Remember watching Back to the Future 2 when Marty McFly time travelled to the year 2015 and there were flying cars?
Well, when 2015 did rock around, there were no sign of the invention, with us still stuck in a lot of traffic in the commute back from work.
But while flying cars may seem like a futuristic prospect even in 2023, the reality of them is actually a lot closer than you think.
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Yes, we know that they have been tested out by scientists and professionals for a while now, but when will they actually be available for public use?
Well, it could be as soon as the back end of next year, according to the CEO of a company who is working closely with flying cars.
Doron Merdinger, CEO of Doroni Aerospace, did a recent interview with TMZ Live where he detailed the process of flying cars.
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As I'm sure most people's first question would be, the presenters asked about the timeframe of this futuristic proposition.
He said: "Sooner than later, probably.
"It is very close; we have already started test flighting our H1 and P1 in our facility in Florida.
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"We hope to start delivering end of '24, beginning of '25."
The vehicle that could be in the hands of consumers by the end of next year is appropriately known as the Doroni H1 - although you'll need to have deep pockets to buy one.
Rather than flying a couple of thousand feet above ground as many would have expected, this flying car actually flies just a couple of hundred feet above the ground.
And according to Merdinger, the car can come in handy in a variety of different ways, such as playing golf - which I'm sure you don't need a flying car for. Though you would arrive at the first tee in style, right?
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The CEO did mention though that the cars would not be able to be used in populated areas, with him giving New York and Chicago as examples.
As for speed, the Doroni H1 can reach a rapid top speed of 140mph, while it will cruise at around 100mph.
Safety concerns are obviously a huge talking point, with Merdinger adding that the car comes equipped with sensors that are 'easy' to control with a joystick.
It all sounds really good, but how much is all of this going to cost?
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Well, it is certainly going to be an expensive purchase, with it costing between $250,000 - $300,000. Woah.
Topics: Cars
Callum Jones