Ok, the JetPod people are serious and the investment opportunity seems to be beyond the ponzi scheme point, which is important when dipping one's toe into the murky waters of the future of air charter vehicles. They even have real scientists from a reputable university making proclamations about the performance. Then consider this: unpressurized, rugged and STOL.

Three of the most fitting words for this new product?

"Bond, James Bond."

These will also come in handy for those ambulance, police, military and in my case, jaunts to the liquor store in New Hampshire.