[飞行汽车 新闻] 因为厌倦了市区通勤的拥堵，StephenFries干脆在澳大利亚成立了一家名叫MacchinaVolantis的初创企业，希望打造出一款能够垂直起降（VTOL）、续航里程也喜人的飞行汽车。作为一款五座车型（机型），其配备了柴油增程器，支持在飞行和道路模式之间进行切换，以实现三倍于以往的出行效率。虽然很多人产生过与StephenFries同样的想法，但他并不打算交由其他人去实现。他认为，借助现有的技术和成熟经验，能够很快设计出这种两用型交通工具。

此前，我们已经听说过来自空中客车的Vahana、以及Lilium和Joby等飞行汽车项目。然而Fries计划建造一款更大的五座型号，且每位乘客可携带25公斤的行李。道路模式下，这辆“三轮车”的性能相对有限。在前置70kW（93hp）可转向单驱动轮的带动下，最高时速仅为60km/h（37mph）。

鉴于这款交通工具是为了在空中飞行而设计的，这点可以不那么计较。在道路模式下，它的体型还是相对紧凑的，能够轻松停进车库（只需占用一个车位）。起飞的时候，它的顶翼会从外壳处伸展出来，底翼则向下折叠。然后在12组电动马达（60kw/80hp）的驱动下，将1.65吨（3638磅）的机身垂直送入空中。

空中飞行时，管道风扇会向前倾斜，机身变成高效的翼飞模式，速度约65节，翼扇折叠在盖子后面。100L（26.4加仑）的油箱为增程式柴油发电机提供能源，最大巡航速度150节（278km/h或173mph），续航里程超1000英里（1600公里）。

除了12套冗余电机，该飞行汽车还配备了应急着陆用的弹道降落伞。与消费级无人机一样，起降的过程都是高度自动化的。用户可轻松设置飞行路径，然后自动驾驶至目的地。虽然在短时间内，我们无法见到真机的量产。但Fries声称自己有带领大项目的经验，未来还是可期的。

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Tired of urban commuting congestion, Stephen Fries set up a start-up in Australia called Macchina Volantis in the hope of creating a flying car that can take off and land vertically (VTOL) and has a pleasant range. As a five-seater model, it is equipped with diesel extender to support switching between flight and road modes to achieve triple travel efficiency. Although many people have had the same idea as Stephen Fries, he does not intend to leave it to others. He believes that with the help of existing technology and mature experience, this dual-purpose vehicle can be designed quickly.
Previously, we've heard about flying car projects from Airbus Vahana, Lilium and Joby. However, Fries plans to build a larger five-seat model with 25 kilograms of luggage per passenger. In road mode, the performance of this tricycle is relatively limited. Driven by the front 70 kW (93 hp) steerable single drive wheel, the maximum speed is only 60 km/h (37 mph).
Given that this vehicle is designed to fly in the air, that's not a big deal. In road mode, it is relatively compact and can easily park in the garage (occupying only one parking space). When it takes off, its top wing extends from the outer shell, while its bottom wing folds downward. Then, driven by 12 sets of electric motors (60kw/80hp), the 1.65 ton (3638 pounds) fuselage was sent vertically into the air.
When flying in the air, the ducted fan tilts forward, and the fuselage becomes an efficient wing flight mode with a speed of about 65 knots. The wing fan folds behind the cover. The 100L (26.4 gallon) tank provides energy for the supplementary diesel generator, with a maximum cruise speed of 150 knots (278 km/h or 173 mph) and a range of more than 1000 miles (1600 km).

In addition to 12 sets of redundant motors, the flying car is equipped with a ballistic parachute for emergency landing. Like consumer UAVs, takeoff and landing processes are highly automated. Users can easily set the flight path, and then drive to their destination automatically. Although in a short time, we can not see the production of real machines. But Fries claims that he has the experience to lead big projects and that the future is still promising.（文/飞行汽车 www.feiauto.com）

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