AI-Curious with Jeff Wilser

Flying Cars are Closer Than You Think, w/ Angelo Collins & Leo Kayali

Dec 5, 2024

Angelo Collins, Executive Director of the Vertical Flight Society, and Leo Kayali, CEO of Invo Station, explore the exciting world of flying cars, or eVTOLs. They discuss key technological breakthroughs and the challenges of making these vehicles a mainstream reality. Topics include AI-driven air traffic solutions, regulatory hurdles, and the mission to make flying cars affordable. The conversation highlights how this innovation could transform urban transportation and potentially save lives while reducing emissions.

51:19

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Leo Kayali

Angelo Collins

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Quick takeaways

Advancements in evTOL technology, including AI-driven autonomy and battery efficiency, are bringing flying cars closer to mainstream reality by 2025.

Regulatory challenges and economic feasibility must be addressed to ensure the safe integration of flying cars into urban life and transportation systems.

Deep dives

The Rise of Flying Cars and EVTOL Technology

Flying cars, or EVTOL (Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing) vehicles, are on the cusp of becoming a reality, with significant developments expected as soon as 2025. Companies like Joby are set to launch air taxi services in major cities, such as ferrying passengers from Manhattan to JFK Airport in just seven minutes. This innovation is not only exciting but could revolutionize personal transportation and urban mobility, making it comparable to the advancements seen with self-driving vehicles. The potential for these flying cars to become mainstream is increasingly plausible as the technology matures and captures public interest.

Intro

2min

The Future of Flying Cars

24min

Navigating the Future of Air Traffic Control for Flying Cars

2min

Navigating the Skies: Innovations in eVTOL Certification and Safety

6min

Overcoming Barriers to Affordable Flying Cars

3min

The Future of eVTOL: Rising Above the Ground

14min

In this episode of AI-Curious, we dive into the world of flying cars—technically known as electric vertical take-off and landing vehicles (evTOL). Are we on the brink of a sci-fi future, or is the dream of flying cars still decades away? To answer these questions, we're joined by two leading experts: Angelo Collins, Executive Director of the Vertical Flight Society, and Leo Kayali, CEO of Invo Station, a startup designing electric and AI-powered personal flying vehicles.

The conversation spans the current state of evTOL technology, the challenges of scaling, and the profound implications for transportation, sustainability, and urban life. Along the way, the guests unpack key technical advancements, such as AI-driven autonomy, modular design, and innovative solutions for “highways in the sky.” They also explore the regulatory and cultural hurdles that must be addressed for flying vehicles to become a mainstream reality.

Key Topics:

•[6:41] What is evTOL and why it matters

•[12:35] The key technical breakthroughs driving progress

•[17:04] How many companies are competing in the flying car race?

•[27:31] Highways in the sky: solving air traffic challenges with AI

•[34:35] The role of mass production in reducing costs

•[42:55] Predictions: When will flying cars become mainstream?

•[46:47] Why this matters: saving lives, reducing emissions, and reimagining cities

The Vertical Flight Society:
https://vtol.org/

Invo Station:
https://invostation.com/

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