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Recent breakthroughs in battery-electric propulsion, computer modeling and autonomous flight are the major ingredients for the long overdue future of flying cars. Hundreds of startups are trying to beat each other to the market with ever more innovative designs and we are tirelessly reporting on their progress!
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00:00 Introduction
00:38 Air One
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AIR ONE is an Israeli-made electric VTOL that will carry 2 people, accelerate to 155 mph max speed, and cover 110 miles on a flight, with charging requiring as little as 1 hour.
02:11 Archer X Midnight
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Progressing beyond the initial Maker concept, Archer Aviation has unveiled its ultimate production model for a cutting-edge air taxi. With support from the automotive giant Stellantis, this U.S.-based company is now advancing to the testing phase of a five-passenger tilt-rotor aircraft called the Midnight eVTOL.
03:31 Joby S4
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Joby S4 is an air-taxi that should enter commercial operation in 2025. It is flown by 6 propellers on its V-tail and fixed wing, can carry 5 people, and is capable of VTOL and forward flight.
05:08 Autoflight Prosperity I Gen-4
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The Autoflight Prosperity I, a life-sized prototype, created in collaboration with Frank Stevenson, the visionary designer responsible for the Lillium Jet and numerous legendary automobiles.
06:28 Aska A5
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Tired of the congestion on California's roads, a company based in Mountain View has designed an impressive flying car, which has already obtained FAA certification for flight testing. The Aska A5 might indeed boast the most versatile features in its category.
07:57 Doroni H1 Aerospace
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Under the leadership of Doron Merdinger, a veteran of wartime service and a former intelligence officer in the Israeli Airforce, Doroni Aerospace, headquartered in Florida, is striving to bring the world's most compact flying car right to your home. The H1 boasts a two-seat configuration, featuring a multicopter airframe with extra propellers for horizontal propulsion.
09:19 Vertical Aerospace VX4
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Vertical Aerospace VX4 is a British pilot VTOL taxi that will carry 4 passengers in addition to the pilot and will be able cover 100 miles on a trip.
10:34 Transwing Pterodynamics
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Pterodynamics, a startup based in Southern California are making significant progress in the direction of a passenger VTOL. The fifth-generation enlarged model showcased in 2023 represents a refined iteration of their electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) vehicle, featuring an innovative dihedral folding wing system.
11:50 SkyDrive
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With Japan set to host the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, the domestic startup SkyDrive is preparing to introduce a tailored transportation solution for the event. This offering represents an advancement of the SD-05, a single-seat air taxi featuring dimensions of 43x43x10 feet and a cabin accommodating a single pilot and two passengers.
13:12 Zapata Airscooter
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Zapata Airscooter is an egg-shaped single-person flying scooter that is propelled by a hybrid electric system with 4 gas turbines and 12 propellers.
