ARC Q-Starling

A luxury personal air vehicle (PAV) vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) for two passengers. Manufactured from carbon fibre, the vehicle is powered by a hybrid-electric turbo-generator.

Lift type: Fixed wing
Construction type: Factory-built
Control type: Piloted
Engine type: Turboshaft, Hybrid
Application: Urban air mobility
News source: airframer

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Kevalya Sheth
AIRCRAFT DESIGN ENGINEER

Kevalya is an innovative aerospace engineer passionate about unmanned aerial systems, and sustainable civil aviation. He holds a Master’s in Aerospace Vehicle Design from Cranfield University and a Bachelor’s in Aerospace Engineering from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, where he gained experience in UAV design and aerodynamic analysis. Kevalya has over two years of experience at NewSpace Research and Technologies (Bengaluru, India), contributing to UAV design, testing, and AI integration for swarm drone operations. He played a key role in the first tandem wing UAV in India. With experience in aircraft design, structural analysis, aerodynamics, and flight testing, Kevalya brings valuable skills in cutting-edge aerospace projects involving unmanned systems and sustainable aviation.