No Longer a Dream: Silicon Valley Takes On the Flying Car
Samer Haddad
Electric air taxis are moving from concept videos to test flights. When can you ride one?
Flying cars have been promised for decades. Now a wave of start-ups is building electric aircraft that take off vertically like helicopters but run far more quietly.
Several companies are already flying prototypes and working with regulators on safety certification. The first services are expected to link airports and city centres.
Big questions remain about noise, battery range and ticket prices, but the idea is no longer science fiction.