Three configurations are planned, with the most extreme featuring perimeter-mounted thrusters and room for just one person
First look: Tesla has introduced a next-generation Roadster that it says can fly, with a single-seat Rocket configuration designed to lift off the ground and maneuver in the air. The Rocket is the most ambitious of three versions, with a claimed zero-to-60 mph time below 0.59 seconds. The engineering pushes the Roadster beyond conventional sports-car performance, though it remains unclear whether owners will be allowed to use its full capabilities.
Software and electric power redefine what a flying car can be
Bottom line: For now, eVTOLs remain niche products – technological curiosities that combine drone automation, recreational aviation, and the promise of personal air mobility. Their development illustrates how digital flight control has simplified piloting, while underscoring how far regulations must evolve before such aircraft can become a practical alternative to driving.