Flying Cars?

By:Tyler Jordan

Once called an unreal event , flying automobiles are now becoming a hot topic of discussion and interest. Although it may seem exciting to fly over traffic, I am adamantly opposed to their widespread use. Even with the latest advances in technology, flying automobiles still pose too many risks to be deemed safe or useful for daily use. To start by thinking about the safety issues. Even though they happen infrequently, aviation accidents nowadays are significantly more devastating than auto accidents. New laws, structures, and completely different safety procedures would be needed for the start of flying automobiles; they may take decades to develop. The risk of flying cars outweighs any potential advantages unless we can guarantee that they are as safe as conventional cars. Another issue is how complicated flying is. Most people are not trained pilots, and flying is far more difficult than driving on the ground. The possibility of human error whether due to weather, technical malfunctions, or bad judgment becomes a significant concern even with strong autopilot systems. The thought of inexperienced individuals operating vehicles through congested airspace is extremely scary, and even a minor error may have devastating consequences.Then there is the traffic problem. Flying cars would cause a completely different kind of traffic if they were allowed to operate in urban areas. Consider an airport with thousands of cars pushing for access like airplanes. It is horrifying to consider having to deal with flying debris or collisions in populated locations. It’s hard to think that traffic control would be handled any better in the air when we’re already having trouble with it on the ground.Lastly, it is impossible to overlook the effects on the environment. Flying automobiles would demand a huge amount of energy, and the environmental impact might be disastrous unless we can create clean, environmentally friendly energy sources.In the end , flying cars may seem like a step into the future, but the potential dangers far outweigh the benefits. Until we can ensure safety, environmental responsibility, and effective regulation, they should be a project. I personally don’t like the idea of them or foresee them coming around in full effect in my lifetime. There’s so much you have to learn to operate and control them and how to go about controlling air traffic.