Uber teams up with NASA

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https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidv...lying-cars-are-no-joke-for-uber/#3ac428b72600

Flying drone taxis a reality within decade they say.

 

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[Brent S]

I’m scared to think what a trip across town would cost, but that plane pictured is bad ###! I love to fly, unfortunately it’s a rich mans hobby. I bought a truck from a guy recently that went back to school later in life to become a commercial pilot. He is flying for delta now, and told me that every time he is cruising at 10,000ft he can’t believe they pay him for it!

 

[toexist]

I imagine it will be exclusive to the well-to-do initially but then like with everything else...the market will adjust itself.

 

[Arcticdude]

I’m scared to think what a trip across town would cost, but that plane pictured is bad ###! I love to fly, unfortunately it’s a rich mans hobby. I bought a truck from a guy recently that went back to school later in life to become a commercial pilot. He is flying for delta now, and told me that every time he is cruising at 10,000ft he can’t believe they pay him for it!

I took flying lessons about 4 years ago. It's a lot of fun, but the thought of spending $300-400k for a plane kind of put an end to my flying career. My wife's mom and dad both had planes; a Cessna and an old Stenson.

 

[Arcticdude]

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https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidv...lying-cars-are-no-joke-for-uber/#3ac428b72600

Flying drone taxis a reality within decade they say.

I saw this on the news last night. I think it's a great idea, and especially like the vertical take off and landing.

 

[Brent S]

I took flying lessons about 4 years ago. It's a lot of fun, but the thought of spending $300-400k for a plane kind of put an end to my flying career. My wife's mom and dad both had planes; a Cessna and an old Stenson.

You can buy a basic 1970’s Cessna for less than 20k. Sounds reasonable, until you consider the storage, fuel, and maintenance costs. Even a cheap plane is an expensive toy.

 

[Arcticdude]

You can buy a basic 1970’s Cessna for less than 20k. Sounds reasonable, until you consider the storage, fuel, and maintenance costs. Even a cheap plane is an expensive toy.

You're right, except I was looking at a Dehavilland Beaver with floats. A good used one runs around $300-600k. I kind of put that plan on hold for now.

 

[Arcticdude]

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[toexist]

You're right, except I was looking at a Dehavilland Beaver with floats. A good used one runs around $300-600k. I kind of put that plan on hold for now.