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Dubai Launches World's First Self-flying Taxis. by vicdom(m): 12:02am On Sep 29, 2017
Dubai Launches World’s First Self-flying Taxis.

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.

Re: Dubai Launches World's First Self-flying Taxis. by Nobody: 12:13am On Sep 29, 2017
The way these people dey spend dia money ehn.

Dubai and Luxury

Re: Dubai Launches World's First Self-flying Taxis. by yarimo(m): 12:31am On Sep 29, 2017
And that is what FAYOSE is promising to bring in Ekiti State before he live of office as governor. FAYOSE and lies are like 5 and 6 undecided
Re: Dubai Launches World's First Self-flying Taxis. by EdDave(m): 1:30am On Sep 29, 2017
I really gbadun the lifestyle Sheik Mohammed has created in Dubai.
Dear lord, let me be born in Dubai in my next life.

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