Airspeeder, the electric flying car series, continues performing different trials to perfect its MK3 vehicle. While unmanned flights have been carried out so far, racing pilots will be in charge of them when competitions begin.
After having successfully completed the first flights a few months ago, Alauda Aeronautics, company in charge of manufacturing these vehicles, reported this week that the driverless prototype reached a high speed of 93 kilometers per hour.
“Speed tests have led our pilotless Mk3 to 93 km / h, but we are still trying to perfect the flying car’s sound,” Airspeeder detailed through its Twitter social network account.
Preparation and Supervision
The work and planning carried out by Airspeeder is not the result of improvisation, but through the collaboration of the most qualified group of scientists, and the supervision of the aeronautical authorities to ensure no flaws that might cause accidents.
In this regard, the expedition in the South Australian deserts has been under the observation of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority of the country (CASA).
Besides being performed initially with remote pilots, the operations have been configured through a sensor catalog to ensure the test did not come to a crashing end.
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The Mk3 will have batteries capable of keeping it airborne for about 15 minutes, which, although it could be a problem for the competition, could serve as an incentive for potential pit stops.
The vehicle has a thrust-to-weight ratio of 3.5, exceeding an F-15E Strike Eagle, one of the world’s most advanced fighter aircraft. The thrust-to-weight ratio, along with other propulsion system characteristics, has been verified as part of the extensive testing and development program preceding the start of production.
Image: Airspeeder
Alauda is convinced that this type of competition could begin testing later this year, on an experimental basis and with a view to a real championship in the short term.
“The Airspeeder Mk3 is the World”s first high performance eVTOL craft,” said Pearson, and “is the result of the best minds working focused on accelerating a mobility revolution. Racing will take a step further and we are looking forward to compete with elite teams, to show the world the dynamic potential of these incredible machines,” says Matthew Pearson, CEO of Airspeeder.
Written by I Jhonattan González
