Part 9/12:
- Mass Adoption (Years 7–15): Affordable, scaled models become available, with regulations evolving to accommodate autonomous flight corridors.
Regulatory Frameworks
The deployment of millions of flying cars depends heavily on regulatory reform. Authorities need to institute flight corridors, safety standards, licensure, and autonomous operation rules—an expansive effort but one that seems increasingly feasible given current technological trends and the forthcoming age of artificial general intelligence (AGI).
Elon Musk’s Strategic Edge
Musk’s vision hinges on several key factors:
- Battery Technology: Continued advancement towards and beyond 400 Wh/kg makes electric flight viable.