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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Texas Firm Unveils Jet-Powered Flying Car That Takes Off Like A Drone And Flies Like A Fighter Jet
Caption: A company has revealed a jet-powered flying machine that looks like it came straight out of a sci-fi movie. The Axion, created by Texas-based FusionFlight, is a futuristic VTOL aircraft that can reach speeds of 225 mph. Unlike typical electric VTOLs, the Axion uses eight kerosene-fueled jet engines, meaning no propellers or batteries. Weighing 330 lbs fully fueled, the compact aircraft handles like a drone, can hover, land with precision, and even keep flying if one engine fails. The Axion can fly for 15 minutes per refuel — ideal for quick trips — and there's no downtime waiting for batteries to recharge. FusionFlight sees potential beyond personal thrills — envisioning the Axion in rescue ops, surveillance, and rapid cargo delivery in tough terrain. Pilots can control it manually with dual joysticks, or let the onboard AI take over with a simple touchscreen destination input. It can even be flown remotely, making it perfect for missions that are too dangerous for humans to attempt directly. Ground testing is already in motion, with full flight trials expected by the end of the year.
Keywords: Science & Technology,Jet-powered personal aircraft,Axion,FusionFlight,VTOL,micro-turbine engines,drone takeoff,high-speed flight,autonomous flying,urban air mobility,future of aviation
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