The giant drone-like vehicle has 2 seats, 18 propellers, and is powered by 9 batteries, allowing it a flight time of around 30 minutes.
The flight was unmanned as it is still in its testing phase, which will last 5 years and eventually include pilots. The aim is for the Volocopter to work through the use of having a smartphone app, ordering a Volocopter and having it pick you up and take you to your next destination.
Dubai sees Volocopter as the eventual future of passenger travel.
(Source: Business Insider UK YouTube channel)
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