With a very limited SBIR involvement, in cooperation with Bede Aircraft Corporation, AirBuoyant is reported as managing the manufacture of the newly-designed BD-28: the all new-electric VertiPod, To be released as an all-electric, heavy-lift, human-carry-capable Hexacopter, the VertiPod. With its all-aluminum frame and aluminum-honeycomb cockpit, the very lightweight BD-28 LSA aircraft is designed to be a cost-effective performer for the Light Sport market.