Topic: Flying Cars

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Why You Need to Think Twice About Flying Unmanned Aerial Vehicles for Transportation

November 10, 2017 · The dream of personal aerial transport appears tantalizingly within reach, as investors from Silicon Valley to Dubai vow to deliver the future of urban mobility, but rather than embracing that vision, policymakers should consider why flying vehicles are not only unpractical but also unnecessary.

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Uber’s Next Transportation Disruption Flying Cars

April 26, 2017 · Uber is making its vertical take-off and landing plans more concrete via new partnerships announced during its Elevate conference focused on the VTOL industry.

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Google Founder Larry Page’s ‘Flying Car’ Kitty Hawk

April 24, 2017 · The Kitty Hawk Flyer is a new, all-electric aircraft, and it is safe, tested and legal to operate in the United States in uncongested areas under the Ultralight category of FAA regulations, the first version is specifically designed to fly over water, and you don't need a pilot's license, you'll learn to fly it in minutes.

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