A Driverless Air Taxi Just Had Its First Successful Flight in Oregon
Airbus’ Vahana is a driverless, electric-engined octocopter designed to be capable of maneuvering through an urban or suburban landscape—and of soaring over traffic jams. According to Airbus, the rates will likely be comparable to taxis in traffic, about $1.50 to $2.50 a mile.
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