(Technology) Dubai launches the first self flying taxi known as volocopter. Watch video!!!

The world’s first self-flying taxi known as volocopter has been launched at the Jumeirah Beach Park in Dubai, United Arab Emirates in an unmanned flight for the first time.

The volocopter VC 200 was built by a German company e_volo that specialize in making automated air vehicles. The volocopter is operated single handedly with a joystick which significantly reduces the risk of accidents in controversial helicopters.

The reason for the invention according to e_volo was to reduce the rising congestion of vehicles in urban cities all over the world.

The two-seater AAT, is capable of transporting people without human intervention or a pilot according to Dubai Media Office.

The volocopter is expected to be put into use in the fourth quarter of the year. It is powered by electricity and is highly safe. The self flying taxi comprises of 18 rotors to ensure secure cruising and landing in case of any rotor failure. Dubai believes that the self flying taxi service will handle a quarter of all passengers journey in the city by 2030.

“The self driving air taxi is powered by clean electricity which makes it environmental friendly and it has very little noise. It also has a maximum flight time of 30 minutes approximately and a maximum air speed of 100 km per hour,” according to RTA.

The Crown Prince of Dubai Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al-Maktoum commented on the innovation of the volocopter saying:

"After the remarkable success of the first driverless metro in the region, we are glad to witness today the test flight of the Autonomous Air Taxi. This is another proof of our commitment to positive change. We are constantly exploring opportunities to serve the community and advance the prosperity and happiness of society,”

Click to watch video of the volocopter below:

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