How near is the Moller Skycar M400 to becoming in production?

Question

It sounds awesome, and they have it on firebox.com. Wandering how long before it is purchasable. (not that I will be able to afford it)

Answer 1

We have seen the Moller idea around for at least 30-35 years and they have yet to get anything on the market.

The working models are pretty, but there are some technical innovations that they have not yet worked out.  Some of it is pure flying saucer stuff, and won't work.

So I would not hold my breath, if I were you.

Answer 2

Maybe 5-10 years from whenever the claim of how long it will be is made.  Just like it has been since the 1970s.  

It is never going to be produced.  It has been vaporware since 1974.

Answer 3

They're basically broke. I think what investors they had have pretty much dried up. Anytime you put a new certified aircraft into the air, you can count on millions in research, testing, and legal fees to comply with all the regs. Their testing is extremely limited by the FAA. I don't know if they have even been able to test it untethered at this point.

Just as a matter of practicality, I don't think the Skycar will become a reality until there is an "infrastructure" in place to support it. That being basically ways to make it foolproof and guided so that the average guy or gal can fly it much like they would drive their car. And it would have to stay out of the way of regular aircraft.

Its a great idea; I just think its going to be a long way off. ATC has its hands full now with normal air traffic. I could only imagine things with "sky cars" all over the place. We ain't quite up to the Jetsons yet.

Answer 4

I think it's the same team who are breeding the flying pigs! Even if it comes good it will be Very expensive, complicated to fly, probably banned over any populated area. Might make it in military service, but I doubt it.