Last month FlyNano was officially launched. The single-seat flyers require minimal red-tape, and by definition is not a full aircraft and therefore does not require a pilot's license – all you need to learn are the basic principles of air flight.

The electric powered craft, which takes off and lands on water, has a range of 40 kilometers (25 miles) on a single charge, and is designed to give the enjoyment of flying to the everyday consumer.

Perhaps with developments in aviation personal flight may be the solution to our congestion problems?