Bell is developing a family of eVTOL aircraft under its Autonomous Pod Transport program. The first of these, the APT 70, made a first autonomous flight in Fort Worth, Texas, on August 26, 2019. In mid-2020, the aircraft is due to take part in NASA's Systems Integration and Operationalization demonstration that will simulate commercial missions in the U.S. National Airspace System and include beyond visual line of sight operations. Bell is working with Yamato to integrate the Japanese logistics group’s package handling system with the APT 70, with the goal of beginning commercial operations by the early 2020s.

The APT concept consists of a payload pod that is attached via pylons to two wings, each fitted with four or eight propellers powered by electric motors. The intention is that both pods and batteries can be quickly changed out between missions.

The APT 70 is intended to carry up to 70 pounds for up to 35 miles, or, with extra batteries fitted, up to 50 miles with a 35-pound payload. Without a payload, it will fly up to 65 miles. On November 18, 2019, Bell announced that it had achieved a 60-pound payload during flight testing and would soon attempt to carry the full 70-pound payload.

On January 16, 2020, the APT 70 prototype made its first beyond visual line of sight flight. Operating under the FAA-approved Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration Pilot Program, it flew 10 miles in the Choctaw Nation test site in the U.S. It has also completed an 18 mile flight with a 60 pound payload at Bell's testing site near Fort Worth, Texas. As of February 17, 2020, the APT 70 had made over 120 flights and Bell said the program will continue to test the vehicle's endurance and range, while also expanding its mission capability. 

On September 30, 2020, Bell announced that it had completed autonomous flight trials with the APT 70 as part of NASA's program to demonstrate the safe use of unmanned aircraft in the U.S. National Airspace System. The company has indicated it intends to offer the aircraft for applications such as medical support and logistics. It also has plans for a much larger version that could carry a payload of up to 1,000 pounds.

In Febraury 2021, a further round of flight trials for the Autonomous Pod Transport was successfully conducted as it flew a four mile circuit at an altitude of 300 feet through complex airspace and delivered a package.