We will also, with time, increase the battery capacity to allow for a longer flight time. Eventually, we do plan to manufacture a few thousand that will be delivered within three years time. But it turned out we sold those 25 within a week. We hoped we were going to sell maybe 25 units during the year after the release of the first movie. Tomasz: We were amazed by the amount of interest. The company is now only accepting orders for production in 2023. Jetson's entire production of the One for 2022 is already sold out. Narrator: However, none of this has slowed buyers from getting in line for the aircraft. And also, you'll learn about the regulations and how to fly it in compliance to those regulations. And during that training you'll learn how to operate the Jetson One. Tomasz: There is a mandatory training for our customers. Under US rules, this type of aircraft is not permitted to fly near airports or densely populated areas. Still, current laws don't allow people to use it for inner-city commutes. According to Patan, the flight decreased his commute time, normally by car and on public roads, by 88%. In June, company cofounder Tomasz Patan released a video of himself using the aircraft for a quick three-minute commute from his home to his office. And, if you cut the throttle to zero, the vehicle can land itself. Narrator: Its flight-stabilization system includes lidar sensors that help it steer clear of power lines, trees, and buildings. You can learn how to fly it in literally five minutes. Tomasz: It's extremely easy to operate because we have a flight computer onboard and all steering is a fly-by-wire system. Narrator: The official Jetson One was revealed in 2021. Surprisingly, it took us only a few weeks to finish the first prototype. There was a very successful flight just after one month. The first proof of concept we finished back in 2018. I mean, there are some countries that maybe flying the Jetson One is still not regulated. Tomasz Patan: The Jetson One is actually based on US regulations. Swedish company Jetson designed the vehicle. But with a weight of only 190 pounds, it's been categorized as ultralight, meaning you don't need a driver's or pilot's license to operate it. It's known as an eVTOL, or electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft, the same design already used for many flying-car concepts. The vehicle can reach an altitude of 1,500 feet above ground level and support a pilot weighing up to 210 pounds. Known as the Jetson One, the vehicle's eight electric motors give it a top speed of 63 miles per hour, and its Tesla battery cells allow for a flight time of up to 20 minutes. Narrator: This flying vehicle could be the future of air travel. Account icon An icon in the shape of a person's head and shoulders.
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