And here's another interesting rotarywing development
The AirScooter, an ultralight helicopter that will be sold later this year. It's said to be very easy to fly and doesn't even require a pilot's license. I saw a news report (also shows the CarterCopter) where a reporter with no flying experience was able to hover after only 5 minutes. It normally takes several hours to learn how to hover in a helicopter.
I could've used an AirScooter this morning. My normal 20-25 minute auto commute took over 45 minutes due to icy streets. Flying in a direct line, an AirScooter could've made the same trip in perhaps 12 minutes. It would've been chilly, but a lot more fun!