Comment by 1970-01-01
2 days ago
Flying cars are nearly ready. That prediction of it not happening until 2036 is going to be set false the soonest. Alef Aero cars just started manufacturing.
https://www.flyingmag.com/california-firm-first-flying-car-p...
> According to Dukhovny, a Model A prototype has been flying for years. However, there are no videos of the vehicle making the transition from a car to an aircraft. It will need to prove that capability, as well as its adherence to the rules of both the road and the sky.
> Dukhovny said the Model A will initially be certified as a “low-speed vehicle” on the ground, limiting it to about 25 mph on public roadways.
Sounds like they're just barely doing enough to meet the definition of "car" there, if it works at all. You'd think a video would at least exist if these are in production.
This sounds more like a personal aircraft where you can fold the wings in and propel it with a motor, not what people think of as "flying cars"
In context with the requirement of
"A flying car can be purchased by any US resident if they have enough money."
and the prediction level being
"There is a real possibility that this will not happen at all by 2050."
This production fulfills his requirements of the prediction becoming true much sooner than expected. He could go get one today with unlimited money.
> started manufacturing
There is a large graveyard of EV companies that hit this milestone. And they had a relatively easy problem space as well as a massive addressable market.