Published 10:55 IST, September 21st 2021

Scindia reviews 'Asia's 1st hybrid flying car' model, to offer medical emergency services

Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia reviewed the model of 'Asia's First Hybrid flying car' developed by Vinata AeroMobility for city commuting

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Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiritya Scindia on Monday, September 20, reviewed model of 'Asia's First Hybrid flying car' that will be used for transporting people, cargo. model developed by young team of Vinata AeroMobility will be used for medical emergency services. 

Jyotirtiya Scindia wrote on Twitter, "Delighted to have been introduced to concept model of soon-to-become Asia's First Hybrid flying car by young team of @VAeromobility". 

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He furr said, "Once this takes off, flying cars would be used for transporting people and cargo, as well as for providing medical emergency services. My best wishes to team. #DroneRevolutionBegins".

Asia's first hybrid flying car

According to flying car manufacturer,  fully autonomous hybrid-electric VTOL vehicle once transformed into reality will be capable of carrying two passengers at a time. vehicle will be powered by a co-axial qu-rotor system that draws energy from eight BLDC motors. se motors come with eight fixed pitch propellers and biofuel will be used for powering motors of vehicle. 

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vehicle can carry a maximum weight of 1,300 Kg and can fly up to 60 minutes at a top speed of 120 kmph. Referring to range of car, manufacturers claimed that  flying car can fly up to 100 km without refuelling and can fly at a maximum height of 3,000 ft from ground level. In terms of aircraft safety, even if one rotor of vehicle fails, or worker motors and propellers to a safe landing.

With increased ro traffic in cities, sky is only alternative for commuting, is take of Urban transportation experts who have been vocating for such possibilities. ding on more convenience to model, manufacturers explained that flying cars can run on ros and fly in sky, providing more convenience for transportation sector. Platforms like Uber has been planning to introduce flying car fleet with reduced time and lower congestion on ros. 

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One of conventional auto giants, Hyundai, South Korean automaker, has demonstrated a similar concept where flying cars could be used for city commuting.

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10:55 IST, September 21st 2021