Cars of the future, not only will drive themselves, but also be able to fly. A few days after Google have demonstrated the possibility of an autopilot Toyota Prius, aerospace company Terrafugia announced the successful testing of a flying car.
The prototype machine, an airplane, a building permit which was received in July last year, took off and landed successfully on March 23 at the airport in Plattsburgh, New York. Terrafugia Transition - two-seater with folding wings that can ride on the highway and fly on unleaded gasoline.
During a test flight that lasted about 8 minutes, the vehicle reached a maximum altitude of 425 meters. After a successful test, the manufacturer announced the start of the reception of the initial contributions from everyone to get such a machine.
Contribution amount is 10 thousand dollars, and the total price equal to 279 thousand Transition. The company plans to - to release a flying car by the end of this year. He, first of all intended for residents of remote communities that have a small aircraft, or who frequently use the ferry.
Terrafugia Transition will be shown at the New York Auto Show, which opens this Friday and runs until April 15.
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