FAA issues airworthiness certification to Alef flying car.
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I’m gonna be real pissed if one of you rerods crash one of those into the bridge.
Most drivers can't seem to navigate a turn signal, four way stop, right turn on red, etc, so I don't want to see those ******** flying just yet.
For all the emphasis on fuel efficiency of vehicles, a flying car seems to be a step back. Having to fight the constant force of gravity would be a significant waste of energy.
Can’t wait to see what people do with roundabouts that allow for vertical stacking of lanes
Seems to me like having both car and plane in one is NOT that great. Why drive if you can fly? If you can fly, why carry along all the driving structure weight? Range maybe?
But sign me up for the Jetson One, as soon as it is 20% bigger for my fat American a$$ and maybe an hour of run time. But for <$100k right now it's a hell of a recreational vehicle!
Will be interesting to see how this market develops. I DO think it is going to be limited somewhat by having to have a special license. Even if some of the vehicles don't require a pilots license, you are going to need some kind of special training - similar to a motorcycle license. Just basic things like avoiding trees, power lines, et al.
But sign me up for the Jetson One, as soon as it is 20% bigger for my fat American a$$ and maybe an hour of run time. But for <$100k right now it's a hell of a recreational vehicle!
Will be interesting to see how this market develops. I DO think it is going to be limited somewhat by having to have a special license. Even if some of the vehicles don't require a pilots license, you are going to need some kind of special training - similar to a motorcycle license. Just basic things like avoiding trees, power lines, et al.
Regulatory speaking...this is decades from being in production and approved if ever. There have been many attempts at this in the past and one of the biggest hurdles has seemed to have been the marrying of DOT vehicle regulations regarding crash protection etc. and FAA regulations of aircraft performance and complexity.
It is easy to design and build a prototype.
It is easy to design and build a prototype.
One step closer to realizing my dream of dying in a flying car.
Self driving tech must be perfected first. Too many people suck at 2-D driving, 3-D would be a nightmare.
This is the problem I see with the current design. It's a big drone that will be crushed in a wreck.
The problem with flying cars is when they fail, they don't just coast to the shoulder, they drop from the sky. Airplanes and helicopters have extensive maintenance routines and highly trained pilots at the helm to keep them as safe as possible. There is no such thing for self-owned vehicles like this, at least yet. You think getting infrastructure to charge vehicles is difficult, this would be next level.
Why the Jetsons doing Astro wrong like that?
Family pet can't even ride with the family?
**** you, George Jetson
Family pet can't even ride with the family?
**** you, George Jetson
It's hilarious that for all the advanced technology of the show, the dog was pulled behind using a string held by a kids arm that magically goes through glass.
Exactly. A lot of idiots on this planet. They do not need to become pilots.
I agree but right now anyone can operate an ultralight without any special licenses.