

6 at Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport, and officials said it could be available to the public by the end of this year.” It’s basically a huge done-like vehicle that can transport a single passenger. “HEXA by LIFT Aircraft is an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) single-passenger wingless multi-copter ultralight. It doesn’t look anything like the DeLorean from Back to the Future and is more of a huge drone than a car really. Joining the Skyrider and flying Cadillac, plans for flying cars with open-air cockpits are in the works.Īn Austin, Texas startup has designs for a “flying car” called HEXA by LIFT Aircraft.

See the Cadillac VTOL below from SMG Consulting LLC: Previously, several other car manufacturers showed concept aerial vehicles. Inside, the cabin has wraparound lounge seating, biometric sensors, voice control, and hand gesture recognition, reports Reuters. ‘We’re preparing for a world where advances in electrics and autonomous technology make personal air travel possible,’ said Michael Simcoe, GM’s vice president of global design.” The goal is to create an air taxi service that generates zero emissions. “The Cadillac Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) vehicle represents the company’s first attempt in air mobility. Traveling at 55 miles per hour, the sky Cadillac holds one passenger at a time. That would be so beneath anyone with this Cadillac. Best of all, it could save people time hopping from rooftops rather than getting stuck in congested traffic on the ground. Like the Skyrider, it’s a giant-sized self-driving drone geared for the luxury market. You can see what the Skyrider looks like in the tweet below.ĭaymak Avvenire Launches New Affiliate Program: The Green Army - evobsession DecemElectric Flying CadillacĮarly last month, General Motors debuted its futuristic concept for an electric flying taxi. Presently, the cost is estimated around the price of a high-end sports car or small McMansion. Would a genuine Tic Tac UFO have a cup holder? Well, this one has it, as well as air conditioning and optional branded keychain and coffee mug. Order details show an ultimate package with heated seats, solar charging, and finger scan keys. Today, the company is taking deposits for the Skyrider, with deliveries expected by 2025.

A 4G/5G network communicates with a control center, enabling remote control. Using fully autonomous flight, one doesn’t need to be a pilot to use this aircraft. This is what dreams are made of this is the new reality – because you were born to fly,” states the website. “When DaVinci thought of the first flying machine, this is how he envisioned the world. Instead of fancy anti-gravity, it flies similar to a drone, with a flying saucer-like look. Nevertheless, having a personal flying saucer that can fly for 62 miles per battery charge is impressive for earthbound people. Thus, they won’t be flying with anti-gravity lift or exhibiting instantaneous acceleration to 3,600 miles an hour. Of course, it’s not going to compare with UFOs’ abilities, as seen in recent Navy footage. No, these flying saucers are operating at speeds topping out at 186 miles per hour (300 km/h). If we are all meant to fly, then maybe one day it will become affordable for anyone to own a personal flying vehicle? We can hope! Specs for a Flying Saucerįinally, we now have the specs for a saucer-like craft that you can buy yourself. On the website, the company highlights what the Skyrider means, “No more traffic jams. Maybe featuring a flying saucer prominently would overshadow an also-exciting lineup of eco-friendly ground vehicles? To be sure, one would think the Skyrider would be front and center. “No longer the fodder of our imaginations, the SKYRIDER is a high-performance electric vehicle capable of flying,” states Clean Technica. There, tucked in on the end of the lineup at left is the flying saucer-like Skyrider.
