A futuristic flying car, seen as a solution to traffic congestion, has successfully completed its first flight.

According to international news sources, this flying car, valued at Rs8.4 crore ($300,000), can be driven on regular roads.

The vehicle is equipped with propellers hidden in the bonnet and trunk, allowing it to lift off at any moment.

The US-based company Alef Aeronautics has released a video showcasing the car in flight, making it look like a scene from a science fiction movie. Reports indicate that the car can travel 354 kilometres on a single charge on roads and 177 kilometres in the air.

The vehicle uses Distributed Electric Propulsion (DEP) technology, featuring propeller blades covered with a mesh layer, enabling it to achieve vertical lift-off.

For testing, the company used an ultra-light prototype of the Alef Model Zero.

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CEO Jim Dukhovny compared this achievement to the Wright brother’s first flight in 1903, calling it a crucial milestone in urban transportation technology.

The California-based startup plans to begin production of its Model A flying car by early 2026.

Following the release of the flight video, social media users expressed amazement and curiosity.

One user wrote, “This is exactly how I imagined flying cars when I was four!” Another joked, “I’m not sure if parallel parking just got easier or even more difficult.”

With this breakthrough, the era of flying cars is closer than ever.