Larry Page, co-founder of Google, is all about flying cars. Page has in fact invested over $ 100 million in Zee.Aero, a Californian startup that designed aflying car. Page had been involved in the project since 2010, but the news only leaked today. The aim is stated: to build flying car for personal use.
A flying machine was already being designed almost 100 years ago, but needless to say, these are unsuccessful attempts. Today, however, there are more suitable materials and more advanced technologies: for example, the use of electric motors, which reduces complexity and costs compared to internal combustion engines and turbines, while software developed for the self-driving cars would already be enough for a sci-fi car that can fly.
Some prototypes have been spotted by the inhabitants of Hollister (Southern California) near the Zee.Aero headquarters. Obviously, we don't know when and if a flying car will actually be put on the market. What is certain is that if the co-founder of Google has decided to invest money in it, the project will be worthwhile ...
