Electric air taxis have seen an explosion due to technological advances in electric motors, battery technology, and autonomous software.
Larry Page, CEO at Google parent company Alphabet has invested millions in aviation start-ups Zee Aero, and Kitty Hawk. Both are working to create all-electric flying taxis.
Kitty Hawk is believed by be developing a flying vehicle and has already filed more then a dozen registrations for aircraft with the Federal Aviation Administration.
Page, who co-founded Google with Sergey Brin back in 1998, has personally invested $100 million (£70 million) into the two companies, which have yet to publicly acknowledge or demonstrate their technology.
AirSpaceX’s latest prototype, Mobi-One was unveiled at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in early 2018. The electric aircraft can carry up to four passengers, and can be vertically taken-off or landed. It is similar to its closest rivals.
Airbus is also hard at work on an all-electric, vertical-take-off-and-landing craft, with its latest Project Vahana prototype, branded Alpha One, successfully completing its maiden test flight in February 2018.
The self-piloted helicopter reached a height 16 feet (five m) before successfully returning home. The test flight lasted 53 seconds.
Airbus shared previously a well-produced concept clip, showcasing its vision of Project Vahana.
The footage shows a sleek, self-flying aircraft with one passenger. It has a canopy that retracts in a similar fashion to a helmet visor for motorcycle helmets.
The Airbus Project Vahana prototype was christened Alpha One after it successfully flew its maiden test flight in February 2018. The self-piloted helicopter reached 16 feet (five meters) before returning to the ground. The test flight lasted 53 second total
AirSpaceX, another company that hopes to transport commuters into the air, is also a possibility.
Detroit-based startup has promised to deploy 2,500 planes in the 50 biggest cities in the United States by 2026.
AirSpaceX’s latest prototype, Mobi-One was unveiled at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in early 2018.
Like its closest rivals the electric aircraft can carry up to four passengers and can vertically take-off or land.
AirSpaceX even offers broadband internet access for high-speed internet access, so you can check your Facebook News Feed while you fly to work.
AirSpaceX claims that the craft can be used for passenger and cargo services, as well as medical and casualty evacuation, and tactical Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance.
Uber is working hard to get its ride-hailing services online.
Dubbed Uber Elevate, Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi tentatively discussed the company’s plans during a technology conference in January 2018.
‘I think it’s going to happen within the next 10 years,’ he said.