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[Brooks_]

It said it didn't even need a rider and that it would be good for package delivery, or you could call it to come pick you up like an uber

If I could send it to the store for me....

 

[Brooks_]

Speaking of store, I saw this yesterday.

I didn't buy it because I don't think I want sweet with my Spam. I don't really like maple sausage, but I don't mind if syrup gets on my sausage.

 

[azurbanclucker]

The rest of the article will answer most of those questions:

Crucially, its designers have managed to keep the entire thing under 200 pounds, classifying it as an “ultralight” aircraft, which means that it is not subject to the same strict regulations under the Federal Aviation Administration as other types of flying cars that are coming to market.

AKA "Not a prayer the FAA will cert it as-is, and I strongly doubt the EASA is interested in certifying it either." There are still restrictions on where ultralights, drones. and other personal aircraft can operate, and you can still get your butt in trouble if you violate airspace.

That means that Jetson ONE customers will be able to use their new toy without any license, certification, or testing — unlike the important tests and certifications that amateur airplane and helicopter pilots are subjected to.

AKA "I have money and am bored, so I choose to waste it on a 100k RC plane and heaven help anyone I happen to accidentally crash into"

CEO Stéphan D’haene told Axios that learning to fly a Jetson ONE takes “about five hours,” after which the newly christened pilot will use “intuitive joystick controls” to steer “while the flight computer handles the complicated stuff.”

But no mention of a first aid kit if one of those props shears and enters the OPEN COCKPIT.

Cool concept, hard pass.

 

[azurbanclucker]

When I read JetPack this was certainly not what I thought I would see lol

It's not a jetpack. There are zero jets or packs involved here.

 

[Bonkerelli]

WOW I am really behind on this thread. I am sure that I did not miss anything important. How is everyone?

 

[Kay-T-Hammer]

The rest of the article will answer most of those questions:

Crucially, its designers have managed to keep the entire thing under 200 pounds, classifying it as an “ultralight” aircraft, which means that it is not subject to the same strict regulations under the Federal Aviation Administration as other types of flying cars that are coming to market.

That means that Jetson ONE customers will be able to use their new toy without any license, certification, or testing — unlike the important tests and certifications that amateur airplane and helicopter pilots are subjected to.

CEO Stéphan D’haene told Axios that learning to fly a Jetson ONE takes “about five hours,” after which the newly christened pilot will use “intuitive joystick controls” to steer “while the flight computer handles the complicated stuff.”

The product also comes with a “ballistic parachute” should something go wrong.

“Our mission at Jetson is to democratize flight and make the skies available to everyone,” D’haene said.

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"Ultralight aircraft"? If I die because some social reject falls on top of me because their plastic toy was eaten by a real aircraft, I am having my family sue the eff out of everyone involved. I need to change my papers to include that. And the skies are available to everyone, via a SPORT PILOT LICENSE. Idiots, idiots everywhere!

 

[tripletfeb]

WOW I am really behind on this thread. I am sure that I did not miss anything important. How is everyone?

Good, Bonk. How are you? And you're right, nothing important was missed

 

[sdm111]

It's not a jetpack. There are zero jets or packs involved here.

It identifies as

 

[Bonkerelli]

Good, Bonk. How are you? And you're right, nothing important was missed

I'm good. Been very busy. Recently moved.

 

[Kay-T-Hammer]