L4sBotJul 2, 2023

The first flying car, 'Model A,' approved by the FAA and it's 100% electric

https://lemmy.world/post/930567

The first flying car, 'Model A,' approved by the FAA and it's 100% electric - Lemmy.world

Alef Aeronautics’ ‘Model A’ has a driving range of 200 miles and a flight range of 110 miles. The company plans to start delivering cars by late 2025.

Show threadpoudi8
I don’t understand why, if it’s approved by the FAA, there’s no actual video of it, only renders.
Jul 2, 2023 at 1:28amWeb
Show threadpartyparrotJul 2, 2023
Experimental approval and full certification are very different beasts.
Show threadpoudi8Jul 2, 2023
Oh, I see, and despite that, they are already taking pre-orders.
Show threadBucket_of_TruthJul 2, 2023
FAA approved it to be tested. Not for mass production or for a layman to use it. They probably got one flight plan approved.