ASKA’s A5 could be the closest thing we’ve seen to an actual flying car – if and when it finally flies. That’s because as well as being an aircraft, the A5 is also designed to drive on roads – allowing passengers to fly-and-drive from door to door using just one vehicle.

The company plans on selling their vehicle to private buyers, but also say it has the potential to fundamentally change how we commute if it were to be operated as an air taxi.

Will it take off? Let’s find out.

0:00 ASKA’s A5 debuted at this year’s CES
0:33 Flying door-to-door in just one vehicle
1:52 The A5 is still awaiting FAA certification
2:26 But flying and driving in one vehicle might not be as quick as you think
3:44 What will it take for ASKA’s ride-hailing business to take off?

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