Joby Aviation S4 electric air taxi with its six tilting propellers, parked on a taxiway at Edwards Air Force Base, California, in 2023

Joby S4. Photo: Harlan Huntington, U.S. Air Force, Public domain (U.S. Air Force photo), via Wikimedia Commons

The flying car is leaving the ground. Here's how close each one is.

We track 22 flying cars, personal aircraft and air taxis: what they cost, how far they've really got, and when you could fly one.

How high has each one flown?

Every vehicle we track, placed at the level it has really reached, from prototype to carrying passengers. Checked October 17, 2026.

Which one is for you?

Answer four questions. The list updates as you go.

Do you want to own one or ride in one?
What's your budget?
Does it need to drive on roads?
Will you get a pilot's license?

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    The contenders

    Prices, status and the latest news for each one, with sources.

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