Alef Aeronautics Model A all-electric vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) car approved by FAA. The car is designed to drive on the street, take off vertically when needed and fly overhead above traffic.
The FAA’s recognition allows the company to test its product in the skies, making it the first vehicle of its kind to receive government approval in the U.S.
The Alef “Model A” flying car has a driving range of 200 miles and a flight range of 110
miles. It has a distributed electric propulsion system, no exposed propellers, extensive
software flight stabilization and safety system, elevon stabilization system, and all
wheel driving. Key safety components include triple to octuple redundancy of all key
components, real-time thousand point diagnostics, pre-flight reject start diagnostics,
obstacle detection and avoidance among others.
Alef’s CEO Jim Dukhovny says, “The Alef Model is a modern solution for both urban
and rural transportation needs in the 21st century because it is the fastest and most
convenient transport ever created from the point of origin to the final destination. By
enabling consumers to choose driving or flying mode, the Alef flying car allows the
optimal path depending on road conditions, weather and infrastructure.”
Alef has been test driving and test flying the Alef full-size prototype since 2019.
With additional models in development, Alef is working towards the four-person sedan,
Alef “Model Z” scheduled for introduction in 2035 priced at $35K. It will be capable of
flying 300+ miles with a driving range of 220+ miles.
Point of Difference: Alef flying car is differentiated by the combination of the following:
● Drivable car, working in existing infrastructure, e.g. traditional parking spots and
driving lanes
● Vertical take-off and landing
● 100% electric