UK predicts piloted flying taxis could take off as early as 2026
The first piloted flying taxi could take off in the UK in 2026. The Department for Transport has unveiled its Future of Flight Action Plan that predicts that by 2030 they will have taxis flying above the ground without pilots. It also anticipates that drone technology will boost the economy by a whopping £45 billion by 2030. Aviation and technology minister Anthony Browne said: "Cutting-edge battery technology will revolutionise transport as we know it - this plan will make sure we have the infrastructure and regulation in place to make it a reality. "From flying taxis to emergency service dro...