Tuesday, November 7, 2017

Is the flying car ready for takeoff?

Kitty Hawk, backed by Google co-founder

Larry Page, has created this open-seated, propeller-driven machine for recreational use. The retail version will be available by the end of this year. Power Electric.
Maximum flight time 22 minutes.
Takeoff and landing Vertical on water.
They say Anyone in the US can drive the Flyer as a pilot’s licence isn’t required.
We say The launch in April was anti-climactic: the Flyer looked more like a hovering jet-ski than a flying car. If you have a spare $5,000-10,000, it might be a bit of fun during the summer but it’s not a practical transport option.

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2017/sep/10/are-flying-cars-ready-for-takeoff