Now this is what I call FPV...

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Jetson Releases New Footage of Its Popular Flying Car That Anyone Can Buy and Operate

We, humans, have wanted to fly since the beginning of our existence, so much so, that we didn’t stop until we made it happen. And now that we have finally unlocked the skies, we have one more goal to achieve, and that is to make flight accessible to everyone, so that anyone who wants can own...

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[karlblessing]

This seems to be a better video of it in action off their channel

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[karlblessing]

Noticed this while looking into the Jetson some more :

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[AlanL]

Where would something like this fall into FAA's rules? Not sure the demo footage flight practices would be legal in the US. It's obviously not a sUAS.

 

[karlblessing]

Where would something like this fall into FAA's rules? Not sure the demo footage flight practices would be legal in the US. It's obviously not a sUAS.

I would assume the same as a manned aircraft...

 

[Eagle Eye 62]

This seems to be a better video of it in action off their channel

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It's a bit interesting that they oy show it flying close to the ground. it's either not fully certified or a pre-production unit. if I was flying in one I would definitely want a parachute option.

 

[CactusJackSlade]

Where would something like this fall into FAA's rules? Not sure the demo footage flight practices would be legal in the US. It's obviously not a sUAS.

Depending on the weight it may qualify for an Ultralight? https://www.usua.org/Rules/ruleandregs.htm

 

[AlanL]

Depending on the weight it may qualify for an Ultralight? https://www.usua.org/Rules/ruleandregs.htm

Almost looks more like a Light Sport Aircraft according to those definitions. Notable that those can fly up to 10,000' MSL or 2000' AGL and have part 61 training requirements. Not sure those would be allowed to skim a waterway at <30' AGL like the video demonstrated.

 

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Jetson Releases New Footage of Its Popular Flying Car That Anyone Can Buy and Operate

We, humans, have wanted to fly since the beginning of our existence, so much so, that we didn’t stop until we made it happen. And now that we have finally unlocked the skies, we have one more goal to achieve, and that is to make flight accessible to everyone, so that anyone who wants can own...

www.autoevolution.com

That puts a whole new slant on drones for peeping toms? imagine that hovering over someones yard, cracks me up!