The latest in flying vehicle technology, BlackFly can travel for up to 25 miles (40km) at a speed of 62mph. Described as a human-carrying drone, BlackFly is not designed to be driven on roads. The vehicle carries one person in a small cockpit, powered by “eight propulsion systems, spread across two wings”.

Its makers say it will eventually cost the same as a typical SUV, but early models will be more expensive.

BlackFly's creator is the Palo Alto-based firm Opener. The car has been tested in Canada, where the country’s aviation authority has authorised its use.

The company is funded by Google co-founder Larry Page who is also behind Kitty Hawk, a separate US start-up currently testing its personal aircraft in Las Vegas.

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