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Humans Can Fly in This Drone-Like Electric Hybrid 'Octocopter'
The company that partnered with UPS to create a package-delivering drone is ready to fly its new passenger aerial vehicle.
The SureFly, a two-seater electric hybrid helicopter (or "octocopter," because of its eight propellers), has received approval from the FAA to take a test flight at CES in Las Vegas on Jan. 8.
Designed by Ohio-based commercial transportation solutions company Workhorse Group, the SureFly is designed to be safer, easier to fly and more affordable than a typical chopper. SureFly pilots can drive the aircraft in a similar manner to a drone -- via joystick instead of steering wheel -- and carry up to 400 pounds for up to 70 miles at a time. The aircraft is also compact: It's smaller than a pickup truck, plus its arms and propellers fold to simplify transportation and storage.
(Score: 2) by takyon on Tuesday January 09 2018, @05:28PM (1 child)
When's the last time a redneck shot at a helicopter? Last Thursday?
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(Score: 2) by JoeMerchant on Tuesday January 09 2018, @06:47PM
Shouldn't need to shoot this one, a short length of chain into the props would be nasty and effective.
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