Drone Travel Taxi Able to Fly Humans Through the Air Readies for Launch (Video)

Many have no doubt wished they could soar over traffic instead of being stuck in it, and a drone slated to soon begin testing could make that fantasy a reality.
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Many have no doubt wished they could soar over traffic instead of being stuck in it, and a drone slated to soon begin testing could make that fantasy a reality. The incredible flying machine is called the Airvinci and is being developed by Tarek Ibrahim and his team.

Powered by a ducted fan, the aircraft can take off and land vertically. It also designed to haul loads weighing hundreds of pounds, which makes the drone capable of carrying a compartment large enough to accommodate a human.

Throughout the development of the personal transportation option, one of the goals has been to keep the Airvinci’s price around that of a car.

According to the project manager, the prototype is almost ready and test flights will begin this summer. The team believes availability could happen as early as 2017.