Aug 19, 2021
Finally a Flying Car with Guy Kaplinsky
Guy Kaplinsky and Joe Lynch discuss finally a flying car that Guy's company is developing. Guy cofounded NFT Inc. (dba ASKA) and has developed the world’s first viable electric drive and fly vehicle that can drive on the road like a car and take off vertically to autonomously fly in the air.
About Guy Kaplinsky
Guy Kaplinsky is a successful serial entrepreneur with in-depth knowledge and expertise in technology-related projects and international business. Guy began his career at Nissho Iwai Corporation and worked as an executive. In 2001, Guy followed his passion as a visionary and entrepreneur to establish his first startup with Maki Kaplinsky, a dynamic Japanese female entrepreneur. This global company facilitated multi-million dollar government-related projects in over 15 countries. Guy co-founded a second start-up with Maki Kaplinsky, IQP Corporation, which was an early innovator in the Internet of Things and concluded with a multi-million dollar M&A deal with GE Digital in 2017. Guy cofounded NFT Inc. (dba ASKA) in 2018 with Maki Kaplinsky, CoFounder/Chair-COO, and developed the ASKA™ drive and fly vehicle for consumers. The company opened the world's first flying car showroom and air mobility learning center in April, 2021 to launch pre-orders of ASKA™. In August, 2021, ASKA™ On The Fly was announced, a timeshare service that makes it super-easy for people to choose a flexible plan to use and enjoy ASKA™.
About ASKA
NFT Inc. (dba ASKA) is headquartered in Los Altos, CA and has developed the world’s first viable electric drive and fly vehicle that can drive on the road like a car and take off vertically to autonomously fly in the air. The ASKA™ electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) vehicle enables families to live up to 100 miles outside a city and benefit from affordable housing and green space, but easily travel to the city center in less than 30 minutes. ASKA opened the world's first flying car showroom in April, 2021, for pre-orders of the ASKA™ and a learning center dedicated to air mobility. In August 2021, ASKA™ On The Fly was announced, a timeshare service that makes it super-easy for people to choose a flexible plan to use and enjoy ASKA™. ASKA reflects an incredible synergy of talents from various backgrounds and cultures, with men and women from Aerospace, Defense and the Automotive industry, led by co-founders with a record of growing successful companies from idea to exit.
Key Takeaways: Finally a Flying Car
- Guy Kaplinsky is the Co-founder and CEO of NFT Inc. (dba ASKA) which is developing the world’s first electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) vehicle
- NFT Inc. (dba ASKA) is headquartered in Los Altos, CA and has developed the world’s first viable electric drive and fly vehicle that can drive on the road like a car and take off vertically to autonomously fly in the air.
- In the podcast interview, Guy explained how the car will be sold, operated, fueled and maintained.
- The ASKA electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) vehicle enables families to live up to 100 miles outside a city and benefit from affordable housing and green space, but easily travel to the city center in less than 30 minutes.
- ASKA, a four-seater vehicle, can drive on the road like a car, is capable of vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL), as well as short takeoff and landing (STOL), and flies like an aircraft. its aerodynamic design provides it with a great driving experience on the road and fly safely and efficiently in the air.
- The ASKA drive and fly vehicle has a flight range of up to 250 miles powered by electric motors and features a range extender as a redundant safety system.
- ASKA is targeted for delivery in 2026 subject to standard regulatory approval and certification. The timeshare service is now accepting applications (a limited number of customers in the first few years of production).