Humanity is set to enter new era of transport as flying car could go on sale next year. BlackFly airborne vehicle was unveiled by maker Opener in California on Thursday. It is brainchild of Google co-founder Larry Page. BlackFly's designers say it can travel for up to 40km at speed of 100kph. It will eventually cost same as typical sports-utility car. vehicle has been tested in Canada, which has authorized its use. Even though it will take to skies, drivers (or pilots) will not need pilot's license to get behind the controls. However, BlackFly operators will have to successfully complete pilot's written examination and receive training in how to use the vehicle.
Critics say term "car" is somewhat of misnomer as it has no wheels and cannot be driven on roads. A more accurate description would be person-carrying drone. The vehicle can only carry one person and is powered by eight propellers - four at front of the car and four at the back. Company CEO Marcus Leng said: "Opener is re-energizing art of flight with a safe and affordable flying vehicle that can free its operators from everyday restrictions of ground transportation." former vice-president of knowledge at Google said age of personal flight could be arriving with BlackFly. He said: "I've noticed in my career that things go from impossible to inevitable in very short period of time."
