Flying car is a frequent misnomer for electric air taxis, but in the case of Alef Aeronautics’ Model A the term is a correct, if inadequate, description given the unconventional approach the startup has taken to designing a vehicle that can take off and land vertically as well as drive on the road.
Despite the development progress on the aircraft, the company is still awaiting approvals from the U.S. FAA to certify the aircraft under the Powered Lift category.