The flying cars of the “Fifth Element” imagined by Luc Besson in his film, are no longer so phantasmal.
A frantic technological race is currently being played out to be the first to develop these prototypes.
If Airbus has managed to fly its unmanned flying vehicle since last January, it is the turn of the start-up SkyDrive and Toyota to materialize their first test flight.
On August 31, the SD-03 flew for four minutes with a pilot on board, supported by a remote control computer system.
The aircraft did not exceed five meters in height.
This aircraft works thanks to eight rotors, supported by as many engines, which make it rise vertically like a helicopter.
About four meters long, it would cost more than $ 300,000 for the moment ... But it is not intended for a particular use for the moment.
The Japanese government wants to develop a flying taxi service by 2023 to relieve congestion in the city.