AUTO AIR

A pilotless plane could be flying you to your holiday destination in future

Developers hope the prototype will be able to fly up to 434 miles - the equivalent of going from the UK to Germany

TRAVELLERS could be jetting off to exotic destinations on a pilotless plane in the future.

Designers are developing a new concept that could fly completely unmanned by using autopilot.

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Pilotless travel has been proposed before, with Boeing previously suggesting that self-flying planes are possible thanks to drone technology.

Now, travel booking company has announced investment into , a pilotless plane that could carry up to four passengers.

The company said that it would be looking to producing a functional prototype of the plane with the initial investment.

It would have a wing span of roughly 11m (36 feet) and would weigh 900kg (141 stone).

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found that out of 8,000 people asked, 54 per cent would be unlikely to use a flight without a pilot.

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Flights with no pilots or even just one pilot are not yet allowed due to EU law, which says that there needs to be at least two pilots in a cockpit at all times.

The use of drones however is becoming popular with brands.

Google recently used a drone in Australia to deliver food as part of a new takeaway delivery service, and the company recently received FAA clearance for their drone technology.

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