As yet another sign that the age of flying cars is on its way, a new contender in the electric flying personal vehicle has arrived. Called the Kitty Hawk Flyer, it was made by a company that was actually backed by Larry Page, one of the founders of Google. The prototype was recently tested and with its successful flight, the company might just be ready to put it on the market this year.

Now, it’s worth noting that the Kitty Hawk Flyer isn’t exactly what anyone would call a car, per se. Unlike what AeroMobil is offering with its transformer hybrid or even the VTOL by Lilium Aviation, this electric unit does not accommodate passengers and driver in an enclosed space. In fact, it looks more like a hoverbike that is usually found in movies like the Star Wars franchise.

Barring technicalities, the flying vehicle by the company Kitty Hawk performed splendidly during its flight tests, The New York Times reports. Looking like a miniature satellite, it weighs 220 pounds and is powered by eight electric motors that, by all accounts, were incredibly loud.

It can only accommodate one person and is controlled via contraptions that almost look like the controls of a regular airplane. The company has been getting a lot of attention due to the interest of Page, as well as the involvement of Google X Lab father and self-driving pioneer, Sebastian Thrun. In a statement to the NYT, Page shared some of his thoughts on what Kitty Hawk has accomplished.

“We’ve all had dreams of flying effortlessly,” Page said. “I’m excited that one day very soon I’ll be able to climb onto my Kitty Hawk Flyer for a quick and easy personal flight.”

Flight enthusiasts might like to know that the company has already received permission from the Federal Aviation Administration to widen the test areas of the unit, Futurism reports. Kitty Hawk is also reportedly getting ready to bring the vehicle to the open market later this year.