Many have no doubt wished they could soar over traffic instead of being stuck in it, and a drone slated to soon begin testing could make that fantasy a reality. The incredible flying machine is called the Airvinci and is being developed by Tarek Ibrahim and his team.
Powered by a ducted fan, the aircraft can take off and land vertically. It also designed to haul loads weighing hundreds of pounds, which makes the drone capable of carrying a compartment large enough to accommodate a human.
Throughout the development of the personal transportation option, one of the goals has been to keep the Airvinci’s price around that of a car.
According to the project manager, the prototype is almost ready and test flights will begin this summer. The team believes availability could happen as early as 2017.
