Self-Driving Air Taxis Will Shuttle Four Passengers In A Post-Pandemic World
Passengers access the cabin through a single rear door and walk down the short aisle to one of the four seats inside, which recline and feature a polycarbonate shell.
While we are still in the middle of an ongoing pandemic many have already started devising plans to live in the post-COVID-19 world. And as we all know it, there's possibly going to be a dramatic shift in the way we lead our lives.
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An Italian designer is looking toward a post-pandemic world to help commuters travel safely and securely to their destination.
Andrea Ponti released a gallery of concept designs for a private jet-like drone that carries up to four passengers while they sit in single seats with soft fabric and leather cushions.
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According to reports, the vehicle named Kite would use a propulsion system of four double-helix rotors and a pair of LED headlights to help with landing and low-altitude flying.
The vehicle name is inspired by the black kite, a bird found in Hong Kong. The black kite is a bird of prey that is fast, agile and intelligent ¨C qualities that the vehicle aims to have. Ponti wishes to use the air taxis in China¡¯s Greater Bay Area which consists of nine cities and two special administrative regions.
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These locations are suffering economically due to travel restrictions amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Passengers access the cabin through a single rear door and walk down the short aisle to one of the four seats inside, which recline and feature a polycarbonate shell.
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Each seat also has its own four-point quick-release safety harness and retractable trays that allow commuters to do work or enjoy a snack before arriving at the office.
The KITE cabin comes with two large screens at the front and two smaller ones on the back of the front-row seats that display flight information, such as duration and take-off and landing data. The fuselage has a rounded and compact design that minimizes drag and optimizes manoeuverability during flight.
All inputs: Mail Online.
