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AirScooter is a futuristic single-passenger, easy-to-fly hybrid-electric VTOL multicopter prototype aircraft. The cockpit has a slightly elongated vertical egg-shaped appearance with long, high windows at the front of the aircraft. While the concept design aircraft shows windows on both sides of the aircraft, the prototype type images show no windows on either side of the aircraft and only a windshield. The pilot has two control levers to use to fly the plane. The pilot seat has a seat belt to protect the pilot.

The aircraft's cruising speed is 80 km/h (50 mph), its maximum speed is 100 km/h (62 mph), and the flight duration is more than two hours. The maximum altitude of the multicopter is 2,987 m (9,800 ft). The AirScooter concept design had a total of 12 propellers. However, the prototype has 14 propellers. The prototype has eight booms, the same number as the concept design aircraft. The prototype has two propellers on each of the four booms, with a propeller at the end of each boom and a propeller in the middle of each boom. These eight propellers are located under the boom. Additionally, two of these four booms have a vertical propeller for yaw control on the rear two booms of the aircraft. In the other four booms, there are four propellers at the end of each boom and they are located on top of these four booms.

The aircraft has an empty weight of 112 kg (247 lb), maximum payload capacity is 120 kg (264 lb) and maximum takeoff weight is over 232 kg (511 lb). The fuel tank holds 18.9 L (5 gallons). The body is made of carbon fiber composite for high strength to low weight ratio. The aircraft has fixed tricycle strut landing gear. The AirScooter prototype was first shown to the public on June 14, 2023, at the 7th annual Viva Technology trade show in Paris, France.

AirScooter is an ultra-light aircraft and is expected to be used first on tourist flights.

The company stated that the aircraft complies with the Federal Aviation Administration's (US) Part 103 Regulations and, as an ultralight aircraft, can be flown without a pilot's license. Zapata features patented computer-assisted flight controls that ensure the highest level of safety while requiring minimal training. According to the company, the AirScooter's carbon footprint is similar to a passenger car. The company estimates that the aircraft will first be used for tourist flights and leisure travel.

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