CBT News brings viewers inside one of the most talked-about innovations at NADA Show 2026 as Jim Fitzpatrick talks with Jetson CEO Stéphan D’Haene about the company’s single-seat electric flying vehicle and the future of personal air mobility.
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Key Takeaways:
- Jetson’s single-seat electric flying vehicle is designed under the FAA’s ultralight aircraft regulations, allowing owners to operate it in designated airspace without requiring a pilot’s license. The vehicle currently delivers approximately 20 minutes of flight time with interchangeable batteries, automated safety systems that assist pilots and can autonomously land the vehicle if needed, and a lightweight design engineered to meet strict regulatory weight limits while maintaining operational safety.
- Demand for personal flight is already materializing, with Jetson reporting hundreds of customer orders and a multi-year production backlog despite deliveries only recently beginning. Buyers are primarily seeking recreational use, though interest from emergency services and law enforcement suggests future professional applications as battery technology continues to improve flight range and endurance.
- Jetson is expanding its operations into the United States to better serve its largest customer base, with most current orders coming from U.S. buyers. The company expects continued advances in battery performance to significantly extend flight times in future models, supporting its long-term goal of making flying vehicles a practical transportation option rather than solely a recreational product.
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