For yet few flying cars is characterized by two things – tyres for on road and rotors for flight. Goodyear presented at the international motor show in Geneva the concept, bringing together the tyre and screw in a one — Aero.
Goodyear the idea is that while the car is moving on the road, the tires are perpendicular to the roadway. To fly, two diagonal tires are transferred in a horizontal position and start spinning, while the spokes of a wheel turn into the main rotor blades.
Once achieved the necessary lifting force for the separation of the vehicle from the surface, the other two tires are moved to the horizontal position, ensuring the machine vertical, as the quadcopter take off. After hovering rotors again change the position, as the aircraft — in order to provide forward motion.
Since Aero needs to spin very fast for a long time, it suggests to use magnetic propulsion to create zero friction. It also provides for the availability of fiber optic sensors to monitor road conditions, tread wear and overall structural integrity.
Collected by sensors and communication systems the information is transmitted to the onboard processor, equipped with artificial intelligence which on the basis of the obtained data will offer the optimum mode of driving in specific conditions.
Source — Goodyear