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Due to be raced in 2021, the Mk3 will be controlled remotely for now, with courses allowing for speeds of up to […]","datePublished":"2021-02-05","dateModified":"2021-02-05","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Flying-Electric-Race-Series-2021-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Flying-Electric-Race-Series-2021-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/flying-electric-race-series-set-for-2021\/","about":["Cars","LATEST CAR NEWS","MOTORSPORT"],"wordCount":439,"keywords":["Airspeeder","Airspeeder racing","motorsport"],"articleBody":"Set to be the Formula One of the skies, with manned races set for next yearThe future is here. The Airspeeder Mk3 has been unveiled and not only works but it\u2019s actually due to be put into real-life racing action later this year.Built by Alauda, the Airspeeder Mk3 is the world\u2019s first flying electric race car. Due to be raced in 2021, the Mk3 will be controlled remotely for now, with courses allowing for speeds of up to 120 km\/h (around 75 mph).The Airspeeder racing series has been in the making for a while now and has only been gaining momentum since inception. Securing a partnership with Acronis just last year seemed to affirm the race series\u2019 potential given Acronis\u2019 \u201cextraordinary culture of technological success in Formula One and Formula E\u201d according to founder of Alauda and Airspeeder, Matt Pearson.This year will serve as a test and 2022 is currently set to see Airspeeder races with the high-performance octocopters to be manned with real human pilots!As exciting and exhilarating the Airspeeder races will surely be, there\u2019s more to it than just watching flying racing cars as if in some sort of sci-fi film. The Airspeeder race series also has an overarching objective of accelerating advancements in clean-air technologies for aerial mobility.\u201cThe unveiling of the world\u2019s first full-sized electric flying racing car is a landmark moment in the dawn of a new mobility revolution.\u201d Matt Pearson said.It is competition that drives progress and our racing series is hastening the arrival of technology that will transform clean-air passenger transport, logistics and even advanced air mobility for medical applications. The world\u2019s first electric flying car races will take place this year and will be the most exciting and progressive motorsport on the planet.\u201dDescribed as \u201cFormula One of the skies\u201d\u00a0 we can hope that pioneered technologies of Airspeeder racing could trickle down to uses in things from ordinary passenger planes to new-age delivery drones.More than 10 identical Airspeeder Mk3 race-crafts are currently being manufactured which will then be supplied to the racing teams.Although brand new in the world of Motorsport, Airspeeder racing is shaping up to be entertaining at the least. The Mk3 race-craft has seen a power increase of 95% from the Mk2 and weight just 100kg unmanned. They have been designed for excellent manoeuvrability and batteries can be changed pit-stop-style thanks to quick-release mechanisms. Let us know if you\u2019re excited about the potential of Airspeeder races, in the comments below!If you enjoyed this, you may also like: \u2018Aston Martin\u2019s New F1 Team: All You Need To Know\u2019"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Flying Electric Race Series 2021","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/flying-electric-race-series-set-for-2021\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]