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Dubai Launches World’s First Self-flying Taxis (see Incredible Photos) by Glaxx(m): 7:05am On Sep 27, 2017 |
The world’s first self-flying taxi was launched at the Jumeirah Beach Park in Dubai, United Arab Emirates today. 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. See photos below:- Source: http://www..ng/news/dubai-launches-worlds-first-self-flying-taxis-see-incredible-photos Lalasticlala Seun Mynd44 2 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: Dubai Launches World’s First Self-flying Taxis (see Incredible Photos) by laborious(m): 7:41am On Sep 27, 2017 |
Nice |
Re: Dubai Launches World’s First Self-flying Taxis (see Incredible Photos) by luckyz4rea(m): 7:42am On Sep 27, 2017 |
Positive change is an under statement for such a profound invention! Our leaders will go and enjoy it but they'll never think of bringing similar idea to Nigeria. I wonder what we'll be celebrating on our 57th birthday on October 1st |
Re: Dubai Launches World’s First Self-flying Taxis (see Incredible Photos) by fuckingAyaya(m): 7:42am On Sep 27, 2017 |
We will start producing pencil come 2019. |
Re: Dubai Launches World’s First Self-flying Taxis (see Incredible Photos) by 4kings: 1:29pm On Sep 27, 2017 |
Incredible!!! |
Re: Dubai Launches World’s First Self-flying Taxis (see Incredible Photos) by hahn(m): 1:38pm On Sep 27, 2017 |
Damn! |
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