Kitty Hawk
Kitty Hawk, a aerial vehicle startup that's funded by Google cofounder Larry Page, opened its Flyer "flying car" for select test flights for businesses and social media influencers on Wednesday.
The Flyer, a recreational and lightweight aircraft, has been advertised as needing only an hour's-worth of training before pilots are ready to fly.
In many ways, it operates a lot like a drone you can pilot from on top of it - it's powered by 10 motor propellers that are self-stabilized, and is intended to be simple and easy to control. It's intended to be flown over water, hence the pontoons on the bottom of the aircraft.
Here's a look at how the Flyer evolved, how it works, and what the latest version looks like in action.