Personal eVTOL You Can Park in Garage

Israeli Startup Air's Flying Car

Working with FAA For US Takeoff 

Israeli startup Air  just revealed a 2 seat, electric "flying car" eVTOL designed for personal travel and recreation.  With collapsible wings, it can fit in a garage, so there's no need to rent hanger space. Air hopes to start selling the vehicle to shuttle passengers by 2024.  The company has smartly jumpstarted the process by working directly with the FAA for two years on licensing and regulations to ensure that it is safe and legal.  Air anticipates that the vehicle will first be sold in the US.

Cutting Edge Aviation Software

With a maximum speed of 150 mph and a flying range of 110 miles, the Air One is equipped with a "fly by intent" software control system that makes flying accessible and easy.  Cruising speed is 100 mph and maximum payload is 441 pounds.  It takes one hour to charge the aircraft.  Maximum flight time is one hour.  Air emphasizes this is a personal flying machine for personal flying enjoyment.  It is not designed to primarily be an air taxi. A glass bottom provides visibility to see what you're flying over.  There is an AI system that monitors key indicators to ensure the vehicle is safe to fly. It's propelled by eight rotors on two sets of pods.  The rotors are positioned at the front and rear of the aircraft with 771 horsepower. Air has not disclosed the price but the company does say "it's about the same as a high end road car".

Hot Investment Sector

An increasing number of investors, aviation and automotive companies are delving into the very hot sector of urban air mobility. A number of eVTOL companies are going public or exploring going public.  Air has raised $10 million in seed funding and has been using the money to test its vehicles for final clearance by the FAA. To take a look at my recent book "The Future of Flying", go to