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Airbus is Landing Flying Cars with Lasers

Airbus A^3 has teamed with Near Earth Autonomy to develop the Vahana flying car's laser-guided landing system. Airbus
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Key Takeaways:

  • Airbus A^3's Vahana is an octocopter personal aerial vehicle capable of vertical take-off and horizontal flight.
  • It utilizes Near Earth Autonomy's Peregrine technology, including lasers and sensors, to scan and suggest safe landing zones due to the unpredictable nature of landing sites.
  • Despite advancements in personal aerial vehicle technology, industry experts believe that fully autonomous flight decision-making software is still years away from existence.
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Okay, so it’s not a flying car in the sense we grew up imagining, but Airbus A^3’s octocopter personal aerial vehicle, Vahana, is still quite impressive.

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