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An 18-propeller drone-like flying taxi took to the skies in Singapore for the first time on Tuesday 22nd October, as German firm Volocopter conducted a test flight of its vehicle around the Marina Bay district.

The battery-operated, two-seater vehicle flew for about two minutes and 30 seconds, with a pilot on board.

Although the vehicle is autonomous, Volocopter placed a pilot inside during the test for safety reasons.

The flight was almost delayed due to heavy rain, but the go-ahead to take off was given once the skies cleared.

Volocopter’s air taxi resembles a helicopter, but is based on drone technology and can fly two people for about 30km.

It is designed specifically for inner-city missions and can carry 160kg.

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