[Problem] To provide an aerial vehicle that can efficiently and safely transition from hovering to horizontal flight. [Solution] This aerial vehicle is provided with a flight unit including airfoils and rotary wings disposed to the airfoils, and an airframe unit, the airfoils being configured to be capable of maintaining at least a negative angle of attack relative to the direction of travel. The airfoil is configured to be capable of maintaining at least a negative angle of attack about the rotary center axis of the rotary wing during hovering. The aerial vehicle is provided with a riding unit capable of displacing independently from the airframe unit. The airframe unit extends horizontally and perpendicularly with respect to the flight direction. The riding unit is provided in approximately the middle of the airframe unit when viewed sideways. This configuration enables a safe transition from hovering to horizontal flight.