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submitted 1 year ago by swope@kbin.social to c/tech@kbin.social

Joby Aviation said this week that it got the green light to flight test its factory-made air taxi, which it hopes to launch commercially in 2025. It's one of several companies reaching for the skies.

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[-] demom@kbin.social 3 points 1 year ago

We truly live in the future now ๐Ÿ˜Š

[-] readbeanicecream@kbin.social 3 points 1 year ago

I would try it ... not sure about being one of the first ones to try it, though.

[-] Hypx@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago

The problem with VTOLs is that they're just helicopters. It is just reinventing the wheel, but usually much dumber that what already exists.

[-] swope@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago

Helicopters are too noisy and are offline a lot for maintenance. I'm yet to be convinced that any of the electric propulsion concepts will overcome their other issues for a long time.

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