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| World’s First Self-flying Taxis Launches In Dubai by Innov8ve1: 4:00pm On Sep 26, 2017 |
The world’s first self-flying taxi was launched at the Jumeirah Beach Park in Dubai, United Arab Emirates today, September 26. The Autonomous Air Taxi (AAT) of Dubai was the brainchild of Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority (RTA). According to Dubai Media Office, the two-seater AAT, capable of transporting people without human intervention or a pilot, has been supplied by Volocopter, a Germany-based specialist manufacturer of automated air vehicles. The AAT, expected to be put into use in the fourth quarter, is powered by electricity and is highly safe. Its design comprises 18 rotors to ensure secure cruising and landing in case of any rotor failure, said RTA. “It is environment-friendly as it is powered by clean electricity, and it has very little noise. It has a maximum flight time of approximately 30 minutes at a speed of 50 km per hour, and a maximum air speed of 100 km per hour,” according to RTA. “After the remarkable success of the first driverless metro in the region, we are glad to witness today the test flight of the Autonomous Air Taxi,” said Crown Prince of Dubai Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al-Maktoum. “This is another proof of our commitment to positive change. We are constantly exploring opportunities to serve the community and advance the prosperity and happiness of society,” he added. http://www.naijadailyfeed.com/worlds-self-flying-taxis-launches-in-dubai/
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| Re: World’s First Self-flying Taxis Launches In Dubai by Innov8ve1: 4:02pm On Sep 26, 2017 |
Mynd44 Lalasticlala do push this to front page |
| Re: World’s First Self-flying Taxis Launches In Dubai by nairanaira12: 4:05pm On Sep 26, 2017 |
It is impractical to use it as a commercial taxi in a place like Nigeria. It means they have to prepare special landing place for it. |
| Re: World’s First Self-flying Taxis Launches In Dubai by SweetJoystick(m): 4:06pm On Sep 26, 2017 |
Interesting, hope they would have a air traffic controller to avoid air collision |
| Re: World’s First Self-flying Taxis Launches In Dubai by Samunique(m): 4:12pm On Sep 26, 2017 |
Hmm ! The world is moving on ! Meanwhile Nigeria is still there with different kind of rubbish like, Operation python dance, ipob, incompetent govt that is using 4yrs to fight corruption without result !!! chai poor Nigeria cursed with bad leadership, My the Lord heal you !!! 1 Like |
| Re: World’s First Self-flying Taxis Launches In Dubai by Youthsarise(m): 4:15pm On Sep 26, 2017 |
This is nice |
| Re: World’s First Self-flying Taxis Launches In Dubai by RomeSankara: 4:16pm On Sep 26, 2017 |
Nice |
| Re: World’s First Self-flying Taxis Launches In Dubai by xclusiveguy4(m): 4:36pm On Sep 26, 2017 |
I just wish Nigeria will get there soon |
| Re: World’s First Self-flying Taxis Launches In Dubai by wtfcoded: 4:46pm On Sep 26, 2017 |
And we are here doing python dance n going back |
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