Hold onto your hoverboards, future travelers! China just tested a sci-fi-worthy electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft that could revolutionize short-distance transport. Developed by the Chinese mainland's aerospace giant CASC, this modular flying machine completed its maiden flight today in Chongqing – and it’s straight out of a Star Wars playbook. ✨
The aircraft’s split design features a detachable flying module (think: giant drone 🚁) that can carry two passengers at 150 km/h, paired with a ground module that’s basically a smart electric vehicle with 300km range. Imagine Uber Air meeting Tesla in 2026! 🔋
Engineers packed this sky cruiser with five cutting-edge technologies, including tiltrotor controls and AI-assisted navigation. Its Lego-like modularity allows quick upgrades – swap cabin designs faster than you change smartphone cases! 📱
While currently focused on transport and emergency services, this innovation signals China’s push into low-altitude mobility markets. As one engineer told state media: "We’re building tomorrow’s infrastructure today." 🌆
With airworthiness certification underway, could this be the start of Jetsons-style commuting? The tech’s here – now we wait for traffic jams to move to the skies! ☁️
