Flying Cars Could Change The Military

For 1.5 Million each of taxpayers money.

clipped from wbztv.com Flying cars may actually get off the ground. A local company is behind the futuristic ride that could change the future of the U.S. military, reports CBS station KOVR/KMAX-TV. "It's so fast that you take full advantage of it," said Paul Moller, president of Moller International. They're not just for the future anymore. Sky cars are here "Since it's a vertical take-off aircraft, which is a key element, you can fly and sit there and hover," said Paul. Moller International's flying vehicle could save lives in the warzone in Afghanistan "They have huge potholes and they can't really drive and it's very easy to take a pothole throw a mine in it and cover a little dirt over it," said Paul. The U.S. Army wants a $5 million grant to test out the invention. Paul says the military model would seat six, have camouflage colors and be decked out in safety gear Each flying car would cost the army around $1.5 million.