Flying cars have been a dream of people since the first time they took to the sky in airplanes. It is a concept that has been seen in science fiction and futuristic cartoons for decades. The idea of being able to fly your own car or hop into a “taxi” of sorts to get from point A to point B has been an exciting concept for many people.
Well, flying cars are no longer just a dream. There are a few different companies that are currently developing prototypes that are being tested and perfected in labs and in the sky. One of the first companies to jump into this field has been a Massachusetts startup called TerraFugia. They have been working on a vehicle called the Transition, which, if successful, will be the first truly usable flying car.
The Transition is able to transform from a car to an aircraft in less than a minute. The vehicle is powered by a Rotax 912 ul, a 100 horsepower engine that provides the car with an estimated 200+ mph of speed in the sky. When in car form the Transition is able to perform just like any regular gasoline car and can be driven on the roads. When you are ready to take to the sky, you can easily convert the Transition back into its aircraft form and start flying around.
Another company, Aeromobil, has developed a car called the 3.0 that is also able to transfer from a car to a plane. The 3.0 is powered by a Rotax 912S engine and provides a cruising speed of 124 mph. The car is also able to be driven on the road and can reach a maximum speed of 99 mph.
Both of these cars are currently in the development stage, but are expected to be available to the public once they pass all safety regulations. Even though these flying cars may sound like a dream come true, there are still a few obstacles that need to be overcome before they are available to the public.
The first is the regulations and rules. Currently the majority of countries around the world don’t have laws or regulations in place for flying cars. This means that once these vehicles are available to the public, many countries will need to create regulations to protect pilots and passengers.
Another obstacle is the cost. Depending on the size and features of the flying car, the cost can range anywhere from several hundred thousand dollars to one million. So, unless you are willing to spend a lot of money, you are probably not going to be able to purchase your own flying car anytime soon.
But despite these obstacles, the future of flying cars is looking bright. With more and more companies jumping into the space and perfecting their designs, it won’t be too long before we start seeing the flying cars of our dreams taking to the skies. Until then, we can only dream of a future where flying cars are the new norm.
