Flying car

AirCar's flying car completes first ever inter-city flight

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Emerging technologies, Aircar, Parachute, Flying car, Science and technology, Technology, Human activities

Klein Vision's patent protected AirCar completed its 142nd successful landing in Bratislava at 6:05AM.

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  • Klein Vision's patent protected AirCar completed its 142nd successful landing in Bratislava at 6:05AM.
  • "Professor Stefan Klein is the world leader in the development of user-friendly Flying Cars."
  • The AirCar Prototype 1 is equipped with a 160HP BMW engine with fixed-propeller and a ballistic parachute.
  • "AirCar is no longer just a proof of concept; flying at 8,200ft at a speed of 100kt, it has turned science fiction into a reality."

AirCar's flying car completes first ever inter-city flight

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Emerging technologies, Aircar, Parachute, Flying car, Science and technology, Technology, Human activities

Klein Vision's patent protected AirCar completed its 142nd successful landing in Bratislava at 6:05AM.

Key Points: 
  • Klein Vision's patent protected AirCar completed its 142nd successful landing in Bratislava at 6:05AM.
  • "Professor Stefan Klein is the world leader in the development of user-friendly Flying Cars."
  • The AirCar Prototype 1 is equipped with a 160HP BMW engine with fixed-propeller and a ballistic parachute.
  • "AirCar is no longer just a proof of concept; flying at 8,200ft at a speed of 100kt, it has turned science fiction into a reality."

Jetoptera Awarded Seven Patents for Fluidic Propulsive System, Vertical Take-Off and Landing Configuration, Variable Geometry Thruster and Flying Car Design

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Thursday, March 11, 2021
Emerging technologies, Aviation, Aircraft, Human activities, VTOL, Takeoff and landing, V/STOL, STOL, Fluidics, Flying car, VTOL aircraft, Harrier Jump Jet

10,919,636 and 10,934,011 , entitled FLUIDIC PROPULSIVE SYSTEM AND THRUST AND LIFT GENERATOR FOR AERIAL VEHICLES, issued February 16 and March 2, 2021.

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  • 10,919,636 and 10,934,011 , entitled FLUIDIC PROPULSIVE SYSTEM AND THRUST AND LIFT GENERATOR FOR AERIAL VEHICLES, issued February 16 and March 2, 2021.
  • The flying-car and Fluidic Propulsive Device design patents are the latest in a series of issued design patents and they protect the elegant, efficiently integrated airframe design of Jetopteras aircraft.
  • With the combination of these patents, Jetoptera is uniquely positioned to define the High-Speed VTOL, long-endurance VTOL, modern STOL, and flying car categories.
  • The Fluidic Propulsive System is ideal for vertical and short takeoff and landing applications (V/STOL).

LiquidPiston Wins Air Force Contract To Overcome Shortcomings Of Batteries in eVTOL and UAS Propulsion

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Thursday, March 4, 2021
Alternative Vehicles, Fuels, Technology, Other Defense, Contracts, Automotive, General Automotive, Air, Transport, Hardware, Defense, AFWERX, EVTOL, Flying car, VTOL, Small Business Innovation Research, STTR, Human activities, LiquidPiston, Inc., AFWERX and Agility Prime.

The X-Engine, a next-generation rotary diesel engine, is being evaluated as an enabling technology to power the UAS or orb through a hybrid-electric propulsion system.

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  • The X-Engine, a next-generation rotary diesel engine, is being evaluated as an enabling technology to power the UAS or orb through a hybrid-electric propulsion system.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    The Air Force has awarded LiquidPiston a Phase I ($150,000) Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) contract through its AFWERX operation to enable this development of the X-Engine.
  • Orbs fall into this category and are classified by their eVTOL capabilities but are not to be confused with flying cars or drones.
  • The US Air Force established AFWERX to expand technology, talent, and transition partnerships for rapid and affordable commercial and military capability.

AirCar - The Flying Car Passed Flight Tests. Next Stop: Driving a New Market

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Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Aircar, Emerging technologies, Compressed air car, Flying car, Nitra

NITRA, Slovakia, Oct. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- AirCar (V5) is the latest generation flying car that transforms from road vehicle into air vehicle in less than 3-minutes.

