What Do We Know About the World’s First Real Flying Car

October 23, 2025 • 00:50:42
What Do We Know About the World’s First Real Flying Car
Bay Area Innovators
What Do We Know About the World’s First Real Flying Car

Oct 23 2025 | 00:50:42

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Hosted By

Steve Ispas

Show Notes

In this episode, Jim Dukhovny, founder and CEO of Alef Aeronautics, unveils the science and vision behind the world’s first true flying car—a vehicle that could redefine how we travel. What began as a dream inspired by science fiction has evolved into a technological breakthrough, combining aerospace engineering, electric propulsion, and automotive design.

Jim explains what makes his creation different from drones or electric helicopters, how his team overcame key engineering and safety challenges, and why 2015—the same year the Back to the Future DeLorean was set to arrive—was the perfect time for this innovation to take flight.

He also addresses misconceptions about safety, air traffic, and AI control systems, and shares his vision for a future where “highways in the sky” could free us from traffic and give people back one of life’s most valuable resources—time.

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