According to a report on the New York Times website, Larry Page’s Flying Taxis, Now Exiting Stealth Mode Need a Lift? Check Out This Flying Taxi This is truly the latest revolution in the history of aviation, too cool.

This futuristic autonomous aircraft with tail number N301XZ belongs to the company KITTY HAWK, which is the investment company of Google founder Larry Page.

From the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the aviationdb website, its data can be found, For example: Engine Type Electric Number Engines 13 Aircraft Weight CLASS 1 Aircraft Type Rotorcraft Manufacturer_Name ZEE AERO etc. From regosearch, it is seen that there is another prototype, N303XZ.

I found the homepage of the aircraft manufacturer cora.aero, which contains extremely beautiful videos and photo descriptions, and gained some understanding of its flight mode. 13 electric engines allow it to take off and land vertically like a helicopter, and perform Level Flight like a normal propeller plane. Seeing its engine shafts rotate flexibly is very intelligent.

I copied the FAQ on the website, which is quite interesting. What is Cora? Cora is an air taxi designed and built by Kitty Hawk. It combines electric power, self-piloting software and vertical take-off to pioneer an entirely new way to fly. Cora is the beginning of a journey towards everyday flight, where air travel will be woven into our daily lives. What kind of company is Cora? Cora is a company that develops and manufactures air taxis created by Kitty Hawk. It integrates the latest flight technologies such as electric energy, autonomous driving, and vertical take-off. Cora has just started a journey where flight technology can be freely used in daily life.

Why have you made this aircraft? Cora isn’t just about flying. It’s about people and mobility. It’s about the time you could save soaring over traffic. The friends you could visit. The opportunities you could seize. Cora is about giving everyone a fast and easy way to get around that doesn’t come at the expense of the planet. Why did you manufacture this aircraft? Cora is not just about flying, but focuses more on human mobility. Now we can consider the issue of saving costs on traffic. You can visit friends, you can seize more opportunities. Cora can provide you with a faster and easier way to travel.

What is so special about Cora? Access: Cora rises like a helicopter and flies like a plane, eliminating the need for a runway and creating the possibility of taking off from places like rooftops. Ease: Cora will use self-flying software combined with human oversight to make flying possible for people without training. Sustainability: Cora is powered by the same kind of technology that helps electric cars contribute to a more sustainable world. What are the characteristics of Cora? Cora can Climb like a helicopter and fly straight like a normal plane, so it doesn’t need a Runway and can take off using spaces like rooftops. Cora will use automatic flight software, but under human supervision, so flight operations can be completed by ordinary people without training. Cora uses sustainable energy technology similar to electric cars.

How much would it cost to buy one of these? This aircraft will not be available for consumer sale. Cora will be a part of a service similar to an airline or a rideshare. How much does it cost to buy an aircraft? This product is not for general consumers. Cora will be used for services similar to airlines or ride-sharing flights.

Is Cora safe? Cora is a vehicle just like a car or an airplane. Anything that moves has some inherent risk. Cora has a number of safety features such as: Independent Rotors: Because our fans & propellers are electric, they can operate independently. An issue with one has no effect on the others. Triple Redundant Flight-Computer: Cora is equipped with three independent flight-computers that each calculate its location. If there’s an issue with one of them, Cora can still reliably navigate. A parachute that launches if Cora needs to land without its fans. Is Cora safe? Cora is a means of transport similar to a car or an airplane. Any moving traffic will have inherent dangers. However, Cora has many safety features, including: Independent Rotors: Our propellers and blades use electricity, they can be controlled independently. A single problem will not affect other parts. Triple Redundant Flight Computer: Cora is equipped with three sets of independent flight computers. Even if one fails, Cora can still navigate stably. If Cora loses its blades, it will open a parachute to land.

Finally, its technical specifications: Product Name: Cora (prototype) Type of Machine: Air taxi Power: All-electric Capacity: Designed for two passengers. Altitude: Operates between 500 ft to 3000 ft above the ground. Wingspan: 36 feet/about 11 meters Vertical take-off and landing: Cora is powered by 12 independent lift fans, which enable her to take off and land vertically like a helicopter. Therefore, Cora has no need for a runway. Fixed wing flight: On a single propeller. Range: Initially about 62 miles / about 100 kilometres. Speed: About 110 miles per hour / about 180 kilometres per hour. Regulation: Cora has an experimental airworthiness certificate from both the New Zealand Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). We are working with the CAA on further certification goals to bring an air taxi service to the commercial market.

Power: All-electric Passenger Capacity: 2 passengers Flight Altitude: 500 to 3000 feet Wingspan: 36 feet / 11 meters Vertical Take-off and Landing: Uses 12 independent lift fans, therefore no Runway is needed Fixed Wing Flight: Single propeller engine Range: 62 miles, approximately 100 kilometers Speed: 110 mph / approximately 180 km/h Airworthiness Certificate: Has obtained experimental airworthiness certificates from the New Zealand Civil Aviation Authority and the US Federal Aviation Administration. We are working with the New Zealand Civil Aviation Authority to obtain commercial air taxi flight airworthiness certificates.

Looking forward to flying on this aircraft soon!