Dubai was the first flight of a flying taxi. Video

The new technology becomes increasingly popular.

In Dubai its first flight was made unmanned air taxi passenger Volocopter 2X, which was developed by the German company Volocopter.

The ceremony was held in the presence of the crown Prince of Dubai Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed. After this planned series of tests that will be held in the city in preparation for the launch of services of air passenger transport.

The agreement on the use of devices Volocopter as air taxis in Dubai was reached in June of this year. It is expected that the service will work over the next five years. Call a taxi will be using a smartphone app.

The apparatus is designed to carry two passengers, it is designed to carry cargo weighing up to 160 kg Range with a maximum load of 27 kilometers at a speed of 70 kilometers per hour. The machine is capable of speeds up to 100 kilometers per hour.

During the first flight Volocopter 2X held in the air for five minutes. He circled over the beach at the height of 200 meters.

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