Dubai Prepares for the Introduction of Flying Cars
The United Arab Emirates is studying the prospects of flying cars. Ordinary driver's licenses may not be enough for drivers of such vehicles.
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is currently monitoring the development of the technology and intends to determine regulatory requirements after clarifying the technical specifications of flying cars. Among the initial questions are the need for special driver's permits or the possibility of operating such vehicles with regular car licenses.
Ahmed Mahbub, Executive Director of the RTA Licensing Agency, stated that the authority will also need to determine the category of this new type of transport, the registration procedure, and the infrastructure requirements for its full-scale operation.
According to Mahbub, the legislative regulation of flying cars has only recently been added to the authorities' agenda. Meanwhile, Dubai still has time to prepare solutions, and the RTA is already tracking the development of this area.
Currently, such vehicles are undergoing testing. According to preliminary estimates, the production of some models may begin in 2028. However, the timeline for their appearance on Dubai's roads and in its skies has not yet been determined.
