In the skies and on the streets: What a US-approved flying car could look like

Argentina warns that the future is long overdue, as it imitates the accepted imitation of rock Flying cars Coming close to passing Our daily life. That’s it The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Announced as America’s three-wheeler model Switch bladeManufactured by the company Samson SkiComplies with the necessary safety parameters for air and street use.

In this way, after 14 years of waiting and production, this pioneering car in the North can undergo official tests before marketing and delivery: Acquiring official recognition is the first of these attributes.

Enthusiastically, the More than 2000 buyers Those who have booked a standby model at their homes. Once the above estimates are implemented, the company will go to the market with this copy, which, in principle, will cost 170 thousand dollars. “The Switchblade is always in your garage, allowing you to leave your old life behind and seek new adventures.”, they confidently expect from Samson Skye.

Some advantages and general characteristics of flying cars are known, andThe Switchblade has a unique feature: it can be operated on ground streets as well as through airspace. This dual function of flying and navigating is undoubtedly part of the added value of Samson Sky Managers. Sam BosfieldHis founder.

The function of the switchblade is an innovation in the everyday movement of people. With a single button, the driver can go from a car cruising the streets of his city to a flying example that crosses the clouds at speeds of up to 320 kilometers per hour.. Dimensions? 1.8 meters wide and 1.5 meters high.

For on-road cruising, the Switchblade has a three-cylinder engine, disc brakes on its wheels and an interior dashboard where the user can control various parameters like temperature through an intelligent system. The fuel tank has a capacity of 125 liters and can be filled with 91-octane automobile petrol.

This particular model can go on your flight Three minutes Once the driver presses the corresponding button. The wings are opened and the tail extends to travel in the air up to at least 4,000 meters above sea level.

In the official information released by Samson Sky, you can also find the details and objectives that were sought after years ago. “Go from your garage to your destination in a single vehicle. Fly like an amazingly capable airplane. Drive fast through twisty turns like a high-performance sports car. The best of both worlds at your fingertips”.

Interested people can book one of these flying cars Fill out a form At Samson Ski Resort and transfer a deposit 2 thousand dollars. This amount will be refunded if the customer withdraws After 30 days Before official large-scale production begins.

Buying a switchplate includes the kit for an additional 20 thousand dollars Samson Builder AssistA training and support program to fully exploit this issue. You have to own one of these cars to drive it Driving License and Pilot LicenseNot a small fact that needs to be taken into account while implementing reservation.

At the moment the Switchblade is only available in the US and its use will only be effective once the government of that country regulates this means of transport, which has not happened yet and at least will not happen in the near future. For example, going airborne requires moving from one runway to another. However, this is not a hindrance to marketing.

Sam Bosfield, Samson Sky Director, worked as an architect for 25 years before entering the world of aeronautics. Bosefield invested $750,000 to start the Switchblade project 2008-14 years ago and fully dedicated himself to the idea. ““I decided to use the existing infrastructure to create something that would seamlessly integrate air and ground transportation,” he describes, describing what he sees as “the next step toward the future.””.

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