“If you want to fly over a mountain you can do that and then drive at the
other end and go to your destination or fly over water or past a traffic jam
of course,” said PAL-V CEO and co-founder Robert Dingemanse.
“All those kind of things are possible now.”
PAL-V said the machine is quieter than a helicopter due to the slower rotation
of the rotor. The company says it takes off and lands with low speed, cannot
stall, and is very easy to control, making it one of the safest types of
aircraft.
PAL-V said it meets regulations to be operated in the air and on the roads,
though to fly one a customer must hold a private pilot’s licence, requiring
20 to 30 hours of flying lessons.
Contains video from Reuters
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