Popular Post DaiHard Posted September 24, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 24, 2021 A UK company, Vertical Aerospace, has just sold 200 of its vertical take off taxis to Japan. The company has orders for around another 1200 from around the world. Would they be a good idea for the crowded roads in BKK? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss1960 Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 No a) to many cables b) no landing spaces c) taxi mafia wouldn't like them 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Zweistein Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 In this polluted air ? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post klauskunkel Posted September 25, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 25, 2021 Just imagine the different kinds of U-turns they could do... 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post poyai111 Posted September 25, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 25, 2021 BKK drivers have a huge problem dealing with speed and distance judgement. Compounded enormously if they have to deal with three dimensional incidents 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post malibukid Posted September 25, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 25, 2021 12 hours ago, Swiss1960 said: No a) to many cables b) no landing spaces c) taxi mafia wouldn't like them taxi mafia would take them over and the prices would be sky high 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgMech Cowboy Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 The sky really is falling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew65 Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 I think that in the UK there are strict rules on flying below 500 meters (?) over built-up areas? Also, I believe that the private ownership of helicopters is banned in Thailand, so there's still a long way to go on this!???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfd101 Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 Maintenance might be a small problem. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Doctor Tom Posted September 25, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 25, 2021 2 minutes ago, mfd101 said: Maintenance might be a small problem. flying ability would be a bigger one. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Lou Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 14 hours ago, Albert Zweistein said: In this polluted air ? The air's the same with these, with taxis or walking! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Lou Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 (edited) 27 minutes ago, mfd101 said: Maintenance might be a small problem. Why? Edited September 25, 2021 by Liverpool Lou 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Lou Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 1 hour ago, Andrew65 said: Also, I believe that the private ownership of helicopters is banned in Thailand, so there's still a long way to go on this!???? They're not helicopters. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyfez Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 The army wouldnt allow it. Too difficult to police Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted September 25, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 25, 2021 51 minutes ago, mfd101 said: Maintenance might be a small problem. Maintenance and pilot training... 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabruer Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 And who would pilot them. A lot of the current taxi drivers are severely challenged piloting a 4 wheeled vehicle, not to mention a flying one ???? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopitiam Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 14 minutes ago, fabruer said: And who would pilot them. A lot of the current taxi drivers are severely challenged piloting a 4 wheeled vehicle, not to mention a flying one ???? Don't worry, these will be pilotless flying taxis. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srikcir Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 1 hour ago, Liverpool Lou said: They're not helicopters. Operates in the same fashion as the VTOL V-22 Osprey on takeoff and landing except all electrical, no carbon footprint. Otherwise operates as a propeller fixed wing aircraft in flight, albeit quietly. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Liverpool Lou Posted September 25, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 25, 2021 (edited) 15 minutes ago, Srikcir said: 1 hour ago, Liverpool Lou said: They're not helicopters. Operates in the same fashion as the VTOL V-22 Osprey on takeoff and landing except all electrical, no carbon footprint. Otherwise operates as a propeller fixed wing aircraft in flight, albeit quietly. I know, so, as I said, they're not helicopters. "...all electrical, no carbon footprint". No carbon footprint, you sure about that? How are they built, then, and does the electricity to charge them come from magic carbon footprint-free sources?! Edited September 25, 2021 by Liverpool Lou 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 17 hours ago, Swiss1960 said: No a) to many cables b) no landing spaces c) taxi mafia wouldn't like them Drunk air-taxi drivers/pilots. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen65 Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 sky's the limit !! I think Thai's would need a Pilot's licence before I would go near one - probably safer if they were driverless 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabruer Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 2 hours ago, Kopitiam said: Don't worry, these will be pilotless flying taxis. That would indeed be a massive upgrade though! Also would cut down on potential talkative encounters, garlic smells, loud music from the radio and telephone calls including long conversations. I know, all can be dealt with but does it really have to happen in the first place? Where available, I find Grab to be a rather great upgrade already. Now, if they went into the pilotless flying business - I would support that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Zweistein Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 6 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said: The air's the same with these, with taxis or walking! No sense of humor or sarcasme. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ54 Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 Great especially with the congestion on the streets.... land on helicopter pads if VTOL... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangon04 Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 If a Farang is riding a remote (pilotless) VTOL air taxi, and the operator flies it into the side of a building... then according to Thai tradition the Farang will be at fault because if the Farang did not come to Thailand........ so the dead Farang's family will also be liable for the damage to the building and all passers by... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LikeItHot Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 Looks like Singha has beat you to the punch with these eco friendly flying tuk tuks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieAus Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 17 hours ago, Andrew65 said: I think that in the UK there are strict rules on flying below 500 meters (?) over built-up areas? Also, I believe that the private ownership of helicopters is banned in Thailand, so there's still a long way to go on this!???? I thought I read recently that Bangkok Hospital had acquired a helicopter for use as an air ambulance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieAus Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 12 hours ago, fabruer said: That would indeed be a massive upgrade though! Also would cut down on potential talkative encounters, garlic smells, loud music from the radio and telephone calls including long conversations. I know, all can be dealt with but does it really have to happen in the first place? Where available, I find Grab to be a rather great upgrade already. Now, if they went into the pilotless flying business - I would support that. I have encountered what you complain about in your second paragraph in both Australia and the UK, perhaps it is a world wide phenomenon with taxi drivers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
actonion Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 Air? its bad enough on the ground with this lot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heybuz Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 On 9/25/2021 at 5:16 AM, Swiss1960 said: No a) to many cables b) no landing spaces c) taxi mafia wouldn't like them To hard to get out when they refuse to turn the meter on. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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