It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s Superman! - No It’s a Flying Car!!

Flying vehicle technology is slowly but surely taking off (pun intended)! It is bringing to life our favorite science fiction stories. And for us to be witnessing this in our lifetime is exhilarating! Flying cars in movies like Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Back to The Future are no longer tales of fantasy. Picture yourself zipping and zooming above traffic jams in your sleek new McLaren Skyrider, landing directly on your house rooftops, and stepping out of your flying car as if it were all in a day's work. Due  to unbelievable advancements in engineering and technology flying cars are here to stay. The cool science of aerodynamics is at the core of flying cars. These vehicles use wings or rotors to raise themselves off the ground. It’s all about using good old physics to defy gravity.

Flying car prototypes currently use hybrid or electric engines, mixing traditional fuel with electric power for minimizing the carbon footprint. The multiple small rotors ensure stability and control while flying. Safety is of utmost importance in flying cars. These cars are equipped with advanced technology that helps control altitude, speed, and direction, making flying as easy as driving. With features like autopilot and automated navigation, even beginners can enjoy the thrill of flying without a hitch or a glitch! Now combine this technology with the technology of driverless cars and the mind boggles at the various possibilities. Flying cars are built with advanced materials like carbon fiber and aluminum, making them lightweight without compromising on the strength. 

As different countries create rules for flying cars, we could soon see car-ports, places where these vehicles take off and land, mushroom in our cities. This means flying cars could become a normal part of our daily lives. Get ready for a world where flying to school or hanging out with friends in the air might just be a reality! 

-Kabir Sahni