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The passenger drone of the unique modular minivan, Land Aircraft Carrier, has successfully completed its inaugural flight.

In 2023, AeroHT, a division of the Chinese car manufacturer Xpeng, unveiled the concept of a modular electric minivan called the Land Aircraft Carrier, which will feature a passenger drone.
Пассажирский дрон уникального минивэна Land Aircraft Carrier успешно завершил свой первый полет.
Пассажирский дрон минивэна Land Aircraft Carrier совершил первый полет / © Chinanews

Less than two years later, on January 23, 2025, a drone successfully conducted its first demonstration flight in Haikou, southern China, astonishing spectators with its unique ability to autonomously detach from and reconnect to a vehicle.

Пассажирский дрон минивэна Land Aircraft Carrier совершил первый полет / © Chinanews0

The three-axis minivan, Land Aircraft Carrier, despite its impressive size, is designed to carry only four individuals, as a significant portion of the interior space is occupied by a compartment for a passenger drone, which is a two-seat electric aircraft capable of vertical takeoff and landing.

Пассажирский дрон минивэна Land Aircraft Carrier совершил первый полет / © Chinanews1

Currently, construction is underway in Guangzhou for a factory dedicated to producing the Land Aircraft Carrier. By August, the company plans to launch a pilot production line, with initial deliveries expected to commence by the end of 2025.

It is anticipated that the factory will produce around 10,000 modular minivans annually.

Пассажирский дрон минивэна Land Aircraft Carrier совершил первый полет / © Chinanews2