Over 10 Companies Poised to Launch Flying Cars by 2022, with OEMs and Other Major Industry Participants Set to Join them with Prototypes in the Following 5 Years
24-May-2017
North America
Market Research
K16A-01-00-00-00
AU01487-NA-MR_20027
This study provides a comprehensive insight into the flying cars landscape. It discusses the evolution of flying cars and the need for them today, as well as mega trends favoring them. The technological challenges and supporting technologies to overcome them are included, and the various types of flying cars and profiles of key participants are provided. The study offers an analysis of the current competitive landscape, the capabilities benchmarking different flying cars, and future application areas. Potential business models and a snapshot of related rules and regulations by countries are also covered.
The flying car has fascinated humans for almost a century. Attempts to build one in the past have largely been unsuccessful, predominantly due to the absence of key technologies. Advancements in technology in the past decade are poised to make the flying car a reality in the next few years.
Flying car start-ups, technology giants, and companies from the ride hailing and aviation sectors are all engaged in the race to develop flying cars. Many have already tested their prototypes, while some have even begun pre-sales of their vehicles.
The advent of the flying cars poses a number of pertinent questions pertaining to safety, regulations, privacy, traffic management and key application areas. These questions gave rise to the key objectives of this study listed below:
• To capture the evolution of flying cars over the years, till 2017
• To identify the key participants in the flying cars market as of 2017
• To comprehend the major challenges for commercialization of flying cars
• To identify the main technology enablers for flying cars
• To decipher the emergence of flying car application areas by 2035
• To identify the architecture and partnerships required to support flying car operation in urban areas
• To identify new business models for flying car companies as well as automotive OEMs targeting this market
• Key conclusions and actionable recommendations
Key participants:
• Ehang
• Pal-V
• Terrafugia
• Aeromobil
• E-Volo
• Lilium Aviation
• Tactical Robotics
• Carplane
• Joby Aviation
• Malloy Aeronautics
• Hoversurf
• Kitty Hawk
• Aerofex
• Cartivator
• Airbus
• Uber
• Xplorair
Research Benefits:
The study provides a 360-degree view of the flying cars market as of 2017 and how it could potentially evolve in future. Commercialization avenues and potential revenue streams are discussed. Challenges hindering commercialization and technological capabilities key to successful commercialization are captured. A distinction is drawn between the various types of flying cars being developed, and their capabilities are analyzed. In addition, profiles and capabilities of more than 10 participants in the market are analyzed in detail. This study will aid companies in understanding the implication of flying cars for their businesses, the threshold capabilities required to develop a flying car, the type of vehicle they should develop based on their goal and the various ways to commercialize it.
Executive Summary—Key Takeaways
Executive Summary—Vehicle Segmentation
Executive Summary—Select Flying Car OEMs and Models, 2017
Executive Summary—Select Flying Car Specifications, 2017
Executive Summary—Select Flying Car Technologies, 2017
Executive Summary—Flying Car Concepts from Automotive OEMs
Executive Summary—Impending Avalanche of Flying Car Launches
Executive Summary—End Customers/Applications for Flying Cars
Executive Summary—Business Services and Revenue Streams
A Peek into the Future of Flying Cars
Critical View—Flying Car Taxis by 2035?
Key Findings and Future Outlook
Research Scope
Research Aims and Objectives
Key Questions this Study Will Answer
Research Background
Research Methodology
Vehicle Segmentation
Select Flying Car OEMs and Models, 2017
Select Flying Car Specifications, 2017
Select Flying Car Technologies, 2017
Evolution of Flying Cars—Key Milestones
Flying Car Development Activity—Global Hotspots
Key Technologies Critical for the Success of Flying Cars
A Peek into the Future of Flying Cars
Flying Cars—Converging Industries
Snapshot of Current Participants in the Flying Cars Market
Impending Avalanche of Flying Car Launches
Competitive Landscape of the Current Flying Cars Market
Partnerships in the Flying Cars Market
Flying Car Concepts from Automotive OEMs
Automotive OEMs—Opportunities in the Flying Cars Market
Potential Markets for Flying Cars with Traffic as Key Criterion
Flying Cars—A Critical View
Flying Cars—A Critical View (continued)
PAL-V—Road to Commercialization
Airbus—Vahana and City Airbus
Airbus—Pop.Up System
Uber
Terrafugia
AeroMobil 3.0
Aerofex—Aero-X
Kitty Hawk—The Flyer
Lilium Aviation—The Jet
Challenges for Existing and New Market Participants
Tackling Challenges—Addressing Safety
Tackling Challenges—Addressing Fuel Efficiency and Range
Tackling Challenges—TakeOff and Landing, Human Error
Tackling Challenges—Addressing Noise
Mohyi Labs—Addressing Drone Noises
Tackling Challenges—Air Traffic Control
Flying Cars—Drone Platforms
Drone Platforms—PrecisionHawk
Key Technology Mapping for Flying Cars
Flying the Flying Cars—Autonomous and Autopilot
Flying Car Types—Roadable Aircraft and Passenger Drones
Future Urban Transport Concepts—Hyperloop and Flying Cars
Select Future Applications of Flying Cars
Military Application—Lockheed Martin Transformer TX
Air Ambulance Application—The Cormorant
Air Taxi Application—Ehang 184
Organ Transport Application—Ehang 184
Comparison by Application for Different Flying Car Models
Timeline for Flying Car Applications
Infrastructure—Landing and TakeOff
Infrastructure—Parking and Refueling
End Customers for Flying Cars
Business Services and Revenue Streams
Macroeconomic Outlook—Broader Factors Influencing Flying Cars
Helicopter—High Costs and Low Fuel Economy Make it Unsuitable
Urban Mobility Choked by Increasing Traffic Congestion
Other MegaTrends Driving the Growth of Flying Cars
Flying Cars—Regulatory Certifications and Government Collaborations
Drone Regulations—The United States
Drone Regulations—China
Drone Regulations—European Union
Drone Regulations—UAE
Flying Cars Growth Opportunities
Strategic Imperatives
The 3 Big Predictions
Abbreviations and Acronyms Used
Legal Disclaimer
Market Engineering Methodology
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The study provides a 360-degree view of the flying cars market as of 2017 and how it could potentially evolve in future. Commercialization avenues and potential revenue streams are discussed. Challenges hindering commercialization and technological capabilities key to successful commercialization are captured. A distinction is drawn between the various types of flying cars being developed, and their capabilities are analyzed. In addition, profiles and capabilities of more than 10 participants in the market are analyzed in detail. This study will aid companies in understanding the implication of flying cars for their businesses, the threshold capabilities required to develop a flying car, the type of vehicle they should develop based on their goal and the various ways to commercialize it.
| Deliverable Type | Market Research |
|---|---|
| No Index | No |
| Podcast | No |
| Author | Joe Praveen Vijayakumar |
| Industries | Automotive |
| WIP Number | K16A-01-00-00-00 |
| Keyword 1 | Future of Flying Cars |
| Keyword 2 | Flying Cars |
| Keyword 3 | Flying Cars Forecast by |
| Is Prebook | No |
| GPS Codes | 9800-A6,9807-A6,9000-A1,9813-A6,9B01-A6,9A57-A6,9AF6-A6,9A3B,9B07-C1 |
Future of Flying Cars, 2017–2035
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