Random Flight News and Thoughts

[ygolo]

China’s military tests remote 3D printed parts for the battlefield: report

US uses similar tactics as it aids Ukrainian frontline soldiers from a maintenance site in Poland, American military paper says.

www.scmp.com

https://www.cnn.com/2024/08/22/tech/china-drone-delivery-great-wall-intl-hnk/index.html

Food delivery by drone is just part of daily life in Shenzhen

The Chinese delivery giant Meituan flies drones between skyscrapers to kiosks around the city. I went to see how it works.

www.technologyreview.com

 

[ygolo]

China Could Have 100,000 Flying Cars and Air Taxis Over Its Cities by 2030

Chinese eVTOL makers want to create a domestic market with 100,000 flying cars, drones, and air taxis by 2030 as part of its low-altitude economy.

robbreport.com

 

[The Cat]

Yeah, stalling out in three dimensions is gonna make some interesting accidents.

 

[ygolo]

Yeah, stalling out in three dimensions is gonna make some interesting accidents.

Cars are already the most dangerous way to travel.

We'll see if they'll give everyone a license, or if you essentially need a helicopter license to fly one.

Edit: Meanwhile, doors are falling off Boeing airplanes.