- [Narrator] Many of us have often wished
we could jet through the air when we're
stuck in traffic or in a hurry.
I'm Reacher, and today we're bringing
you 15 of our favorite passenger drones
and transports that will have you flying
in class and living the dream.
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The Zeva Zero is a personal flier
that transitions from hover mode
to forward flight mode, with a cruising
speed of around 100 miles per hour.
It's planned to use an exclusive sky dock system
that allows it to dock horizontally against
the side of a building, instead of horizontal
surfaces, avoiding elevators or ground transport
for true point to point travel.
- [Female Voice] Number 15.
- [Narrator] In early 2018, Hoversurf unveiled
Formula, a flying car built with 3D printing
technology and modeled after
the Venturi electric turbine.
With four folding wings and a sleek build,
the Formula eliminates the use of rotary engines
and external propellers that have
become popular with drones.
The single seat design allows for it
to take off and land in an area the size
of a standard parking space.
It has an estimated range of 186 miles
and a flight time of 75 minutes,
with a top speed of 155 miles per hour.
It's a safe assumption most people aren't
going to be going that fast, so using it for
short trips throughout the day seems
the likely scenario in it's current form.
- [Female Voice] Number 14.
- [Narrator] Pop.Up Next is a hybrid
air shuttle transport offering the flexibility
of a ground vehicle with the freedom
of a vertical air craft.
Composed of a 3 part system, it utilizes
a two passenger capsule that attaches to either
a ground module, or an air module.
The air module utilizes eight propellers
to carry the capsule to and from its destination
where it's then attached to a ground module
and driven like a standard automobile.
In the air it has an approximate range
of 31 miles with a top speed of 93 miles per hour,
while on the ground you're looking at a range
of 81 miles with a top speed of 62 miles per hour.
Having just come about in 2017, this one
is currently in the prototype stages of flight testing.
- [Female Voice] Number 13.
- [Narrator] The Volante Vision is designed
ideally with the hobby-est flyer in mind.
Sporting a style reminiscent of a futuristic
jet fighter, you can quickly get the feel
of a real pilot in a cockpit, using the fly by
wire flight controls.
Utilizing a hydrogen fuel cell drive, providing
power to 6 propellers, the craft can achieve
a top speed of 410 miles per hour,
a range of 1150 miles, and a flight ceiling
of 5 and a half miles, which can be reached
in about 10 minutes.
Unfortunately, no word has been given on when
this one will see a working prototype.
- [Female Voice] Number 12.
- [Narrator] The City Airbus was designed as
an efficient, electric powered air taxi system,
with a chopper inspired styling.
It has 4 batteries powering its 8 propellers,
each with their own unique motor.
The craft has an estimated flight time
of 15 minutes and it's cruising speed is 75 miles per hour.
Set to launch by 2023, it features a roomy interior
that can carry up to four passengers and a pilot
with plans underway to design a more
compact, self-piloted air craft.
- [Female Voice] Number 11.
- [Narrator] First flown in 2018,
the Lightening Strike is a military version
hybrid electric aircraft, designed by
Aurora Flight Sciences.
The aircraft has a wingspan of 60 feet
and measures just over 38 feet from nose to tail
with its most notable features being
the tilting wings and tail which contain
a total of 24 ducted fans.
All told as an expected cruising speed of 345
miles per hour with a load capacity
just over 1600 pounds.
Considering the autonomous nature
and lack of a passenger cabin, it's a safe
assumption this one is strictly being
developed as a cargo carrier.
- [Female Voice] Number 10.
- [Narrator] The Ptero Dynamics Transwing
is a truly groundbreaking innovation
in the world of VTOL air crafts.
Measuring 23 feet in length, this four passenger
vehicle transitions from a rotor wing
configuration during take off and landing,
to a fixed wing configuration and forward flight.
The design allows for easy storage when not in use
as it's only 18 feet wide with the wings folded back.
As of the making of this video, there's no
final numbers on the speed profile,
but the company says it's in line with
traditional fixed wing aircraft.
- [Female Voice] Number 9.
- [Narrator] The Hot Flight Venturi offers
a unique dynamic to efficient power usage
and aircraft control and maintenance.
Promising to become the leading mobility
choice for trips under 200 miles,
the 24 foot long craft utilizes wave like wings
with eight channels and gurnards in combination
with the distributed electrical compulsion
to reduce its battery consumption while
improving ride quality.
The four seaters speed of 137 miles per hour
and flight range of 115 miles
are a testament to its proposition
as one of the most efficient air craft
for use over short distances.
- [Female Voice] Number 8.
