A quirky-looking flying car that costs nearly $300,000 has received legal approval to fly from the federal government.
California company Alef Aeronautics claim the Model A would be able to drive on roads but take off into the sky to avoid traffic jams.
A spokesperson said, “The FAA is actively working on its policies for electrical vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicles, as well as governing interactions between eVTOLs and ground infrastructure. Alef’s Special Airworthiness Certificate therefore limits the locations and purpose for which Alef is permitted to fly.”
The company also claims the flying car is 100% electric, drivable on public roads, and has vertical takeoff and landing capabilities. It would carry one or two occupants.
The Model A is a Low Speed Vehicle which has legal speed and other limitations in most U.S. states. The assumption is that, if a driver needs a faster route, they would use flight capabilities to soar above crowded roadways.
The driver and the cabin are stabilized by a unique gimbaled rotating cabin design.
