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Who is Ravi Tamta? Uttarakhand man develops electric flying car in Almora; check his other inventions

Uttarakhand innovator Ravi Tamta spent 13 years developing HAPIDA SKYNeX, an electric flying car designed to take off and land vertically without a runway.

Who is Ravi Tamta? Uttarakhand man develops electric flying car in Almora; check his other inventions

Ravi Tamta, an innovator from Almora, Uttarakhand, has developed an electric flying car called HAPIDA SKYNeX. Inspired by the difficulties of traveling through the mountains, he spent 13 years creating this prototype. The vehicle can take off and land vertically, much like a drone, and can hover, lift, and control movement using electric motors and propellers.

Despite not having an engineering degree or access to advanced laboratories, Tamta developed the vehicle using the internet, repeated experiments, and support from his parents. HAPIDA SKYNeX uses lightweight materials, can accommodate one pilot, and has a transparent cover to protect the pilot. The vehicle is powered by batteries, producing no direct exhaust emissions during operation.

Though it has completed its first test flight, more testing is needed to ensure control, battery performance, strength, and safety during failures, as well as to address mountain weather, strong winds, landing spaces, and emergency arrangements. Tamta's inventions also include shoes that charge mobile phones, a smart walking stick for people with visual disabilities, a bamboo-splitting machine, and fire-fighting equipment, reflecting his commitment to finding practical solutions to everyday problems.

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