You can finally buy Palmer Luckey's favorite 'flying car' — there's just one catch

After more than three years of regulatory work and collaborations, the future may finally be here.

You'll probably just have to travel a bit to participate.

'Flying cars are coming, and the Jetson ONE is a first step towards that goal.'

In September 2025, tech entrepreneur Palmer Luckey was the first notable customer of the Jetson ONE, a personal aircraft right out of a sci-fi movie.

Luckey strapped in and went for a ride in the electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, a term meaning the vehicle takes off and lands just like a helicopter would.

Less than a year later, the vehicle — dubbed the modern "flying car" by creator Jetson — has been approved for personal use in Italy.

Jetson announced the breakthrough last week after being granted the first official ultralight identification number in Italy for an eVTOL, which means it is no longer considered an experimental craft and is under the same operational guidelines as an ultralight helicopter.

The craft is powered by eight electric motors and can fly for up to 20 minutes on lithium-ion batteries. The Jetson ONE moves at a top speed of 63 mph and can carry a pilot who weighs up to 210 pounds.

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Jetson ONE

In order for the craft to be flown, the pilot needs to hold an Italian microlight aircraft license and medical certificate.

As explained by Aero Club Pavullo, which operates under the authority of Aero Club Italia, students must take 32 hours worth of theory classes, usually once a week for two hours, before obtaining a license.

The course also includes a medical certificate of physical fitness and 16 flight hours. Pilots must be at least 16 years old, and the course costs approximately $4,274.

Jetson said the company received over 680 pre-orders for the aircraft, which came with an $8,000 down payment for the $148,000 Jetson ONE.

"We have worked relentlessly over the past three years to unlock the market in Italy and, in doing so, open the door for citizens across Europe to experience the freedom and excitement of personal flight," CEO Stéphan D'haene said in a press release.

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D'haene explained that his company worked closely with the Italian aero club to establish a practical pathway for the personal vehicles within an already-existing regulatory framework. This makes the vehicle a much easier sell and gives the Jetson ONE "full ultralight privileges."

Founder Tomasz Patan said his vehicle plays a much-needed role in the public acceptance of vehicles of this type.

"We bridge the gap between sci-fi and reality. Flying cars are coming, and the Jetson ONE is a first step towards that goal," Patan stated.

The company boasted that with over 85 pilots trained so far, it has tracked real flight and systems data to give policymakers reassurance that its flight system is safe.

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