Once the wheels of choice for gun-toting James Bond and caped crusader Batman, prototype flying cars are now either being tested or certified. If you wish to get your hands on some flying cars in the future, check out the brands which are accepting pre-launch bookings
Powered by a 1.6-litre BMW engine, you can transition AirCar by Klein Vision from a road vehicle to an air vehicle and vice versa using its retractable wings and tail. It has a Certificate of Airworthiness from the Slovak Transport Authority after completing rigorous flight testing including 200 take-offs and landings
While bookings are some time away, the company has also completed tests of a faster and longer-range vehicle Expected Price: €1.7 Million To be available at: Klien-Vision.com
The Alef flying car seems to be versatile enough to be driven on regular roads and take off when necessary. It is expected to have a road range of 320 km and a flying range of 177 km, it recently received approvals from the US government for testing and can be pre-ordered for as little as $150
It has a gimballed, rotating cabin that offers a 180°-plus view for a safe and enjoyable flight. And with the current electric configuration (there are plans to develop a hydrogen option later), this could soon be your personal green ride in the sky Expected Price: $300,000
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Designed to be a futuristic personal flying vehicle, Japan-based SkyDrive’s electric-powered SD-05, with vertical take-off and landing capabilities, flies with the assistance of a computer-controlled flight system. This autonomous vehicle can pick you up and fly you to your destination - just put in your address in the accompanying app
While the Toyota-backed company aims to obtain an airworthiness certificate by 2025, it is in the process of acquiring a type certification, that ensures its design, structure, strength and performance conform to the necessary safety and environmental requirements. Meanwhile, pre-orders have begun Its expected price is not available
This three-wheel Dutch flying car can switch from driving to flying in just about five minutes. Classified as an autogyro, PAL-V Liberty uses a rotor, powered by the car’s engine, to generate lift, and it can reach a top speed of 160 kmph on the road, and 180 kmph in the air. It can fly you up to 500 km on a single tank of fuel, and has a range of 1,300 km on land. If you plan to book it, check out its numerous customisations on offer Expected Price: $499,000 Available at: Pal-V.com
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