Futuristic vertical-takeoff air taxi could fly by 2028

[Admin]

The aircraft can cruise at 120 mph at an altitude of up to 1,500 feet — and it's much quieter than a helicopter.

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[SubSailor]

Not very efficient, only has a flight time of 12.5-20 minutes before it's grounded for a recharge. Hyundai hasn't said how long it takes to recharge the SA-2 batteries.

 

[Singlebritson]

Joby Aviation already has a working eVTOL 4-passenger helicopter which they have tested in NYC and in California. They have a contract with the DoD to provide several for on-base transport and have worked with the FAA to develop policies for these electric copters. Overall much more advanced than the proposed copter in the article, quieter and with longer range. See their website for videos and details.