Worlds First Flying Car Enters Production

[Sudesh]

In a moment we've been waiting for since the first time we saw The Jetsons, the first flying car has finally gone on sale. Just like the car George uses to drop off the kids, the Moller M200G Volantor is shaped like a saucer. To avoid the need to pass FAA regulations, the civilian version of the Volantor is restricted to heights of 10 feet, but can travel as fast as 50mph and fly for up to 90minutes. Military or rescue versions could be unencumbered by such limitations. Depending on the number of orders, prices could be as low as $90,000. Video of the Volantor in action after the jump.

Moller, better known for the yet-to-reach-production Skycar, have already started work on the 67 orders received so far. They envision uses including extreme off roading - the Volantor is unencumbered by any ground-based obstacles - or as a ferry between a yacht and the land. In the long run, they'd like to see the vehicle used as the ultimate congestion busting commuter. Maximum payload is 250 pounds, so you'll need to buy one for each adult member of the family.

The company is actively seeking military or government clients, who they suggest could use the vehicle for anything from skyscraper rescues to fire fighting.

MOLLER INTERNATIONAL LAUNCHES PRODUCTION OF JETSONS-LIKE GROUND-EFFECT VEHICLE Davis, CA, [June 28, 2007]--Moller International (OTCBB: MLER) has completed tooling and has begun producing parts for its Jetsons-like M200G volantor, a small airborne two passenger saucer-shaped vehicle that is designed to take-off and land vertically (see http://www.moller.com).

The M200G is the size of a small automobile and is powered by eight of the Company's Rotapower® rotary engines. This vehicle is intended for operation continuously in "ground effect" up to approximately 10 feet altitude.

[blondboinsd]

That is so interesting!

[vegasX5]

Looks dangerous to me! I wouldn't want to walk over those blades once they're in motion.

I wonder what the fuel economy is like - would it be based on operation hours instead of miles?

[SANguru]

LOL.. love the crop circles in the last pic.. hahah..

[CGSTL]

What's the date of this article? 1973?

[Sudesh]

Take a look here: http://jalopnik.com/cars/jalopnik-lo...ion-282449.php

[Sudesh]

ALso check their website som interesting other cars especially this one: http://www.moller.com/m400.htm

[jwilburn]

I have a feeling this is going the direction of the Segway. Nerds everywhere waiting with excitement.