Lagatar24 Desk
London, Oct.6: We are coming closer to making flying cars a reality every day one step at a time. Many companies around the world are pursuing this dream, and India is not far behind. At the world’s largest Helitech Expo – Excel, London – Chennai-based Vinata Aeromobility showcased Asia’s first hybrid flying car prototype.
The company also posted a video of the flying car’s digital prototype on YouTube, which shows the cabin and seating arrangement.
This flying car can accommodate two individuals at a time and has wings-like doors that open upright. There is a large digital touchscreen device mounted vertically that can be utilised for navigation and other purposes.
Vinata’s hybrid flying car is a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) machine with a Co-axial quad-rotor rotor layout. It has a maximum takeoff weight of 1300kg and weighs 1100kg. The flying car’s key selling point is that it will be manufactured in India and will run on biofuel in addition to electricity, making it more environmentally friendly. It has a top speed of 120 kmph and can fly for up to 60 minutes. It can fly at a maximum altitude of 3,000 feet above the ground.
Last month, Vinata Aeromobility unveiled its flying car prototype to India’s Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, who commended the company’s efforts. The flying automobile, which is expected to be a reality by 2023, would be used to carry passengers and luggage as well as provide medical emergency services.
