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BBL · 26 September 2017, 05:56 PM

..... have to wait at least five years for approved transport... want to get in line?

From article in phys.org: Dubai has edged closer to its goal of launching a pioneering hover-taxi service, with the authorities announcing a successful "concept" flight was made on Monday without passengers.

https://phys.org/news/2017-09-driver...ght-dubai.html

Cryten · 26 September 2017, 10:09 PM

No thanks!

Too many modes of failure, and having seen my friend's drone (with an obstacle avoidance system) crash into obstacles, I'd rather walk.

breitlings · 27 September 2017, 06:00 AM

I think uber also going in this direction. They are playing around with two propeller systems but it'll likely end up being a quad copter for stability reasons. I also doubt though that it will be launched as an electric vehicle. I believe they are going to go with gas. It has a much higher energy density and can be refueled faster. I've heard it won't be cheap but it will be fast. I also believe fractional ownership of such craft, 30-60k per share, will be offered with online booking for a certain amount of hours per week.

26 September 2017, 05:56 PM	#1
BBL "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: DM Location: USA Watch: DD-YG/DJ/Breitling Posts: 8,795	Concept Flight Driverless Air Taxi ..... have to wait at least five years for approved transport... want to get in line? From article in phys.org: Dubai has edged closer to its goal of launching a pioneering hover-taxi service, with the authorities announcing a successful "concept" flight was made on Monday without passengers. https://phys.org/news/2017-09-driver...ght-dubai.html __________________ . People of integrity expect to be believed and when they are not they let time prove them right. A best friend is like a four leaf clover - hard to find and lucky to have. SJP

26 September 2017, 10:09 PM	#2
Cryten "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Terrafirma Posts: 2,655	No thanks! Too many modes of failure, and having seen my friend's drone (with an obstacle avoidance system) crash into obstacles, I'd rather walk.

27 September 2017, 06:00 AM	#3
breitlings Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Bethesda Watch: Apple TV Posts: 5,744	I think uber also going in this direction. They are playing around with two propeller systems but it'll likely end up being a quad copter for stability reasons. I also doubt though that it will be launched as an electric vehicle. I believe they are going to go with gas. It has a much higher energy density and can be refueled faster. I've heard it won't be cheap but it will be fast. I also believe fractional ownership of such craft, 30-60k per share, will be offered with online booking for a certain amount of hours per week.

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