I'd rather have a FLDSMDFR. Sorry not sorry. People already drive like ass on the road. I don't need that in the sky.
this post was submitted on 22 May 2025
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Looks a bit like in "The Man With The Golden Gun"
That's not the "flying car" anyone envisioned or wanted. That's just an airplane but a lot shittier.
What problem does this solve? And is that problem worth all the negatives this brings?
No
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If wings don’t fold, fold your brain.
At Shanghai 2025 car show, there were at least 5 flying car models from major auto players.
I can see this work as a cab service. Pick me up at home and drop me off at my destination hotel/office. Within a single country this will shorten travel time enormously and for those paid enough by the hour that might come out to be cheaper than wasting time on travel.