August 3
A flying saucer that glides three metres off the ground and carries two passengers has gone into commercial production.

US company Moller International has begun to manufacture parts for its Jetsons-like personal flying pod, the M200G Volantor. It is the size of a small car and is designed to take off and land vertically.

Company founder Dr Moller calls the craft "the ultimate off-road vehicle" as it is able to travel over any surface.

"You can speed over rocks, swampland, fences, or log-infested waterways with ease because you're not limited by the surface."

The flying saucer is designed to fly at an altitude of up to three metres, where it benefits from extra lift created by a cushion of air - known as ground effect.

This allows the M200G to glide over terrain at 50mph, powered by eight of the Company's Rotapower rotary engines.

The company is prepared to offer demonstration sessions at its California base once the vehicle is ready for market.
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Sounds cool ... I want one

not what i expexted. wouldnt it cause a problem if one of the engines were to mialfunction?

Just one question- How much?
I thought this was going to be about UAVs, but I'm surprised.

this thing is really more of a hovercraft than a flying machine .

Ya i guess it would be like having all your tires comming off your car at once, KATHUNK ! I imagine you,d get a jolt or two as you hit the ground and skidded to a metal grinding halt!

i will but one some day, mark my words, i will buy one.