The SkyRider X2R was a project for flying car design developed by Macro Industries. The SkyRider incorporates tough, lightweight composites for reduced structural weight, it utilizes four-ducted fans with wings to generate lift and maintain flight and uses control systems and onboard computers to generate a travel path to reach a destination given by voice commands.
While still in a prototype phase, the SkyRider is estimated to cost between $500,000 and $1 million, although price is expected to drop to $50,000 if it reaches mass production. In the early 2000s, Macro Industries planned but failed to have an operational prototype by 2005. In 2010, Macro Industries designed and proposed a militarized version of its SkyRider for the DARPA Transformer program. This has not been built as of July 2017 But will it Fly? Macro sets its sights on real Transformer Retrieved January 3, 2015.
Specifications
General characteristics Length: Width: Engines: 1 @ Electric drive Ducted fans: 4 Person capacity: 2 @ Load capacity: Fuel capacity: Range: (50power) Conventional takeoff roll: VTOL take off roll: Noise level: 40 dBA @
Theoretical Performance Cruise speed: (75power) Maximum speed: Rate of climb: per minute Service ceiling:
References
External links MACRO Industries, Inc. Website