British car manufacturer Aston Martin in collaboration with Cranfield University and companies and Rolls-Royce Aerospace Solutions has begun to develop the private urban aircraft with vertical takeoff and landing, According to the resource [url=http://]Naked Science[/url].
The prototype was called Volante Vision Concept. Aircraft, calculated on 3 human, It will be equipped with a hybrid engine and autopilot.
According to the head of Aston Martin, Andy Palmer, to develop such a machine it prompted a desire to provide alternative solutions to urban problems, including traffic congestion, pollution and low mobility in general.
This solution will be air movement, It is an important part of the future of transport.
Volante Vision Concept - is the solution to all the above problems, equipped with top class service, Palmer added.
Strongly supported the idea of the head of department of Rolls-Royce Electrical Rob Watson. According to him, the company has already demonstrated its hybrid electric system for ships and trains, and now I am glad to participate in the project Volante Vision Concept.
We take your breath away at the thought of, what technological solutions are possible in the aerospace industry, he said.