Alef Aeronautics unveiled a prototype in October of its electric concept car that can take off vertically and fly like a helicopter at a range of 110 miles.
It's a bold concept. But for a flying car to actually appear on highways anytime soon, a lot needs to happen, experts say.The car's design includes a carbon-fiber body with an open, mesh-like top that houses four propellers on each side. Once the car takes off vertically, the entire vehicle turns on its side, with the two-seat cockpit swiveling as well, allowing the propellers to steer it like an oversized flying drone.
Mass production is a challenge for any car startup, and it's often hard to get regulatory approvals to legally drive on public roads, much less fly over them, Ramsey says. Alef hopes to speed up its regulatory process by first seeking air certification outside of the U.S., specifically in Asia and Europe, Dukhovny says:"[That] will not only help us build a safety record, but also will allow us to gather enough data to help with FAA certification process in the U.S."
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