So whats the latest?
Not as much as you might think.
The potential skills transferability and online grid adjacencies are too strong to ignore.
How did the Tesla aviation rumors start?
There have been plenty of efforts to link Tesla and the sky.
Almost everything he says becomes either headline or article fodder and gets shared globally.
I mean, I think I have something that might be close.
Im quite tempted to do something about it.
Elon replied:
No.
I think its incredibly difficult to bring an aircraft to production and meet all the regulatory requirements worldwide.
Its a very difficult thing…
Probably 3 to 4 years.
What if#TESLAMADE AN AIRCRAFT??
Small enough, it easily fits on urban landing pads or driveways.
I feel that way just deciding what cocktail to order at a happy hour, Elon.
Im so dying to do a supersonic, electric VOTL jet, but adding more work will make my ?
It hardly makes a master plan for a supersonic jet or a TeslaeVTOL!
So, could we see Tesla batteries ineVTOLs?
Could we see specialist Tesla-built charging stations?
Ive spoken to severalVTOL companies, andgetting regulatedis a long, slow process.
The earliest innovators literally helped write the regulations astheir tech began to evolve.
They have yet to fly people commercially, let alone cargo.
Further, the R&D issue isnt just a matter of funds.
We know Musk has plenty of cash, but its not so easy to find appropriately skilled staff.
Story byCate Lawrence
Cate Lawrence is an Australian tech journo living in Berlin.
