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Chennai-based firm to reveal Asia's first hybrid flying car in October
1 min read . Updated: 15 Aug 2021, 11:36 AM IST
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The hybrid electric flying car from Vinata Aeromobility gets an ejection parachute as well as airbags enabled cockpit.
The two-seater hybrid flying car weighs 1100kg and can handle a maximum takeoff weight of 1300kg.

With companies all over the world racing to launch their flying cars and make the next big revolution in mobility a reality, Chennai-based Vinata Aeromobility is looking to set another milestone. The company is all set to launch its autonomous hybrid flying car on 5 October at the world's largest Helitech Exhibition - Excel, London. Claimed to be Asia's first hybrid flying car, the Made in India two-seater vehicle uses bio fuel alongside electricity to make its usage more sustainable.

The hybrid flying car weighs 1100kg and can handle a maximum takeoff weight of 1300kg. The aircraft type of the flying car is Hybrid Electric vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) and its rotor configuration is Co-axial quad-rotor. There is backup power that can provide electricity to the motor in the event of a generator power interruption.


(Also read | Flying cars will be a reality by 2030, reduce congestion: Hyundai Europe chief)

Vinata's hybrid flying car features digital instrument panels with artificial intelligence to make the experience for flying and driving the its car more engaging and hassle-free. The company claims that its flying car is luxurious, gets visually appealing exterior, features GPS tracker and entertainment on board. The flying car gets a panoramic window canopy that provides a 300-degree view.

The hybrid flying car is claimed to have a range of 100 kilometres and a top speed of 120km/hr. The maximum flight time is claimed to be 60 minutes and the highest service ceiling is 3,000 feet.

 
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Congratulations to the team but if I were them, I would shift my focus towards individual flying vehicles that are much more practical compared to hybrids that won't be allowed to be driven on the road.

Such large quadcopters can also be configured to carry passengers autonomously and can be used as taxis in tourist locations. There is a Chinese startup called Ehang that has shown a similar concept.

Lots of potential for them. Hopefully the government doesn't stifle their ideas due to the archaic drone and vehicle regulations present in the country.
 
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