Alef Aeronautics, a company closely followed by Elon Musk and backed by SpaceX, has successfully conducted the first test flight of its Model A flying car. The test took place on a public road in California, with the Model A taking off vertically, passing a vehicle in front, and smoothly landing back on the ground. But, will it actually go into mass production? Here’s what we know…
Musk-backed Flying Car Model A Successfully Completes Test Flight!
The Model A is a fully electric flying car that can be used both on land and in the air. The vehicle offers a range of 322 km on the road and 177 km in the air. One of its most notable features is the ability for drivers stuck in traffic to immediately take off and bypass obstacles.
The car’s design includes eight enclosed rotors located within the car’s body. The airflow inside the body ensures stability when the Model A takes off. Additionally, the pilot’s cabin rotates 90 degrees during flight, allowing the driver to remain in a horizontal position.
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The Model A is priced at $300,000, which is quite expensive, but 3,300 orders have already been placed. The first deliveries are planned for the last quarter of this year. Alef is also planning to develop a more affordable Model Z version, which will be priced at $35,000 and accommodate four passengers.
After the test flight, some social media users described the Model A’s takeoff as “groundbreaking,” while others expressed doubts about whether this concept would be suitable for everyday use. Due to safety concerns, there are still questions about how flying cars will be controlled in the event of an accident and how regulations will be applied.
However, Alef’s CEO, Jim Dukhovny, stated that flying cars will play a crucial role in the future of transportation, and the company will implement top-level safety measures. What do you think—could flying cars really change urban transportation? How practical could they be for daily life? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
