The race to bring flying cars into our lives has heated up in recent months, as Airbus wowed the aviation wolrd with its Pop.Up and Dutch developer PAL-V aims to begin delivery of its Liberty by the end of 2018. Ever the Shangri-La for technological trail blazing, Dubai is even promising a fleet of single-passenger flying taxis as soon as July. But people in Prague recently got an up close and personal look at Pavel Březina’s own flying car when he stopped in for a cup of coffee.
Video: Czech Pilot Completes Coffee Run to Prague in Road-Certified ‘Flying Car’
Key Takeaways:
- Czech pilot Pavel Březina drove his road-certified "Gyrodrive" flying car, a modified AutoGyro Cavalon, through Prague, causing a stir among locals.
- The Gyrodrive is unique for its practical, dual functionality as both an aircraft and a legal road vehicle, requiring specific modifications and both pilot's and driver's licenses.
- Powered by a Rotax motor for flight (up to 180 km/h) and an electric motor for ground travel (up to 40 km/h), it represents a tangible step in flying car development and will be publicly exhibited.
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