Where are the flying cars?

[Brownski]

Apparently, George Jetson was born in 2022 and the show was supposed to take place in 2062. So….

What ‘The Jetsons’ predicted right — and wrong — about the future

The Post looks back at the accuracy of the classic cartoon’s glimpse into an imagined future.

nypost.com

 

[Ripitz]

 

[Brownski]

Ok, I’ll accept that as a first step but it’s more of a personal recreational aircraft than a practical point to point transportation tool. A flying car needs to land in a mall parking lot into a reasonable sized spot and not risk decapitating any bystanders. Also, I’m not sure that 20 minutes endurance is enough for most folks. It’s bettter than the previous “the flying car has arrived” hoaxes though, and better than the jet packs that can only fly for like ninety seconds at a time.

Jetson ONE | Jetson - Personal Electric Aerial Vehicle

www.jetsonaero.com

$92,000- not bad compared to RV or super car prices

 

[Ripitz]

You can get one as a homebuilt kit. What could go wrong?

Flying Cars Are Finally Coming: Here Are 3 That Will Hit the Skies Soon — Robb Report

Names like PAL-V International and Klein Vision have unveiled models you’ll be able to own—for real this time.

apple.news

 

[trackbiker]

You can get one as a homebuilt kit. What could go wrong?

Flying Cars Are Finally Coming: Here Are 3 That Will Hit the Skies Soon — Robb Report

Names like PAL-V International and Klein Vision have unveiled models you’ll be able to own—for real this time.

apple.news

I worked with a German engineer who had a saying when customers would want a production line to produce two fairly different products, "When you build a flying submarine it isn't a very good plane or boat. It doesnt fly or swim very well"
I think these things aren't very good cars or planes.

 

[Harvey]

Do the wings fold in for driving?

 

[D.B. Cooper]

What could go wrong?

Flying Cars Are Finally Coming: Here Are 3 That Will Hit the Skies Soon — Robb Report

Names like PAL-V International and Klein Vision have unveiled models you’ll be able to own—for real this time.

apple.news

Lots. People have a hard enough time driving in 3 dimensions*, let alone 4. I'd start with an Amphicar first.

*time is also a dimension

 

[tirolski]

Lots. People have a hard enough time driving in 3 dimensions*, let alone 4. I'd start with an Amphicar first.

*time is also a dimension

Even the race pros can’t keep cars on the ground.

 

[Woodski12]

This topic has been coming up again in the last two years... I expect there will be another round of flying cars hitting the sky before 2062 and I think they will all be gone by 2062 as well.

 

[Harvey]

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