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Flying cars take off in China as state backs low-altitude air travel
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I wasn't saying it couldn't be done, I was saying drones as vehicles doesn't seem viable (economically or for safety reasons).
Also, when you put in bigger batteries you increase the weight, thus increasing the amount of power you need to fly the drone. If these ventures say their drones get 20-30 minutes of flight I would assume that's got to be around the current sweet spot.
You're idea for making it more bike-like might be able to help with flight time (if drag doesn't become a larger problem), but I don't think commercially anyone is going to want to fly unprotected from wind and the elements.
I would fly that bitch everyday and twice a day when I'm drunk.