Manned Multicopter Takes Off
Drone Innovation Took Flight Today in Texas
Hexa - the Personal Flight Experience
Lift Aircraft, out of Austin Texas, just debuted an exciting piece of aviation innovation. It's called the Hexa and is an 18-prop electric VTOL (vertical takeoff and landing) aircraft. In March 2019, you can have your own personal flight experience onboard the drone with a seat in it for an estimated $150 - $250.
Renting Hexa
Interestingly, Lift doesn't plan on selling the aircraft. They plan on renting them out for personal flight experiences throughout the United States.
Specifications
This is an 18 rotor multirotor. It has a carbon fiber cabin with one seat. There are 4 landing floats that work on land and water. It has 18 small batteries, each one placed under a rotor. Maximum speed is 63 mph. It's limited to flying under 700 feet in most locations. It has a simple control system based on a joystick and iPadPro. Batteries last 10 - 15 minutes per flight. Take off and landing is with the touch of a button. The company says it essentially flies itself. You do have to take a Virtual Reality session about being in the "pilot seat" before you take it for a flight.
Ed Kane amazon.com/author/ekane
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Lift Aircraft, out of Austin Texas, just debuted an exciting piece of aviation innovation. It's called the Hexa and is an 18-prop electric VTOL (vertical takeoff and landing) aircraft. In March 2019, you can have your own personal flight experience onboard the drone with a seat in it for an estimated $150 - $250.
Renting Hexa
Interestingly, Lift doesn't plan on selling the aircraft. They plan on renting them out for personal flight experiences throughout the United States.
Specifications
This is an 18 rotor multirotor. It has a carbon fiber cabin with one seat. There are 4 landing floats that work on land and water. It has 18 small batteries, each one placed under a rotor. Maximum speed is 63 mph. It's limited to flying under 700 feet in most locations. It has a simple control system based on a joystick and iPadPro. Batteries last 10 - 15 minutes per flight. Take off and landing is with the touch of a button. The company says it essentially flies itself. You do have to take a Virtual Reality session about being in the "pilot seat" before you take it for a flight.
Ed Kane amazon.com/author/ekane
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