25 April 2017
One of two flying projects backed by Google co-founder Larry Page has been publicly released in a video. The Kitty Hawk Flyer is an all-electric single-seater with eight propellers that flies up to 15 feet off the ground, or water as it is being launched with floats fitted.
“It is safe, tested and legal to operate in the United States in uncongested areas under the Ultralight category of FAA regulations,” said Kitty Hawk.
“We’ve designed our first version specifically to fly over water. You don’t need a pilot’s license and you’ll learn to fly it in minutes.”
The view ahead and controls of the prototype Kitty Hawk Flyer. [Images and video: Kitty Hawk]
The Kitty Hawk Flyer will go on sale later in 2017. The company says the production version will have a different design, and will be quieter than the prototype. So far, no price has been released.
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This is the first of many personal flying machines that appears to be viable and practical. Thirty mile range would be enough. What a Toy!