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How Do You Feel About The DeLorean DR-7 Aircraft?

Today, I came across an interesting article from the popular online publication Wired, that I have thought about for the past month. The DeLorean DR-7 aircraft is one of those inventions you hope will see the light of day.

This fixed wing car/plan isn't that far-fetched really and looks like an attractive piece of machinery and something that could fit nicely on the set of a Star Wars film.

A few months ago, Paul DeLorean founder of DeLorean Aerospace took the wraps off this incredible vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) DR-7.

It reminds me of how the Harrier jet can take off from a landing pad making it perfect for tight quarters. It has what the company describes as an industry first, with centerline twin vectoring propulsion system.

While I'm not an expert by any means when it comes to aviation, I have a basic understanding of how some components work and I can appreciate Mr. Delorean's vision of an environmentally friendly mode of transportation.

DeLorean DR-17
It is not meant to be some car/airplane system, but instead an aircraft which is easy to fly utilizing electric power.

TODAY, WE HAVE PRIORITIZED RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND AIR QUALITY OVER REDUCING ROAD CONGESTION AND COMMUTE TIMES... WHY NOT DO BOTH? PAIRING A ZERO-EMISSION MODERN ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEM WITH A LIGHTWEIGHT YET HIGHLY STABLE PLATFORM, THE VEHICLE THAT WAS ONCE ONLY OF DREAMS - FAST, EFFICIENT, AND SIMPLE TO OPERATE, IS FINALLY BECOMING A REALITY.

The DR-7 is a commuter plane with autonomous capabilities and with an expected top speed of 240 mph or 385 km/h which can seat two.

One can only envision or dream of flying in something like this. It certainly brings back some of those feelings you once felt when the DeLorean car was featured in the hit movie Back To The Future.

All I know is that I want one and would gladly save up and pony up the money to get one if it becomes a reality.

And speaking of the cost, according to eVTOL News, this aircraft is expected to cost between $250-$300k.

I only hope it comes with an extended warranty, as one can only imagine the repair costs.

Still, many aviation enthusiasts are already living the life. Just travel to the hundreds residential air parks in North America. These fly-in communities are homes to some of the most passionate people in the industry.

The real estate market is ripe for residential air parks, and in much of the cases, the hangar is attached to the homes, often dwarfing the house.

The DeLorean DR-17 would fit nicely into one of these communities if it ever see's the production stage.