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Personal eVTOL You Can Park in Garage

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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...