The battery-powered Y6S, shown in an artist’s impression over New York, will be able to carry two passengers from London to Heathrow in 12 minutesA British entrepreneur is developing a drone capable of transporting commuters from central London to Heathrow airport in 12 minutes. The electric aircraft could be used as a passenger shuttle to ease congestion in cities around the UK. Autonomous Flight, set up by Martin Warner, 46, will unveil its two-seater model in London in March. The Y6S, an electrical vertical take-off and landing vehicle (VTOL), was developed by engineers in Oxfordshire. Although pilotless flight is dependent on regulation that is being assessed by the Civil Aviation Authority, Autonomous Flight…

Source: The Times January 09, 2018 00:05 UTC