The CEO of the developer of unmanned air taxis "Hover" presented drone taxis in Luzhniki
In which regions is still unclear. From January 25, flying unmanned taxis will begin to be tested on the territory of Luzhniki. This will ensure the possibility of flights over the city in 2023-2025.
Air taxi is an unmanned vehicle with passenger seats. It can accommodate two people at the same time. The drone is capable of taking off even from unprepared sites, for example, from a car park.
This taxi does not have a driver - it is driven bydigital system. Passengers are in a protective capsule. If an accident occurs, it is this capsule that will take the hit. There is also a rescue parachute on board the drone.
The dimensions of the flying drone are similar to ordinary ones.car. The drone can stay in the air for up to half an hour. Serial production of unmanned aerial taxis can begin at the end of 2021. By 2025-2030, drone flights are expected to be three times cheaper than taxi rides during rush hour.