Back in the 50s, when I was a lightie, flying cars were supposed to be just around the corner. Soon, we were told, everybody would have one and we'd all fly to work instead of driving.
Well, here's a flying car which might even one day actually be available for us to buy. And it's electric!
Marcus Leng, CEO of Opener, commented in a press release for the unveiling:
OPENER is re-energizing the art of flight with a safe and affordable flying vehicle that can free its operators from the everyday restrictions of ground transportation. We will offer competitive pricing in an endeavor to democratize three-dimensional personal transportation. Safety has been our primary driving goal in the development of this new technology. OPENER will be introducing this innovation in a controlled and responsible manner. Even though not required by FAA regulations, BlackFly operators will be required to successfully complete the FAA Private Pilot written examination and also complete company-mandated vehicle familiarization and operator training.
The company says that the BlackFly is “simple to master and requires no formal licensing (in USA) or special skills to operate safely.”
They have also been working on charging stations that can charge the aircraft’s battery pack in about 30 minutes.
[Read more here. BTW, as battery energy density improves, the range will increase]
The video makes it look very attractive:
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