Terrafugia is still tweaking the design of its TF-X, an electric, semi-autonomous, vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) flying car, which is slated to be tested in 2016 and 2017.
FAA Grants Terrafugia sUAS Exemption for Flight Testing
Key Takeaways:
- Terrafugia is developing the TF-X, an electric, semi-autonomous vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) flying car, with full-scale testing slated for 2016-2017.
- The company will soon begin flight testing an unmanned, one-tenth scale model of the TF-X to gather data on its hovering ability and flight characteristics, guiding the final design.
- The FAA has granted Terrafugia an exemption to operate these small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) for commercial research and development flights.
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