Pivotal has announced a proof-of-concept project with Hyde County and Code Blue Resources to establish a scalable emergency medical response model using eVTOLs. “Flight-trained paramedics serve as volunteer pilots, deploying Pivotal eVTOL aircraft to provide rapid, advanced medical care directly at high-acuity emergency scenes when conditions are appropriate,” said the company in a press release.
Hyde County Emergency Services (HCES) will use the ultralight vehicles, with Pivotal serving as an integral partner providing and comprehensive flight training and operational integration support. Code Blue Resources will lead the medical component of the initiative, which is focused on significantly accelerating emergency response and on-scene time to treatment for critical care calls.
“Creating this program with Hyde County and Code Blue Resources marks a definitive milestone for advanced air mobility. For the first time, eVTOL technology is being deployed to support active public safety operations,” said Ken Karklin, CEO, Pivotal. “The initial phase is designed to build the framework for sustained Airmobile Emergency Services response, and we expect it could deliver measurable life-saving benefits from the start.”
Pivotal’s eVTOL technology ability to deploy rapidly, without runways or specialized infrastructure, opens entirely new possibilities for situational awareness, operational reach, and scalable response” said Chief Brook Cox, director of Emergency Medical Services, Hyde County, N.C. “For EMS in rural regions like the Outer Coastal Plain, this is not just a tool—it’s a cost-efficient platform that fundamentally expands how we approach emergency management. By integrating EMS, Law Enforcement, Search & Rescue, and Emergency Management functions into a single aviation response platform, this project demonstrates a multi-disciplinary approach that improves speed, safety, operational coordination, and improved outcomes while minimizing cost and logistical complexity.”
In addition to EMS response, Hyde County intends to deploy Pivotal eVTOLs to support law enforcement, fire and emergency management operations. A definitive example would be incident damage assessments following natural disasters or mass casualty incidents.
Pivotal FAA Part 103–compliant ultralight eVTOL vehicles do not require a traditional pilot licence; Operators must complete Pivotal’s in-house pilot certification and training program. This pilot project will evaluate the operational requirements for deploying Pivotal eVTOL aircraft as an EMS dispatch vehicle under a Public Aircraft Operation (POA). No persons or property will be carried for compensation or hire. The vehicle will not be used to transport patients, cargo, or delivery equipment.
For more information
https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/03/06/3251140/0/en/Pivotal-Launches-eVTOL-Emergency-Response-Operations-with-Hyde-County-North-Carolina-and-Code-Blue-Resources.html
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