Self-flying air taxis are set to launch in southeast Queensland in time for the 2032 Olympics. Would you take a flying taxi without a pilot? On today’s show you’ll hear from the University of Southern Queensland’s aviation expert Chris Smith who explains the prospect is very real and not something that remains confined to science fiction or cartoons. Published: 20 February 2023. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: University of Southern Queensland aviation expert Chris Smith (supplied) University of Southern Queensland: https://www.unisq.edu.au/ Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/ Ipswich Planning Scheme: bit.ly/3g4Jwb7 Resilient Homes Fund: bit.ly/3PDPJHH Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Shape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/ Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/ Stream audio recommended. If auto download enabled some apps require a re-download or refresh RSS content to hear most recent version should there be an episode updateIpswich Today is supported by listeners like you. Help keep it online with a small one-off or regular donation. Visit https://ipswichtoday.com.au/Advertise on Ipswich Today https://ipswichtoday.com.au/advertising/Ipswich Today recommended listening: Twenty Thousand Hertz - stories behind the world's most recognisable and interesting sounds https://www.20k.org/