The FAA made an exception for ultra light aircraft. You do not need a pilot's license for an ultra light as long as 1) only one person 2) do not enter controled airspace 3) no commerical use. This thing looks like it could be an ultra light.
A little known fact is that you do not need a pilot's license for an airplance as long as 1) only one person 2) do not cross state line 3) do not enter controled airspace. While living in small state presents problem living out west in large states with little air traffic allows one to fly.