The
Jetsons. That’s the first thing that
comes to mind when you think of a flying car.
I imagine a hovercraft vehicle that soars through the air at super fast
speeds with a quiet cabin and a protective windshield in the shape of a bubble
for aerodynamic buoyancy. Gone are the
days of four-wheel vehicles that can only travel a measly 220 MPH. Well, folks, the future might be closer than
we think. Introducing, the PAL-V, your
answer to traffic. Lo and behold:
A
Dutch company called PAL-V (Personal Air and Land) wants to create a personal
vehicle that a user could drive on the street and then take to the sky when they
deemed it necessary. Sound strange? Well PAL-V has already achieved flight and
is in the process of production. Picture
driving down the road and hitting traffic, with the hit of a button, the rotor
begins to unfold and the tail of the vehicle extends. Then, using the advanced gyrocopter technology,
the PAL-V takes to the skies. Taking
flight in a PAL-V is similar to flying a gyrocopter, using the safest form of
flight available. Soaring above the
street at speeds up to 110 mph toward your destination is more convenient than
pulling your hair out in traffic.
The
PAL-V also drives well with speeds up to 110 mph, two person seating, a
tricycle-like undercarriage with large wheels for comfortable travel, and a
unique feel that’s similar to a motorcycle, improving the overall handling and
precision.
The
PAL-V took a huge step after having their first successful flight during their
maiden flight, but are looking for more investors for the cause. Purchasing on of these will not be a viable
option for everyone, as they are expected to carry a price tag of around £185,500, that’s $287,545 in USD.
What would
you do with your PAL-V?
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