Boeing’s incredible self-driving FLYING taxis with top speed of 110mph & hailed by app set to hit skies by 2030

BOEING’S self-driving FLYING taxis are set to hit the skies by 2030 in a revolutionary tech move.

They will be able to reach a top speed of 110mph and transport passengers as the ambitious plans will soon bring our futuristic dreams into reality.

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Boeing has revealed its ambitious plans for self-driving flying taxis[/caption]

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The futuristic vehicle will be manufactured by Wisk Aero, a subsidiary of the planemaker giant[/caption]

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It will be able to carry four people and their luggage, without the need of a pilot[/caption]

Boeing thinks that by 2030, technology from its subsidiary Wisk Aero will help alleviate traffic congestion in the United States.

Wisk Aero aims to revolutionise urban transportation by providing safe, efficient, and eco-friendly aerial mobility options.

The company’s CEO, Brian Yutko, said on Monday that the pilotless air-taxi are expected to begin carrying passengers “later in the decade” as it works with the US regulator to secure approvals.

“We are right now testing and producing the elements of this aircraft that we will hope to fly around the end of this year,” he said.

Yutko announced the designs for the flying taxis during the Farnborough Airshow, which took place in the UK this week.

But the CEO’s grand promises were made amid challenges in the flying taxi sector, including the need to build stronger batteries that will allow businesses to operate for several flights on a single charge.

They also must persuade the public and authorities that the aircraft is safe, which is much harder to do when the aircraft is autonomous.

Wisk is advancing its sixth-generation aircraft, which is capable of transporting up to four passengers along with their luggage.

This highly advanced air taxi, known as Generation 6, integrates top-tier safety systems from commercial aviation, leading autonomous technology and software, continuous human oversight for every flight, and an efficient design.

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It will also feature 12 propellers for takeoff[/caption]

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The air-axi can maintain a cruising speed of 138 mph[/caption]

The eVTOL has a range of 90 miles (144 km) per charge, including reserves, and can maintain a cruising speed of 120 knots (138 mph/222 kph) at altitudes ranging from 2,500 to 4,000 feet (762 to 1,220 meters).

With a wingspan of 50 feet (15 meters), it features 12 propellers for takeoff, with the front row tilting for forward propulsion during horizontal flight.

During cruising, the four-bladed rear propellers deactivate and lock to minimise drag, while the larger front propellers have been updated to include five blades.

The wings and booms have also been raised above the passenger compartment to improve safety and minimise noise.

Wisk says the eVTOL is intended to fly autonomously utilising “logic-driven, procedural-based, decision-making software,” an array of onboard sensors, and obstacle-avoidance capabilities.

Wisk’s strategy is a departure from other major air-taxi makers, which are developing models that will require a pilot to fly the aircraft. The company has said operators of its aircraft will save on pilot costs.

But industry experts at Bain say a full autonomous passenger flight is not expected before the late 2030s and pilotless aircraft will face competition from autonomous vehicles on the road.

“Maximising passenger occupancy and avoiding return trips with empty aircraft will be crucial for operator profitability,” said Mattia Celli, one of the authors of the Bain report.

Mountain View, California-based Wisk was previously a joint venture between Boeing (BA.N), and Kitty Hawk Corp.

It became a fully-owned subsidiary of the US planemaker last year.