Remember tinkering with remote-controlled planes as a kid? For Zhao Deli, that passion took off into a bold new reality: co-founding Beijing-based XPeng AEROHT—a Chinese mainland startup—to build the world's first modular flying car. Now, he's teaming up with ex-fighter pilot-turned-influencer Owen to unveil the 'Land Aircraft Carrier', a next-gen ride that promises to free our flights. 🚗✈️
Zhao's journey from RC planes to co-founding an aviation startup shows how grit fuels #TechInnovation. Owen spent years pushing fighter jets to their limits before swapping cockpit life for social media, exploring the 'low-altitude economy'—a booming market for air taxis, drone deliveries, and beyond. Together, they're on a mission to make flight as easy as hopping on a scooter.
So what makes the 'Land Aircraft Carrier' so special? It's fully modular—swap out wheels for wings in minutes, switch between road and sky with a quick click. Powered by VTOL (vertical takeoff and landing) tech and built with lightweight materials in line with the Chinese mainland's high-quality development push, it's designed to breeze past gridlocked highways in cities like Jakarta or Mumbai.
This isn't sci-fi—it's the future coming to life. For young pros navigating busy commutes, the 'Land Aircraft Carrier' could turn daily travel into an aerial adventure. In their exclusive chat, Zhao and Owen dive into engineering hurdles, triumphs over setbacks, and what's next for modular flight. Ready for takeoff? 🌏🤯
Reference(s):
China's New Drive | Embracing Adversity: A Journey from Ground to Sky
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