Remember that time when we just dreamed that there will be flying cars in the future? That future is nearer than ever now, as the Japanese tech company NEC tests this flying car prototype, which looks like a humongous drone.
The prototype flying car measures in at 3.9 m (12.8 ft) L x 3.7 m (12.1 ft) W x 1.3 m (4.26 ft) H, which makes it one of the biggest quadrotors I’ve ever seen. In addition to testing out the hardware for the car drone, NEC is working on autonomous flight technology for the aircraft.
The prototype currently hovers only about 10 feet above the ground, and is being tested on a tether for safety purposes. The video below shows off a test of the vehicle, which is at once impressive and terrifying:
It would be awful, however, if any part of your body touches the giant rotors. But hey, this is just a prototype, and the design would probably improve.
(Video Credit: Washington Post/ YouTube)
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If we can make it self driving then it might have a place in the market but I hate the idea of everyones cars flying around with everyone driving them. It takes a lot of work to be a pilot and I don't see people being very safe about these things. Also we'd have to change our electrical systems to allow clear landing areas. In the end it would probably be like short hope airports instead of just take off/land from wherever. Anyway Flying cars are still a long way away.
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