[email protected]
FUTURECOPE
Facebook
Twitter
Google+
Vimeo
Behance
Instagram
SoundCloud
RSS
Logomakr_4SzjUt
  • HOME
  • BUZZWORTHY
    • Gadgets
    • Gear
    • Appliance
    • Smartphone
  • SCI-TECH
    • Apps & Software
    • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
    • Programming
    • Science
    • Web Technology
  • LIFEHACKS
  • TECHBUZZ
  • CRYPTO
  • BUSINESS
  • BLOG
flying taxis

Vahana Project: Airbus taxis that can go by road, and also fly

March 11, 2017TECHBUZZNo Commentslaniakea

Airbus flying taxis are getting closer. According to the company in a statement, it is expected that 60% of the world population will be concentrated in large cities by 2030. The result are mega cities where the effectiveness of urban mobility is key. Airbus Group believes that the future is in the air. Its flying taxis for the transport of a small number of passengers, something like urban flying taxis as they belief with an interesting and feasible proposal. The “Vahana Project” launched by the French company Airbus.

Well, now Airbus, together with Italdesign, its partner in engineering and design, has just announced a new concept of aero-car that they have named Pop.Up. It was presented in partnership during the celebration of the Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland.

Vahana is a project of autonomous vehicle for the transport of passengers and goods, which they say they recognize from Airbus could have a first prototype at the end of 2017. The members of the team that develops it, working since last February. Have highlighted that many of the technologies they will use are already available, such as batteries and motors.

flying taxis

Image Credit: AIRBUS

Anyone using a mobile application could request the service of Airbus flying taxis and go to the nearest helipad. The company claims that a trip on the future aircraft would cost the equivalent of a taxi service and would be in line with the principles of combined economy. That is, it would be a shared taxi.

It is a spectacular, autonomous and electric vehicle. It consists of a main capsule that has capacity for two passengers and is 2.5 meters long by 1.4 meters wide. This capsule could be connected to a module with wheels, to move by road, or to one with eight propellers, for air transport.

Each of these modules would be independent and would be operated by an Artificial Intelligence system, which would serve to determine the most appropriate route to reach the required destination, either by land or air.

“In just ten years, we could have products on the market that would revolutionize urban transportation for millions of people,” says Rodin Lyasoff, project manager for A3, a Silicon Valley-based Airbus subsidiary in an article published by the aircraft manufacturer.

Another subsidiary of the European company, Airbus Helicopters, has been working in Germany and France for several years in developing a manned flying taxi that could soon see the light. According to Airbus, access to the service of this taxi – which they have named CityAirbus – would be made through an app. Unlike Vahana prototypes, CityAirbus would be manned and, therefore, entering the market is easier and easier.

According to its creators this vehicle has been designed among other things to “relieve vehicular congestion and reduce emissions” and is also raised as a Flying taxis. Users could request their services through a mobile application or through Augmented Reality devices. From the application would indicate the point of collection and destination, in addition to paying the way.

Flying taxis will be known as Skyborne. They will be designed to transport people and different loads on defined routes and with elevated stations (like helipads) located in strategic points of each city. Rodin Lyasoff, leader of the project, says that in 2017 will start with the tests of the first prototype functional Skyborne.

laniakea
Futurescope’s co-author and an aspiring entrepreneur who keeps a close eye on open source, tech giants, and new trends.
Previous post AeroMobil 3.0 flying car reveals future transportation, will hit the skies by 2017 Next post New research would turn water into tomorrow’s fuel

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

five × 1 =

Search futurescope.co

Exchange Cryptocurrency

Exchange Cryptocurrency at The Best Rate

Recent Posts

  • 10 Research Paper Writing Tips for Tech Students

    Research Paper Writing Tips for Tech StudentsNo matter what college or university the former schoolers choose, it will be hard to study. Nonetheless, some specialties may… Read more…

  • 7 Biggest Misconceptions About Using Encryption

    Biggest Misconceptions About Using EncryptionData breaches are commonplace. Since encryption as a technology has been around for so long, neglecting to use it is… Read more…

  • TUBE+ Alternatives & Similar Site To Watch TV Shows Free of Charge

    TUBE+ AlternativesDeveloped by Chocomoko, Tube+ offered a website and app that were easier to use than that of YouTube. The website… Read more…

  • Rabb.it Alternatives: Sites like Rabb.it To Watch Video Sharing Sites

    Rabb.it Alternatives: Sites like Rabb.it To Watch Video Sharing SitesFor a long time, Rabb.it stood as the best website for TV shows and movies as well as the site… Read more…

  • Best TorrentKing Alternatives | Similar Sites Like Torrentking

    Similar Sites Like Torrentking & AlternativesDid you know that the content from most torrent repositories is not reliable or safe? You are likely to download… Read more…

FUTURESCOPE

Love to talk about near future that change our life and way of thinking. We always bit curious what’s going to change in science & technology. We look for them, analysis them, finally shared with tech lovers that enhance your lifestyle and we hope - give you a giggle too. Sincerely thank you for with us and please bookmark, share & follow with our way!

Address

160 Crocus DR Ontario, M1R4T1, Canada

Donations are always appreciated!

BTC Wallet: 3LX89ugKYXJprksdLhkKMe2ToGgjBEtT6X
Ether Wallet: 0x592CF79221785dA5509B21b3B44a1d5C8A84417c

Helping Us by Helping You!

The major help is when you use any of our promoted links when you buy anything. It costs you nothing.

These places always have the competitive prices, which we recommend them all personally.

If you’ve gotten your chosen gear/gadgets or anything through one of our links. It’s great people like you who allow me to keep adding more information to this site full-time.

HomeAboutPrivacy PolicyWrite for us!SitemapContact
© 2019 RANKLYZ