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'Flying automobile' succeeds in first urban flight in China

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'Flying automobile' succeeds in first urban flight in China

‘Voyager X2’ flying over downtown Guangzhou (Photo = Xpeng)

China's Xpeng's flying drone, often known as the 'flying automobile', succeeded in its first urban flight.

Reuters reported on the eighth (local time) that Xpeng Aero, an affiliate of Chinese EV manufacturer Xpeng, accomplished a low-altitude flight with the Voyager X2 within the central business district of the southern city of Guangzhou.

This flight is Xpeng's first urban flight, and the corporate announced that it has proven its usability in complex urban environments. In addition they said that it may possibly be used for urban air traffic (UAM), comparable to crossing the Pearl River that runs through downtown Guangzhou, in addition to for tourism.

In a recent interview with local media, He Xiaoping, Chairman and CEO of

The corporate first introduced the Voyager The X2's flight distance is 35 minutes and it may possibly fly at a maximum speed of 130 km/h.

Particularly, it attracted attention with an idea designed to drive on the road normally, but spread its wings and fly when there are traffic jams or obstacles.

Nevertheless, the Voyager

Xpeng is aiming for mass production in 2025, and the worth is reportedly being considered at around $140,000 (roughly 185 million won).

Reporter Lim Da-jun ydj@aitimes.com

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