What's new at CIIE: Lightweight drone car no flight of fancy

Zhu Shenshen
The Xpeng X2, which resembles a large drone, is the latest flying car to be featured at the CIIE.
Zhu Shenshen
What's new at CIIE: Lightweight drone car no flight of fancy
Dong Jun / SHINE

Visitors gather in front of the flying car.

The Xpeng X2, which resembles a large drone, is the latest flying car to be featured at the CIIE.

It's in the booth of Spain-based HRC, which offers lightweight materials and technologies.

The X2 weighs 360kg and has maximum take-off weight of 560kg. It supports a maximum flying time of up to 35 minutes, with a maximum flying speed of 130km per hour, according to previous media reports.

It has been tested, and will be used for future transportation in metropolis.

What's new at CIIE: Lightweight drone car no flight of fancy
Dong Jun / SHINE

The car has an innovative design.


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