by Claudine Zap Look â€" it's a bird, it's a plane, it's a' flying car ? Straight from the future, the military is developing an auto that can go airborne. As in drive, take off, and land. But before you think all your commuting problems are solved, keep in mind this car's not for the general public. What Discover Magazine dubbed the "mad scientist" branch of the Pentagon, DARPA ,