Dubai is quite literally turning into a science fiction city.
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is no stranger to futuristic developments in the transportation sector and it seems like it will never stop.
Dubai residents may soon be able to get their own Mars-inspired air taxis. According to Khaleej Times, a Mars-inspired air taxi will soon fly over the Emirates, and its operational philosophy and principles will be similar to those of NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter.
Dubai’s air taxis are expected to be commercially available in as little as 28 months, transporting passengers and cargo. The idea to develop an air taxi came from an Austrian company called Flynow Aviation, which has already started the cooperation process with the UAE authorities.
FlyNow aviation will soon be commercially available and airlifted as authorities around the world worry that traffic collapse in megacities will result in huge economic losses.
Developers describe the air taxi as having the “most efficient configuration and infrastructure footprint” ever built in this area.
Yvonne Winter, co-founder and CEO of FlyNow Aviation, said air taxis come in “single-seater and two-seater” versions. Revealed production and confirmed that Startup Series production of the cargo version will take place within 28 months. “Therefore, we will complete the cargo version before going into production of the passenger version,” she said.
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With a cruising speed of 130km/h and a sound similar to a dishwasher, the eVTOL aims to help passengers travel in comfort and style.
“The cargo version can carry up to 200 kg,” she added, confirming that it is in line with standard sizes in logistics.
According to news outlets, the eVTOL’s rotor system is so efficient that it can fly in an atmosphere less dense than Earth’s. It can also generate sufficient lift and control, making it ideal for high-altitude operations.
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