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The Alef Model A and the future of flying cars with Alef CEO Jim Dukhovny | E1929
In this episode, Jason Calacanis and guest Jim Dukhovny discuss the future of flying cars, delving into Vtol's vertical takeoff and landing vehicles and Alef's flying car technology. They explore design aspects, commercial considerations, and regulatory challenges. The conversation concludes with thoughts on autopilot technology and the future of flying cars.
Key Points
- Alef's flying car technology is ready for autonomous human flight today, but certification and regulatory approval are the main obstacles preventing its implementation.
- The initial version of Alef's flying car is designed to carry one and a half people, with plans for a four-person model in the future, and the first deliveries are targeted for the end of 2025 if all goes well.
- Alef's approach to flying cars involves turning the vehicle 90 degrees during flight to transform its car shape into an effective biplane airfoil, leveraging a combination of existing technologies for driving, vertical takeoff, and flight.
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