pocket 4P could support 4K video at up to 240 frames per second, offer 14 stops of dynamic range and include 10-bit D-Log color support. Those features are commonly used by filmmakers who require greater flexibility during color grading and post-production. Reports also point to Hasselblad color tuning, continuing a partnership that has already appeared in some of DJI’s drone cameras, along with up to 128GB of built-in storage that would reduce reliance on external memory cards during longer shoots.

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The device is expected to retain features from the existing Osmo Pocket 4, including a three-axis mechanical gimbal, updated ActiveTrack subject tracking and a flip-out touchscreen display. The Osmo Pocket line is aimed at content creators, vloggers, and independent filmmakers seeking compact equipment that can produce usable footage without a larger camera system.

DJI has not provided pricing or a specific launch date beyond the 2026 window. Industry observers expect the Osmo Pocket 4P to cost more than the standard Pocket 4 because of the dual-camera setup and expanded recording capabilities, though no figures have been disclosed. So far, most of the technical detail circulating around the product remains tied to leaks rather than official confirmation.