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The sophisticated Manta M4, priced at $300,000, accommodates one passenger and can depart from both land and sea, however it can only touch down in the water.
The Manta M4 can reach speeds of up to 65 miles per hour and is comparable in weight to a small jet ski.
permitted riders to rise to a maximum height of 500 feet above ground level - roughly equivalent to the height of two towering Statue of Liberty statues, or half the height of the impressive Empire State Building.
Passengers are safeguarded by a glass canopy, which will shield them from both the impact of wind speeds and the three propellers of the vehicle.
The craft is able to operate for 30 minutes on electric power sourced from a battery or three hours using one of its hydrogen fuel cells.
According to Chari.com founder David Simchon, his vehicle will surely become the next flying pleasure craft.
Next month, when it makes its market debut for the very first time.
Simchon stated that users won't require a license owing to the device's lightweight design weighing under 300 pounds, thus qualifying as ultra-light, a characteristic that exempts users from obtaining a license as per the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations.
Yet, individuals without a pilot's licence will need to abide by the FAA's set regulations and airspace limitations.
The Manta M4 has a built-in thermal detection system that alerts the driver to the presence of birds and other aerial threats.
The base is equipped with a 360-degree camera, enabling riders to capture stunning views of the world from above - or inspect the water below for any signs of rocks or sharks.
The drone also features eight ultrasonic sensors, 16 sonar disruption sensors, and four thermal cameras to photograph and recognize its environment and stay away from approaching obstacles.
In a worst-case scenario where the craft loses power, it has three parachutes that will deploy to ensure a safe landing.
It is the second project launched by SimTech labs, following the launch of the Icarus Project, a flying device launched in 2024.
Airplanes and taxis - some without human operators - are expected to become common sights in US skies within the next few years, as per predictions from the Federal Aviation Administration.
And it’s the same in the UK, where the government expects them to be "routinely" in operation by 2028
The previous head of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), who stepped down in 2023, stated that his most notable accomplishment during his tenure was accelerating the development of electric airtaxis' deployment.
Another alleged UFO-like vehicle, known as the "Invo Moon", was revealed at CES, capable of transporting up to three passengers in US skies.
Toyota unveiled its Joby aircraft, with plans to market it by the end of this year.
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