The Kitty Hawk Flyer is an all-electric aircraft. The craft, backed by Google co-founder Larry Page, is a single-seat, flying vehicle that does not require a pilot's license to operate. /VCG Photo

Kitty Hawk, based in Mountain View, California, says the Flyer maintains an altitude of 3 meters. /VCG Photo

The Flyer is designed to be easy to fly and flown for recreational purposes over water and uncongested areas. The firm says it is "the first step to make flying a part of everyday life." /VCG Photo