Flying Taxis to Begin Trials in Dubai Q4 2017

Volocopter has made an agreement with Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority (RTA) to test their VC200 flying taxi beginning in Q4 2017. Trials are expected to last five years. The VC200 is an e-VTOL that seats a pilot and passenger. The RTA is also planning to test flying taxi services from Ehang and Uber Elevate.

Vehicle Details

• Max Speed: 62 mph
• Max Air Time: 27 minutes

Related Links:

• International Business Times Article: http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/flying-drone-taxi-service-begin-dubai-trial-this-year-1627035