The New York Post and other foreign media reported on the 1st (local time) that the electric flying car Alef Model A, which was approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the U.S., has begun accepting pre-orders. The New York Post and other foreign media reported on the 1st (local time) that the electric flying car Alef Model A, which was approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the U.S., has begun accepting pre-orders.Flying car startup Alef Aeronics received flight approval from the FAA on the 12th of last month. This means that the car can perform actual driving tests on the road and in the air.
A flying car is literally a flying car. It is possible to fly as well as drive on the road. Eight propellers are built into the vehicle body, allowing vertical takeoff and landing. to usually drive on the road The concept is to switch to flight mode in situations such as traffic congestion. The electrically powered Model A can travel 200 miles (321 kilometers) on the road and fly 110 miles (177 kilometers) by flight.
“You can fly over obstacles until you reach your desired destination,” the company said.
“The driver’s seat and room are stabilized with a unique gimbal-type rotating design.” It is also characterized by providing a 180-degree view for safe and enjoyable flights.The maximum number of passengers is two, and the price is $300,000.Alef Aeronics was established in 2015 to develop flying cars. 2015 was the background of the 1989 film Back to the Future 2. It is well known that the start-up members gathered to discuss how to implement the flying car in the movie and established a startup.
JENNIFER KIM
US ASIA JOURNAL