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Zapatas had a long history withflying machines.
What does the JetRacer mean for the future of mobility?
Theres simply no legal approval to fly these across cities to avoid congested roads.
And with no idea of the price, itll probably be just another rich persons plaything.
This would advance the aviation industrys capabilities in person flying machines.
Instead, JetRacers kerosene power underwhelmed me.
Even a plan for sky racing would be pretty cool.
Capable of 250kmph (155mph) it is faster than the hoverboards 177 kmph (110 mph).
But Zapata is yet to increase its speed beyond 130kmph (80mph).
But for all my skepticism of its utility, the JetRacer may attract the imagination of the masses.
It shows not only future possibilities but the here and now.
Want to try it out for yourself?
The company invites people to become the pioneers of the mobility of the future.
One hundred volunteers will be selected for simulation trials and training.
Sign upto be part of the future!
Story byCate Lawrence
Cate Lawrence is an Australian tech journo living in Berlin.
