Keeping up with the Jetsons: Flying Car Making Journey from UK to Mali

A flying car developed by a self-taught engineer is being tested via a journey from London, England, to Timbuktu, Mali. Could we be closer to developing an aero-interstate than we thought? After taking a closer look at the details of the car, I’d say we’re a long way from wanting to ditch our earthbound vehicles for the airborne. The flying car reaches air speeds of 70mph and ground speeds of 120 mph. I see no immediate need to take to the skies just to go the same speed I can already drive on the roads. Especially since, if you crash in the air, there’s a very good chance you’ll win the fight against gravity. Also, the car cannot travel in the same weather conditions in which we currently drive, including rain and wind. The inventor states that the car is mainly for fun and not a means of transportation. Obviously.