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In the passage "Volocopter: 18-propeller electric helicopter takes flight" by Sheena Mckenzie The new 18 propeller electric helicopter was invented by three German engineers. They say it is Eco-friendly because it is powered by a 100 kg battery which gives the this amazing piece of future transportation a max speed of 70kph. Although very astounding, the Volocopter was not cheap. Featuring 18 propellers and a super light carbon frame the futuristic vehicle took around a decade to design and build not to mention a wopping cost of about $5.4 million. Critics say that the new Volocopter can, in the near future, become a new form of transportation.