Aircraft Vertical Take Off and Landing(VTOL)Interest in it is increasing day by day. While many companies continue their breakthroughs in this field, Toyotaowned by SkyDrivehas taken an important step in this regard. The company last year SD-03 flying car He made the first manned test flight. Finally, the Japanese government is expected to produce the flying car. confirmation came.
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Safety certificate released for SD-03 flying car
Japan Ministry of Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT), SkyDrive‘of SD-03 He made his decision about his flying car. The institution confirms that the design and performance of the vehicle is sufficient and that it provides the necessary safety measure. certificate published. After this document, SkyDrive will be able to go into mass production and trade. The company said in a statement that MLIT first time He said he accepted his application for a flying car.
shiftdelete.netThe company is currently producing a small car-sized SD-03. for one person conceived as a tool. Two in four corners 8 pieces It has a propeller. The vehicle is clocked in a 10-minute flight. 50 kilometers can reach speed. SkyDrive last year Toyota Test GroundHe published the test flight in .
SkyDrive, with its certificate 2025 It plans to start mass production of the vehicle in 2018. In the same year, if the process goes as planned, the company Osaka Kansai Expo It aims to use the SD-03 as an air taxi vehicle at its event. So much so that SkyDrive wants to develop the vehicle in line with this goal. For now, it is a matter of curiosity whether it will go to a fully autonomous driving path or enlarge the vehicle for additional seats. The company expressed their happiness with these words:
We are very pleased to receive the certificate. We will continue to work closely with the government and MLIT to complete our goal of developing a reliable flying car.
The only company investing in flying cars SkyDrive not. So much so that many companies are making large investments in this field. Japanese firm a few days ago ALI Technologiespublished a test drive of their flying bike design. Uber, lilies, Airbus and Hyundai companies such as these have made significant progress in this area.
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