“The Tesla vehicle does not meet the FAA’s definition of an aircraft,” the Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement to POLITICO, meaning the agency would not need to certify the vehicle as airworthy. The agency didn’t immediately respond to a follow-up request asking about its general jurisdiction over the airspace.

Last night, Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveiled a car that he claims can fly, followed by a short demonstration of its ability to go airborne — and it's hard to think of a Tesla vehicle that's sparked more online reaction since the Cybertruck.