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  • NITRA, Slovakia, Oct. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- AirCar (V5) is the latest generation flying car that transforms from road vehicle into air vehicle in less than 3-minutes.
  • The fifth generation flying car designed by Professor Stefan Klein completed two 1500' AGL flights at Piestany airport in Slovakia this week.
  • "The key flight parameters confirmed all theoretical concepts and calculations that the development of the AirCar was based on.
  • The company developed a patented technology that made an affordable flying car a reality.

PAL-V World's First Flying Car Hits The Road

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Wednesday, October 28, 2020
PAL-V, Emerging technologies, Flying car, Stekelenburg, Technology

RAAMSDONKSVEER, Netherlands, Oct. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Who hasn't dreamed about a flying car?

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  • RAAMSDONKSVEER, Netherlands, Oct. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Who hasn't dreamed about a flying car?
  • After flying and driving the test prototype in 2012, PAL-V started the design of the Liberty, its commercial product.
  • Recently the Liberty passed the stringent European road admission tests and now is allowed on the streets with an official license plate.
  • Stekelenburg adds: "For me, the trick in successfully making flying car is to ensure that the design complies with both air and road regulations.

PAL-V World's First Flying Car Hits The Road

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Wednesday, October 28, 2020
PAL-V, Emerging technologies, Flying car, Stekelenburg, Technology

The PAL-V Liberty has been approved for road usage and can now be spotted on the European roads.

Key Points: 
  • The PAL-V Liberty has been approved for road usage and can now be spotted on the European roads.
  • RAAMSDONKSVEER, Netherlands, Oct. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Who hasn't dreamed about a flying car?
  • After flying and driving the test prototype in 2012, PAL-V started the design of the Liberty, its commercial product.
  • Stekelenburg adds: "For me, the trick in successfully making flying car is to ensure that the design complies with both air and road regulations.

Applied VTOL Concepts Announces the First Practical Flying Car

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Wednesday, May 20, 2020
Emerging technologies, VTOL, Flying car, Aircraft

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., May 20, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Today, Applied VTOL Concepts, an aircraft design innovator, announced it is developing the world's first practical flying car.

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  • NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., May 20, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Today, Applied VTOL Concepts, an aircraft design innovator, announced it is developing the world's first practical flying car.
  • The Epiphany FLYING CARpet is slated for initial testing in early 2021, the culmination of a 20-year effort.
  • "People have always dreamed of having a flying car," said Michael Moshier, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Applied VTOL Concepts.
  • Based in Newport Beach, California, Applied VTOL Concepts designs and develops unique aircraft for the modern pilot.

Are We Finally Taking Our Cars to the Sky? Flying Car, PAL-V Liberty, Started Road Admission and Can Be Seen at GIMS 2020

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Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Emerging technologies, Cars, Flying car, PAL-V, AC Cars, Garage, Motor vehicles, Transport

The order book is growing and last week the PAL-V started the European Road Admission, a major milestone towards the start of delivery.

Key Points: 
  • The order book is growing and last week the PAL-V started the European Road Admission, a major milestone towards the start of delivery.
  • The first flying cars, fly and drive, and are used like cars for personal mobility going from door-to-door between towns and cities.
  • Imagine living in Geneva and driving your flying car from your garage to go to an appointment in Cannes (South-France).
  • According to Dingemanse, certification, safety, ease of use, performance, and compactness on the road are critical design factors in developing flying cars.

Are We Finally Taking Our Cars to the Sky? Flying Car, PAL-V Liberty, Started Road Admission and Can Be Seen at GIMS 2020

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Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Emerging technologies, Cars, Flying car, PAL-V, AC Cars, Garage, Motor vehicles, Transport

The order book is growing and last week the PAL-V started the European Road Admission, a major milestone towards the start of delivery.

Key Points: 
  • The order book is growing and last week the PAL-V started the European Road Admission, a major milestone towards the start of delivery.
  • The first flying cars, fly and drive, and are used like cars for personal mobility going from door-to-door between towns and cities.
  • Imagine living in Geneva and driving your flying car from your garage to go to an appointment in Cannes (South-France).
  • According to Dingemanse, certification, safety, ease of use, performance, and compactness on the road are critical design factors in developing flying cars.