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Joby Aviation

Joby Aviation S4 eVTOL

[UAV]· 2025
75.3

ROBOSCORE™ METHODOLOGY — 9 DIMENSIONS

Performance22%
Reliability20%
Ease of Use15%
Intelligence15%
Vendor Reliability10%
Value9%
Ecosystem7%
Safety5%
Design4%

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Joby AviationJoby Aviation S4 eVTOL

BEST FOR

Aerial inspection and surveying

AVOID IF

Budget is primary constraint and manual alternatives exist

PAYBACK

TBD

COMPLEXITY

TBD

Electric vertical takeoff and landing air taxi. 5 passengers, 150+ mph, 100+ mile range. FAA certification expected 2025. Toyota-backed. First commercial urban air mobility vehicle.

Performance
8825%
Reliability
7220%
Ease of Use
7015%
Intelligence
8215%
Value
6010%
Ecosystem
558%
Safety
785%
Design
882%

Other

Noise Dba45
Speed Mph200
Passengers5
Propellers6
Range Miles100
CertificationFAA Type Certificate pending

Purchase Costs

MSRP

CURRENT

RFQ

Operating Costs (Annual)

MAINTENANCE LOW

MAINTENANCE HIGH

2
$25/hr
1
$50,000

Monthly savings

$8,333

Payback period

6mo

3-year net ROI

500%

5-year savings

$450,000

IntervalTaskEst. Cost
DailyVisual inspection & debris removal
WeeklySensor calibration check & log review
MonthlyLubrication, belt/chain tension check$50–150
6-MonthFull mechanical inspection & software update$500–2,000
AnnualComprehensive overhaul & recalibration$2,000–10,000

Service Details

Warranty:Contact Vendor
Support:Contact Vendor
Response:Contact Vendor
Spare Parts:Contact Vendor

Operator Training

Contact Vendor

Typical Training Plan

SAFETY & BASICS

2–4 hours

OPERATIONS

4–16 hours

TROUBLESHOOTING

2–8 hours

MAINTENANCE

4–16 hours

Before purchasing the Joby Aviation S4 eVTOL, ask the vendor these critical questions:

  1. 01What is the total cost of ownership over 5 years?
  2. 02What does the warranty cover, and what's excluded?
  3. 03What is your average response time for critical issues?
  4. 04Can you provide references from similar deployments?
  5. 05Is a pilot program available before full commitment?

... and 15 more critical questions

75.3/ 100
Performance
8825%
Reliability
7220%
Ease of Use
7015%
Intelligence
8215%
Value
6010%
Ecosystem
558%
Safety
785%
Design
882%

Purchase Price

RFQ

Est. Annual Maintenance

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5-Year Total

Cost per Shift

Cost per Hour

Based on industry averages. Actual costs vary.

Joby Aviation

Founded

EST. 2009(17 years)

Funding

NOT DISCLOSED

Employees

NOT DISCLOSED

HQ

US

Vendor Health Score

NOT RATED

No certifications listed

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