World's first flying car-drone unveiled by Airbus

An incredible new vehicle, which can drive on the road and fly, could be the solution to the congested cities.

In this configuration, Pop.Up becomes a urban self-piloted air vehicle, taking advantage of the third dimension to get from A to B efficiently whilst avoiding traffic congestion on the ground.

Designers at Airbus and Italdesign have used two separate electric propelled motors, which is what allows it to travel on the roads and fly.

It is being showcased at 2017 Geneva Motor Show in concept format bringing to the fore the versatility of a small two seater road auto that can take off vertically and land.

This two-seater auto will be capable of vertical take-off and landing when attached to the flight propellers - making it ideal for travelling around busy cities.

According to a statement released by both companies, the capsule is planned to measure out at 2.6 meters-long, 1.4-m-high and 1.5-m-wide.

This flying auto will essentially be a taxi service - the idea being to minimise the time sitting in queues of traffic and watching the metre climb, which can be frustrating.

Once the passenger has reached their destination, the capsule, if disconnected from the ground module will automatically return to its dedicated recharge station.

It even comes with a mobile app, which helps identify the best transport solution-ground or air-based on timing, traffic, congestion, costs, and ridesharing demands.

The user can stay for the entire journey in the same capsule without worrying about switching between different travel modes and enjoy the entire commute time, with real time interaction between the capsule and the surrounding urban environment and communities.

"Today, automobiles are part of a much wider eco-system: If you want to design the urban vehicle of the future, the traditional auto can not alone be the solution for megacities", Italdesign CEO Jörg Astalosch said.

Italdesign and Airbus are moving into the third dimension with their Pop-Up concept vehicle.

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