Self-driving air taxis inspired by a private jet would shuttle commuters in a post-pandemic world

Although the world is still battling the coronavirus, one Italian designer is looking toward a post-pandemic world to help commuters travel safely and securely to their destination. Andrea Ponti released a gallery of concept designs for a private jet-like drone that carries up to four passengers while they sit in single seats with soft fabric and leather cushions. Called'Kite,' the craft would use a propulsion system of four double-helix rotors and features a pair of LED headlights to help with landing and low-altitude flying. Ponti chose the name as a reference to the black kite, a well-known bird in Hong Kong, as he aims to use the air taxis in China's Greater Bay Area. This area consists of nine cities and two special administrative regions – locations that are suffering economically due to travel restrictions amid the coronavirus.