The pod-like Zapata Airscooter is a personal VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) aircraft which the developers say can be flown without a pilot license. The vehicle is the brainchild of Franky Zapata, who gained a reputation for pushing the transportation envelope when he flew across the English Channel on a hoverboard in 2019 in 22 minutes. The French firm say the Airscooter will fly at 50mph and be able to cruise for two hours. It would use a hybrid powertrain and sustainable fuel, with a carbon footprint "comparable to a passenger car".