- [Narrator] Designed by Jaxa Aerospace,
the Hornese is a VTOL aircraft with a style
close to a Formula 1 race car.
Whilst still in demonstration mode,
the company's goal is to develop
a prototype that would eventually solve
travel problems and mountainous terrains,
especially in the company's homeland of Japan.
It measures 7 and a half feet long
with a wingspan of just over 6 feet.
The configuration features four centrally
located vertical fans in a square shape
with an additional rotating fan
at the end of each wing tip.
Though initially planned as a single passenger
air craft, the company is looking into
the possibility of making a two seat version as well.
- [Female Voice] Number 7.
- [Narrator] The Wave is not just another
EVTOL air craft, modeled as an amphibious
sport air taxi, it has the capability
to take off from both land and water.
Built to be sleek, safe and dependable,
its configurable as a six person taxi
with a cargo transporter manned by a pilot.
It features 8 fans with 2 on each end
of the 4 wing tips.
On take off, the back wing starts at a lower
position, rising as the rotors spin,
to its final fixed wing flight position.
Although it's still in the design stages,
the company claims it will have a top speed
of 180 miles per hour with a range of 580 miles.
- [Female Voice] Number 6.
- [Narrator] Set for full scale air craft
tests by march 2019, and expected sales by 2024,
the Starling Jet is being touted as a cheaper,
more efficient flight option for business
and luxury travelers.
With a 10 passenger capacity, a top speed
of 460 miles per hour and a range of up to 1500
miles, it's a practical solution for regional
and short haul flights.
Powered by a gas, electric hybrid engine,
with three jet engines fixed above the wing
and tail, it promises to be eco-friendly
and faster than a conventional plane,
while offering the luxury of a private jet,
all for about half the price.
- [Female Voice] Number 5.
- [Narrator] Promising yet another option
for short distance urban flights,
is the Aries One, a five passenger autonomous
EVTOL air craft.
Powered by a co-axle lift fan, and 8 articulating
thrusters, the craft boasts a cruising speed
of 175 miles per hour with a maximum
range of 200 miles.
Working towards a schedule prototype demo
flight in 2020, and a commercial launch
in 2025, it promises standard features
such as a ballistic parachute, an anti-icing
technology as well as accommodations
for passengers who need wheelchair access.
The company is also set to participate in
ride sharing air taxi programs such as Uber Elevate.
- [Female Voice] Number 4.
- [Narrator] Featuring a blended wing body
design, the Ray Civil VTOL air craft
gives the impression of a hovering eagle in the sky.
This design, though simple, helps minimize
the amount of interference with oncoming air flow,
allowing the air craft to fly faster
with lesser noise and vibration.
The passenger craft is powered by two turbine
engines, producing 800 horsepower each
to the six fans, two on each wing
and two ducted fans mounted at the tail.
It has an expected cruising speed of 224
miles per hour with a range just over 1100 miles.
- [Female Voice] Number 3.
- [Narrator] The Autonomous Flight Y6S is
a two passenger electric powered air craft
designed primarily as a short range air taxi
which promises flights at prices comparable
to that of train tickets.
Scheduled for a prototype test in late 2019
and a projected commercial launch by 2023,
it features 2 forward fixed wings,
with 2 tilt propellors and a vertical
propellor at the tail.
With a top speed of 70 miles per hour,
a range of 80 miles and a flight
ceiling of 1500 feet, you can expect
that the flight Y6S will communicate
intercity for the most part.
- [Female Voice] Number 2.
- [Narrator] The Valerian is a futuristic
VTOL air craft featuring specially shaped ducts
which extend from either side of the air craft
body and attached to two flapping wings
that are driven by cams on a rotary shaft.
There's several configurations possible
with the basic design having it
functioning like a flying bird.
The flapping action of the wings causes
air to flow up through the ducts,
lifting the Valerian each time the system loses power.
With a plan to launch in 2023, it's still
undecided if the air craft will be powered
by electric, gas, or a hybrid of both.
- [Female Voice] Number 1.
- [Narrator] Vimana plans to build its
VTOL air craft based on the autonomous
aerial vehicle network in a bid to access
coordinated flight paths with other AAVs
and help address urban traffic congestion.
The four passenger prototype was unveiled
featuring 8 propellors powered by an electric
hybrid system, boasting a maximum cruise
speed of 152 miles per hour, with a range of 600 miles.
The estimated time line for the project to be
in full swing as projected for July 2020.
There you have it folks.
15 of our favorite passenger drones and transports
that will have you taking to the skies.
Next time you're stuck in traffic,
remember there's a chance to fly over
the hassle and be home in no time at all.
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