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High-speed electric transport with vertical take-off and landing demonstrated in the US

  • December 8, 2022
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The American company Rotor X Aircraft Manufacturing Company demonstrated a high-speed single-seater electric vehicle with vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL). As reported by Ukrinform, New Atlas reported this.

The American company Rotor X Aircraft Manufacturing Company demonstrated a high-speed single-seater electric vehicle with vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL).

As reported by Ukrinform, New Atlas reported this.

The company claims that the Dragon flying machine can reach speeds of 101 km per hour.

Moreover, RotorX installed eight propellers. At the same time, thanks to the 16 kW electric motor, the movement of each screw is provided.

The company also claims that Dragon’s maximum flight time is around 20 minutes. It can carry pilots weighing up to 113 kg.

The flying vehicle itself is controlled by a joystick.

As for the price, the devices will retail at $99,000 when shipments begin in August 2023.

RotorX is currently reducing that to $85,000 for those who want to make a $19,500 deposit to pre-order the Dragon.

It is noted that there is a ballistic parachute in the middle of the device for the safety of the pilot.

As reported by Ukrinform, California company Archer Aviation successfully performed the first crossover flight with the Maker, a prototype air taxi with vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL).

Photo: RotorX

Source: Ukrinform

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