the batteries will last around 10-15 minutes per flight, and as soon as Hexa lands, ground staff can unclip them, switch them over with charged batteries, and prepare the aircraft for its next flight.
As the Hexa will be flying under the powered ultralight classification (meaning it requires no certification or pilot's license), you'll be limited to flying under 700 feet, or 1200 feet in some locations, and not over any populated areas. Maximum speed for ultralights is 55 knots, or about 63 mph/101 km/h in terms of ground speed,
The aircraft should be fine for any pilot over 18, under around 250 lbs (113 kg) and shorter than around 6 foot 7 (200 cm).
I realise that this is an early version but even so. The above quotes are from the article. My bolding.
You must have missed the "regulatory free pass" Uber got over the taxi industry, and not just in Australia.
You are quite correct. It was amazing to watch them ignore the rules, initially. Now their drivers are encumbered by all the same rules as a taxi driver, transport category drivers licence, commercial registration for vehicle, passenger carrying insurance.
Uber were banned form London but then appealed and had a win. More to follow.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/b...-a8418106.html