TRENDING: ‘I’ve got to fly’ set to get a new meaning
A self-piloted flying car from Airbus is one way to avoid the gridlocked morning commute
By the end of this year, the ultimate urban commuter fantasy will be up and flying, if the Airbus Group and a Chinese competitor are to be believed. That’s right, the flying car — a favourite of the Popular Mechanics cover illustration for decades — will be constructed and tested, say the aircraft manufacturers. China’s Ehang drone maker is developing an unmanned prototype, the Ehang 184. It’s essentially a quadcopter drone that can carry 120kg for about 30km. It hasn’t yet carried a person. Airbus is exploring, says news agency Reuters, "concepts such as a vehicle to transport individuals or a helicopter-style vehicle that can carry multiple riders".
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