Future of Flying Cars, 2017–2035

Automotive Future of Flying Cars, 2017–2035

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

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24-May-2017
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North America
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Future of Flying Cars, 2017–2035
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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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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--BEGIN PROMO--

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.

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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
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