Gyroplanes & autogyros for sale
Published guides put older single-seat experimental gyroplanes at about $15,000–$55,000 and late-model used two-seaters at $70,000–$150,000+, while new factory-built enclosed gyros can top $200,000. Budget separately for training, a pre-buy inspection by a gyro-experienced mechanic and first-year repairs before you buy.
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How much does a gyroplane cost?
These are published price ranges from two buyer's guides, not AirplaneHub sales data. Condition, engine hours, rotor time and avionics move a real price a long way inside each band.
| What you're buying | Published range | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Older single-seat experimental | $15,000–$40,000 | ThePricer |
| Used single-seat experimental | $25,000–$55,000 | FlyTheSkies |
| Late-model used gyroplane | $70,000–$150,000+ | ThePricer |
| Enclosed two-seat | $130,000–$225,000+ | ThePricer |
| New factory-built enclosed | Can exceed $200,000 | ThePricer |
For a single real-world data point: on September 27, 2026 a dealer, Gyro Revolution, was asking $232,000 for a new 2026 AutoGyro Cavalon 915iS, listed as "Type Certificated – Primary Category" (the ad). That is one asking price, not a market average.
New, used or kit
Kits cost less up front but take time: FlyTheSkies tells builders to allow 600–1,200 hours of build time. Check what a kit price includes; engine, propeller, instruments and rotor blades are often extra. A used, already-flying gyro skips the build but brings someone else's maintenance history, which is why the pre-buy below matters.
What it costs to own
FlyTheSkies estimates roughly $8,000–$15,000 a year in ownership costs (hangar, insurance, annual inspection and reserves). Your hangar rate and insurance quote are the two numbers to get before you buy.
Gyroplane, gyrocopter or autogyro?
They're the same aircraft: FlyTheSkies describes gyrocopters as "also called gyroplanes or autogyros". Sellers use all three words, so searching one of them can miss ads that use another. On AirplaneHub they all live in the gyroplane category.
What to check before you buy a used gyroplane
Rotor system
- Rotor blade hours and any life limit the manufacturer sets, and how the blades were stored.
- The rotor head and pre-rotator: ask when they were last inspected and by whom.
Engine and propeller
- Engine hours against the overhaul interval the engine maker sets, and the engine type: two-stroke and four-stroke engines are maintained on very different schedules.
- Propeller condition and hours.
Paperwork
- Logbooks for the airframe, engine and rotor, and the registration (N-number).
- Whether it's experimental amateur-built or type-certificated. That affects who can maintain it; see experimental aircraft.
- ADS-B equipment if you'll fly where it's required.
Inspection and test flight
Pay for a pre-buy inspection by a mechanic who knows gyroplanes, and fly it with a gyroplane instructor before you commit. Nothing on this page replaces either.
Do you need a license to fly a gyroplane?
In the US, yes, unless it's a single-seat ultralight. A sport pilot can add gyroplane privileges through an instructor endorsement and a proficiency check with a different instructor (14 CFR 61.321). Under the sport pilot rules the gyroplane itself must have "a fixed-pitch, semi-rigid, teetering, two-blade rotor system" and no more than two seats (14 CFR 61.316), so check the rotor on any gyro you plan to fly as a sport pilot.
A single-occupant ultralight under Part 103 needs no pilot certificate, within strict limits: under 254 pounds empty, 5 US gallons of fuel, 55 knots top speed and a 24-knot power-off stall (14 CFR Part 103). See ultralights for sale.
Gyroplane makes on AirplaneHub
Browse by maker: AutoGyro (Cavalon, Calidus, MTOsport), Magni (M16, M24) and the rest in the makes A–Z. For the Cavalon specifically, see AutoGyro Cavalon for sale.
Sell your gyroplane on AirplaneHub
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Questions buyers ask
How much does a used gyrocopter cost?
Published guides put older single-seat experimental gyros at about $15,000–$55,000 and late-model used two-seaters at $70,000–$150,000+ (ThePricer, FlyTheSkies).
How much does a new gyrocopter cost?
New factory-built enclosed gyros can exceed $200,000 (ThePricer). One dated example: a new 2026 AutoGyro Cavalon 915iS was listed at $232,000 by Gyro Revolution on September 27, 2026.
How much does a gyrocopter kit cost to build?
Kit prices vary with what's included; engines, propellers, instruments and rotor blades are often extra. FlyTheSkies tells builders to allow 600–1,200 hours of build time.
Is a gyroplane the same as a gyrocopter?
Yes. Gyroplane, gyrocopter and autogyro are three names for the same kind of aircraft.
Do you need a license to fly a gyrocopter?
In the US, yes, unless it's a single-seat Part 103 ultralight. Sport pilots add gyroplane privileges with an instructor endorsement and a proficiency check (14 CFR 61.321).
Where can I buy a gyrocopter?
From private sellers and dealers in classifieds like AirplaneHub, and from factory dealers for new aircraft. Save a search here and we'll email you when one is posted.
Sources, checked September 27, 2026. Prices are published ranges and dated asking prices, not AirplaneHub sales data. Nothing here is flight-training, legal or airworthiness advice.