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Thursday, 19 July 2018

Driving school for flying cars

The training begins in a basic simulation, a computer game that teaches you about the two controls you need to worry about - one switch to control altitude, and a small joystick to handle direction. Then you move on to a real Flyer that is strapped to the ground, an exercise designed to remove any nerves you might have about being in the vehicle.

And then you practice getting out in an emergency. The team has set up a ball pool to rehearse getting out of the craft if it happens to land upside down on the water. And then you’re good to go.

The Flyer seats just one person and is, for lack of a clearer description, essentially a massive drone. It was being worked on in secret until its unveiling at the beginning of this year. Ten motors power 10 propellers independently, and that’s all there is to it. The company predicts it will one day sell for the price of an electric car. So, you’re looking at around $40,000-$50,000 (£30,800-£38,500).
https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-44881678

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