JAKARTA - The world's first human flying saucer-shaped airplane flew over Shenzhen, China this month. This futuristic vehicle looks like a cartoon UFO, although it won't take you to another planet.
Instead, these vehicles are designed to take off and land both on land and in water on Earth.
Incredible footage shows a human flying saucer hovering over a lake in Shenzhen with a pilot on board, though it's unclear when or if this vehicle will be ready to pick up other passengers.
Chinese news site, Shenzhen Pages, shared the donut-shaped airplane's images on Twitter June 5.
🧵 1/4 - After more than three years of research and development, Shenzhen UFO Flying Saucer Technology has manufactured the world's first electric vertical take-off manned flying saucer. pic.twitter.com/hRqcq0PdUI
— Shenzhen Pages (@ShenzhenPages) June 5, 2023
"After more than three years of research and development, Shenzhen UFO Flying Saucer Technology has produced the world's first human flying saucer-shaped flying saucer with electric vertical takeoff," wrote Shenzhen Pages in its report.
According to Shenzhen Pages, the aircraft has a hollow fan structure with six holes and 12 propeller blades, .
"This allows the aircraft to achieve three layers of excess security in terms of power supply, power motors, flight control and so on," he added.
The electric vehicle takes off and lands vertically, and can do so from both land and water, making it the first electric seaplane.
Currently, the vehicle can fly for 15 minutes, reach an altitude of up to 200 meters at a speed of 50 kilometers per hour.
"At present, this product is used mainly for tourism and advertising shows and has obtained a global invention patent," added Shenzhen Pages.
H1 from the US
This news comes shortly after the Miami-based aerospace company revealed that their flying car would be flying through the sky in two years - but could cost up to $350.000.
Doron Merdinger, CEO of Doroni Aerospace, told TMZ that his company is testing a two-seater vehicle that looks like a hovering drone and expects delivery no later than 2025.
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Merdinger likens the Doroni H1 to a flying 'roadster' designed for short trips, carrying people several hundred feet into the air at speeds of up to 140 miles per hour.
The company recently conducted its first strapless flight with its prototype, but the success means that in the coming months a full-scale flying model will be ready.
This H1 will be certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as a Light Sport Aircraft, meaning you only need a driver's license and 20 hours of training.
With the boost of innovation in the aviation industry, it seems that personal flying vehicles are getting closer to reality. From human flying saucer-shaped airplanes to flying cars, these technologies promise a faster and more efficient transportation experience.
While it will take time for further development and addressing safety and regulatory challenges, these advances paint a picture of what the future of mobility may hold.
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