Wow, the Jetsons era is here -Flying Taxis

[Super Nova]

The future is going to be amazing.

Who will use this service? I will give it a go.

Dubai is going to have something similar soon. I will queue up for a go.

Flying Taxis? Uber and NASA Just Paired Up to Make That Happen

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technolo ... spartanntp

Uber is taking a big step towards making its vision of flying vehicles a reality, announcing on Wednesday an agreement with NASA to develop a fleet of air taxis by 2020.

While the ride-hailing service and the U.S. space agency may seem like an odd couple, the relationship is necessary in order to keep everything running smoothly when Uber ultimately takes to the skies.
"The space act that we signed with NASA is initially about collaboration around air traffic management," Jeff Holden, Uber's chief product officer, told NBC News. With so many aerial vehicles flying at a low attitude, the collaboration will be necessary to help manage the skies.
... see link for more

[Super Nova]

While the technology is interesting I am concerned how this will be managed.

The airways are not like roads, legislation to control the air will now because a big issue.

Safety will be a big concern.

Government are not good at managing such a change. Liabilities need to be assigned. New protocols, licenses, safety checks, ...costs will grow.

Any who is responsible if there is a bug in the software..... as they will most likely be computer controlled and not driven/piloted.

[cods]

I want one....I am putting it on my Christmas list.,

[Neferti]

Looks a bit like a drone .....

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