If you thought the Tesla Cybertrucks looked bizarre and ahead of their time, just imagine when flying cars become a common sight.
In February, Alef Aeronautics, the company behind the world’s first flying car, successfully conducted a test of its initial prototype. This prototype received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in 2023.
The initial production of these cars is taking place in California, at Alef’s facility located in Silicon Valley. Crafting each vehicle requires several months of meticulous work.
Now, after much anticipation, Alef’s renowned car is on the verge of being delivered to some early customers.
However, don’t expect to see the Model A Ultralight gliding down the I-90 anytime soon. Alef has clarified that initial deliveries are intended ‘for the purpose of testing flying cars in the real world environment, under very controlled conditions’.
“Alef plans to train, ensure compliance, and provide maintenance to those few early adapters,” a recent press release states.
“The knowledge gained from this process will support the transition to manufacturing and delivering pre-orders in the queue,” it continues.
If the trials are successful, mass production of these cars is anticipated.
Earlier this year, videos of the Model A were shared following Alef’s February trial, and many people had similar reactions to the avant-garde vehicle.
“That looks like a drone covered by some plastic toy car,” one person commented on an NBC News report shared on YouTube.
See the footage here:
“We ALL know that sound! A BUNCH of drone propellers under a very lightweight shell,” remarked another.
A third observer noted: “That is not a car, it’s just a drone with a car shell.”
“That’s not even a car, that’s an oversized drone with the fiberglass body of a car,” another added.
While some people remain skeptical about the sophisticated car, it hasn’t deterred 3,500 individuals from preordering it.
With a price tag of approximately $300,000, Alef claims to have already made $1 billion in pre-orders.
Commenting on the upcoming delivery of the first Model A units, Jim Dukhovny, CEO of Alef, said: “We are happy to report that production of the first flying car has started on schedule. The team worked hard to meet the timeline, because we know people are waiting. We’re finally able to get production off the ground.”
The cars are expected to be available by early 2026, according to the New York Post.