This fold-up seaplane from a Silicon Valley startup might be "the closest thing to a flying car you can buy today," said Justin Ocean at Bloomberg. The Icon A5 ($189,000) lands on land or water, folds to fit in a garage, and can be towed more easily than most boats. Intended for recreational purposes, the portable Icon aims "to get airplanes out of airports and into the home," said the company's chief executive. Order one now and yours should arrive by Christmas 2018.
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