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Elon Musk hinted on Joe Rogan's show that Tesla is working on a flying car with advanced technology, aiming to unveil a prototype by the end of the year, though details remain vague and timelines ambitious.
Xpeng AeroHT showcased a spectacular flying car concept, the eVTOL Flying Car, at CES 2024, featuring a practical design that allows for driving on the ground and taking to the skies when needed. While not yet clear if the project is complete, the exhibit displayed impressive tech innovation and engineering. The concept garnered attention for its potential real-world application and relatively simple piloting, contrasting with other car-aircraft transformer concepts. Details on cost, legality, and availability remain uncertain, but the exhibit left a lasting impression at the convention.
The Switchblade, a flying car developed by Samson Sky, successfully completed its first test flight in Washington. The vehicle, which can reach speeds of 125 mph on the ground and is expected to fly at 190 mph, aims to provide high performance both in the sky and on the ground. However, mass production is still at least two years away, as the company is working on reducing the cost of manufacturing carbon fiber building materials. The estimated cost of a Switchblade VFR Kit is $170,000, while the IFR Kit is priced at $195,000. The vehicle requires a driver's license to operate on the ground and a private pilot certificate to fly. Samson Sky has received over 2,300 reservations from all 50 states and 57 countries.
Samson Sky's Switchblade flying car has successfully completed its first flight, reaching an altitude of 500 feet and staying airborne for six minutes. The three-wheeled vehicle, which requires a private pilot's license to fly and a driver's or motorcycle license to drive, can reach a maximum airspeed of 200 mph and a driving speed of 125+ mph. With a flying range of 450 miles, the Switchblade can take off from any airport and transform into a land-based vehicle within three minutes. Despite high demand, the flying car won't be available for another two years, with over 2,300 reservations already made. Prices range from $170,000 to $195,000, and safety features include a full vehicle parachute.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted an airworthiness certificate to Alef Automotive, a California startup, for testing their flying car prototype called the "Model A." This fully electric vehicle is capable of both flying and traveling on roads, with vertical takeoff and landing capabilities. It can carry one or two occupants, has a road-range of 200 miles and a flying range of 110 miles. Alef Automotive plans to sell the vehicle for $300,000 each, with the first delivery expected by the end of 2025. While the FAA has issued the special airworthiness certificate, approval from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is still required for road use.
The Federal Aviation Administration has approved testing for Alef Automotive's flying car, called "Model A." It is the first fully electric vehicle that can both fly with vertical takeoff and drive on roads to receive U.S. government approval. The car has a driving range of 200 miles and a flight range of 110 miles, and it is available for pre-sale at $300,000. Alef Automotive plans to begin deliveries in the fourth quarter of 2025 and is also working on a four-person sedan called "Model Z" for future release.
Alef Aeronautics, a California-based sustainable mobility company, has received a Special Airworthiness Certification from the FAA for its flying car, the Model-A. The lightweight vehicle is capable of driving on roads and flying, with a range of 200 miles on the ground and 110 miles in the air. The certification allows Alef to continue research and development testing, ensuring regulatory compliance, and conducting market survey efforts. Pre-orders for the two-seater vehicle are available, with a starting price of approximately $300,000, while a four-person sedan is also in development for a 2035 release.
The Alef Aeronautics Model A has become the first flying car to receive accreditation from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), allowing it to legally drive on the road and take off into the skies. The Model A is a two-seater electric vehicle with vertical takeoff and landing capabilities, and it has a driving range of 200 miles and a flight range of 110 miles. The FAA has granted Alef a "Special Airworthiness Certificate," limiting where the prototypes can fly. The expected price of the Model A is $300,000, and pre-orders are currently being accepted.
Alef Aeronautics, a California-based company, has received special airworthiness certification from the FAA for its fully electric flying car. The vehicle, called "Model A," can be driven on public roads for up to 200 miles and has a flying range of 110 miles. It features a unique gimbaled rotating cabin design and offers a cinematic 180 plus degree view for safe and enjoyable flight. The company is now accepting preorders for the vehicle, which is expected to cost around $300,000.
Alef Aeronautics has become the first company to receive Special Airworthiness Certification from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration for its fully electric flying car, marking the first-ever legal approval for such a vehicle to fly in the United States. The car is drivable on public roads and has the capability for takeoff and landing, seating one or two occupants. The certification comes as the FAA works on policies to govern flying cars, and Alef's approval includes limitations on where and why the vehicle is permitted to fly.
Alef Aeronautics has received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its flying car, "Model A," making it the first vehicle of its kind to be granted legal permission to test on the road and in the sky. The vehicle is 100% electric, drivable on public roads, and has vertical takeoff and landing capabilities. It is available for preorder at a price of $300,000, with delivery expected to start in late 2025.
Alef Aeronautics has received legal approval from the US government for its fully electric flying car, "Model A," making it the first of its kind to be flight certified. The Model A has a 200-mile driving range and a flight range of 110 miles. Alef has already collected over 440 reservations for the vehicle, which is expected to begin production in late 2025. The company is also developing a four-person sedan, "Model Z," with a starting price of $35K and plans to debut in 2035. Other automakers and startups are also working on bringing flying cars or eVTOLs to market.
California-based designer Greg Brown has created the Fusion JC7, a jet-engine concept car that can fly and drive on the ground. The car is fully electric on the ground, with twin Tesla motors totaling 1,000 hp, and can go from 0 to 60 mph in under four seconds. With its wings extended, the car can generate 2,000 pounds of thrust thanks to its twin Williams FJ-33 jet engines, and has a cruise speed of 520 mph. Brown envisions the car as a way to save time for business travelers, making flying privately as efficient as possible. The prototype is expected to cost about $20 million to develop, with the jetcar costing about $2.5 million once it goes into production.