A new flying car prototype with autonomous capabilities has been unveiled by XPeng Huitian, a division of XPeng Motors in China. The X2, as its being called, is the fifth-generation flying car from XPeng, and according to the company’s Chairman and CEO, “marks another step closer to a more widely available and safe flying car.”
In a recent post on Weibo, XPeng Chairman and CEO He Xiaopeng announced the X2 flying car along with a 1.5-minute video showing the vehicle in action. By reporting this news from China, CnEVPost has shared additional specs on the X2 flying vehicle.
The flying car from XPeng Huitian weighs 360 kg (794 lbs) and can handle a maximum takeoff weight of 560 kg (1,235 lbs). Since it is battery electric, the X2 has the endurance for 35 minutes of flight time, and can reach a maximum speed of 130 km/h (80 mph).
The X2 has also been designed with capabilities to perform autonomous flight path planning. This technology is supported by multiple sensors, allowing the fifth-generation vessel to monitor the ground, assist in returning to land, and communicate in real time over a distance of 100 km (62 miles).
It also comes equipped with a 24-hour monitoring system to spot any potential issues before they escalate.
Source: Elektrek