The IsraGood blog points us to yet another company promising that ever-elusive flying car of the future. Urban Aeronautics claims that they will be producing the “X-Hawk” by early 2009.
It seems like an intelligent business plan to first introduce the vehicle for urban rescue and medical evacuation purposes but, even if it flies, the mass-market hurdles to such transportation options still exist.
See also:
The Jetsons Car We’ve Been Waiting For?
In 50 Years: Cars Flying Like Missiles! (Chicago Daily Tribune, 1959)
Where’s My Jetpack? (2007)
Automobiles Without Wheels (1958)
Flying Car Patent (1991)
