Doroni Aerospace is a private aerospace company based in Dania Beach, Florida, focused on developing electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for personal and institutional use. The company was founded in 2017 by Doron Merdinger, who has a background in product design and advanced manufacturing.
Doroni Aerospace designs compact, electric-powered aircraft intended for short-range transportation in urban and suburban environments. Its goal is to make personal air mobility practical by enabling vertical takeoff and landing from residential or commercial locations.
In December 2023, Doroni received a Special Airworthiness Certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), allowing it to conduct manned flight testing in U.S. airspace. The company is now pursuing FAA Part 23 certification to move toward commercial production.
Doroni Aerospace operates out of its facility in Pompano Beach, handling engineering, testing, and production in-house. As of mid-2025, the company has over 500 pre-orders and is preparing for its first commercial deliveries. It has also partnered with agencies like Space Florida and engages in public-sector collaboration to support regulatory and operational growth.
Doroni is recognized as one of the first U.S. companies to conduct manned test flights of a personal eVTOL aircraft, positioning it as a key player in the emerging urban air mobility industry.
