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An all-electric ‘flying car’ take its first test flight in Germany
Today, Munich-based Lilium Aviation announced an important milestone: the first test flight of its all-electric, two-seater, vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) prototype. (www.theverge.com) More...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
I'm sure the science is sound, but the whole "Lawn Dart" scenario still keeps me from wanting to experience a ride in one of these contraptions.
Here's why flying cars will never be a "thing": Stand on any street corner in any city and see what a high percentage of car drivers are idiots. Now try to imagine that in three dimensions.
More likely like the vision of Robinson helicopters for the average joe discovers cost and regulations means rich boy toy or has to be commercially viable.
Awesome concept and excellent lateral thinking.
I wonder how it would fly after being hit by a shopping cart at wal mart or rear ended at a stop light. I'm not sure the flying car concept really translates into the less than sterile off airport environment.
Gotta love German engineering.. always pushing forward with technology.