Watch as ₹2.5 crore flying car soars over traffic in stunning first 'vertical' flight
flying car that seemed like a dream from science fiction has now become reality. Alef Aeronautics, a California-based company, has successfully tested its roadworthy flying car, releasing a video that showcases the momentous achievement. The footage shows the Model Zero prototype driving like a regular car before lifting off vertically and soaring over another vehicle. CEO Jim Dukhovny called it «an important proof of technology in a real-world city environment,» likening it to the Wright Brothers’ historic Kitty Hawk flight in 1903.
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How It Works: Driving and Flying in One
The futuristic vehicle, priced at $300,000 (approximately ₹2.5 crore), functions both as a car and an aircraft. It has propellers hidden beneath a mesh layer in the bonnet and boot, enabling vertical takeoff at any time. Using distributed electric propulsion, the car achieved stable flight above the ground during the test. Unlike other airborne vehicles that require runways, this is the first road-capable car to take off directly in an urban environment.
Social Media Reacts
As the video went viral, social media users shared their amazement, with some raising practical concerns. «Crazy. This is exactly how I imagined flying cars would be when I was four,» one user commented. Another speculated about energy consumption: «I can only imagine the amount of energy required that is
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