The first test of the manned flying car passed without incident and ended successfully, according to the Masc company, which organized the open-air flight in the town of Oita on Kyushu Island.
The plane, which resembles a quadrocopter, is designed for two people. The flying machine works on the principle of a drone. The first test flights were performed using an autopilot, which caused the device to fly along a pre-programmed trajectory.
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During the tests, he climbed to a height of 30 m and covered a distance of 431 m in three minutes, moving along a circular path over the sea. The airspeed was 36 km/h.
Further successful tests will see flying cars placed in commercial positions.
- “Driving” can be seen on YouTube.
Source: NHK