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by tsungxu 44 days ago
Walking made 2-mile villages feel local.

Cars made 20-mile cities feel local.

Flying cars will make 200-mile regions feel local.

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Until the price of a flying car isn't much more than an automobile, it will only be a toy for the wealthy. If it costs as much as a Rolls-Royce, few will be able to afford it.
The two first order reasons (certification overhead on engineering and low volumes) as to why personal aircraft are so expensive can finally be addressed. https://www.tsungxu.com/i/202017969/the-small-aircraft-cost-...