TECHNOLOGY — Yes, this really happened, and yes, there was a remote control involved. The Guardian reports the story under the headline “Musk Straps SpaceX Rockets to a Tesla and Calls It a Flying Car. Remote Control Required, Because Safety..”
What's been reported
The Guardian reports that Elon Musk showed off the Tesla Roadster 2 at SpaceX's Texas test facility, claiming it is the world's first flying car and can “basically fly like a rocket” using SpaceX-derived thrusters. In a video of the demo, the car drives up a curved ramp, flips, flies and lands. Musk said it was controlled remotely “to make sure we don't kill anyone.”
On legality he was candid: “I'm not sure it's necessarily legal in all jurisdictions,” calling the prototype “not necessarily a safety optimised car but it takes the fun meter to 11.” The Guardian reports the Roadster 2 is slated for production in 2028 at over $200,000, and that Tesla's reservation site lists a $250,000 deposit for a “thrust” version, with a one-seat “rocket” variant with a “full flight system” available by invitation only. Tesla added that flying it is not permitted on public roads.
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