Revolutionary Vertical Lift Technology Project

Editor’s note: This project has concluded. This content is being kept online for historical purposes, but is no longer being updated as of February 16, 2026.
With their unique ability to take off and land from any spot, as well as hover in place, vertical lift vehicles are increasingly being contemplated for use in new ways that go far beyond those considered when thinking of traditional helicopters. NASA’s Revolutionary Vertical Lift Technology (RVLT) project is working with partners in government, industry, and academia to develop critical technologies that enable revolutionary new air travel options, especially those associated with Advanced Air Mobility, such as large cargo-carrying vehicles and passenger-carrying air taxis.