I have chronicled the journey of Jetson One.
The idea began in the apartment of Tomasz Patan in Poland. Now, his company is taking orders.
The cost of one is $128,000. SImply put $8,000 down and pay $120,000 on delivery.
But would you want one? Apparently, plenty do. Production for this year and next is already sold.
The idea is thrilling to me, but, as many of you know, I am a frustrated wannabe pilot (soloed, not licensed), so it make sense for me to have a certain affection for the thought of a personal flying vehicle. No pilot license is required for this bad boy.
To borrow from the website: Our unique flight computer makes flying extremely easy. With full control over altitude and direction in one hand. An intuitive system that makes everyone a pilot in less than five minutes.
The Jetson ONE has a race-car inspired safety cell that protects the pilot, can sustain continuous flight with the loss of one motor, has an auto land function, and multiple safety features to protect the pilot in case of an emergency.
Jetson ONE, inspired by the old cartoon favorite, "The Jetsons" is just one idea out there.
Here's their latest demo flight.