Terrafugia Partners with CEVT to Bring Flying Car to Market

Terrafugia Inc. announced its partnership with automotive engineering company China Euro Vehicle Technology AB (CEVT) to collaborate on a variety of developments to bring the first flying car to market.

Eric Walz2018-06-07 11:29 PT

Samson Motors Flying Sports Car Coming in 2018

Samson Motors of Central Oregon, creators of the Switchblade — the world's first flying sports car, have successfully completed grueling suspension testing, and the engine was recently pushed to over 110% power in a test cell, helping ensure engine reliability in preparations for a Spring 2018 launch.

Eric Walz2018-01-19 13:17 PT

Workhorse Group to Showcase World's First Personal Hybrid Electric Octocopter at 2018 CES

Workhorse Group Inc. (NASDAQ: WKHS), an American technology company focused on providing sustainable and cost-effective solutions in the commercial transportation sector, today announced it will showcase three technology firsts at 2018 CES in Las Vegas in January, including the company's electric Octocopter.

Eric Walz2017-12-13 11:28 PT

Mercedes-Benz, Matternet & Siroop Start Pilot Program for E-Commerce Delivery Using Drones

Mercedes-Benz Vans, U.S. drone systems developer Matternet and Swiss online marketplace siroop have started a pilot project in Zurich to test an efficient van and drone-based system for on-demand delivery of e-commerce goods.

Eric Walz2017-11-09 17:20 PT

Moller International Auctions its Flying Car for $5 Million

For people interested in owning one of the first flying cars to ever exist, it’s important to highlight that it’s not actually legal to operate the unit. That’s because the vessel lacks flight certification from the FAA.

Michael Cheng2017-08-18 09:45 PT

NVIDIA Drone Flies Through the Woods Using AI Instead of GPS

Researchers at Nvidia are working on a drone navigation system that relies on visual recognition and computer learning instead of GPS

Eric Walz2017-08-13 17:23 PT

UPS Looks to the Future With Drone Delivery

In February of 2017, UPS began testing a drone delivery system developed by Workhorse Group, an Ohio-based company that builds commercial, hybrid electric trucks, batteries and develops aerospace technologies.

Eric Walz2017-08-06 17:41 PT

Part Two of The Flying Car List Is Here

Here comes the second part of flying cars. Some of these designs are still in blueprint, or the prototypes have not been shown yet.

Claire2017-08-02 18:15 PT

Wanna See A Complete List of Flying Cars? We Have It Here

Although the idea still sounds fictional to many, the list of projects is actually quite long.

Claire2017-07-22 12:03 PT

Uber and Airbus on Flying Cars: Updates, Developments, Milestones

Uber and Airbus are preparing to dominate the flying car sector with strategic partnerships and cutting-edge VTOL aircraft designs.

Michael Cheng2017-07-21 19:10 PT

Toyota invests in flying car company Cartivator

Toyota is making investment in a local startup called Cartivator, which plans to build a flying car for the opening ceremony of the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.

Claire2017-06-21 16:00 PT

A Flying Car by the end of this year? Kitty Hawk gets much attention

Mountain View startup Kitty Hawk is recently getting much attention, as its aerospace engineer piloted a flying car above a peaceful lake about 100 miles north of San Francisco.

Claire2017-06-10 09:53 PT

Uber to Detail its Flying Car Concept This Week

Uber is detailing a flying car concept at its Uber Elevate Summit in taking place in Dallas, Texas on April 25 - 27th, 2017. The Summit will offer an information-packed three days during which Uber hopes to build awareness about the Elevate mission, identify and accelerate opportunities, and define a path towards towards future flying cars.

Eric Walz2017-05-31 12:58 PT

Airbus Reveals Blueprint of its Pop.Up Flying Car

Flying vehicles might be approaching to us in an even faster speed. After PAL-V’s Liberty and Zee Aero’s frequent testing, Airbus has new moves as well. It recently unveiled its design of a hybrid flying drone called Pop.Up, to awe the public.

Claire2017-04-18 11:35 PT

The World’s First Commercial Flying Car Ready for Order

PAL-V, the Dutch company who aims to develop a roadable aircraft, has now announced its commercial flying vehicle is ready for order, and claims it to be “the first certified commercial flying car ever.”

Claire2017-04-03 10:30 PT

Airbus Looks To Test Flying Cars By The End Of 2017

Airbus Group has plans to test its prototype of a self-piloted flying car by the end of the year.

Vineeth Joel Patel2017-02-24 13:05 PT

Flying cars are not far away: at least some are under testing

Google Cofounder Larry Page’s secretly-funded tech startup Zee Aero is recently spotted testing its prototype in Hollister, California.

Claire2017-02-09 17:43 PT

Uber Reveals Plan to Take Ridesharing to the Skies via Flying Cars

The ridesharing giant’s plan involves launching a fleet of flying cars, which will serve as taxis for busy commuters. In a newly released white paper, titled “Elevate,” the brand offers a rare glimpse of its latest moonshot project.

Michael Cheng2016-12-13 22:25 PT

Uber to design its flying cars by next decade

Uber is detailing plans for Uber Elevate, a new division for offering rides through flying cars, to cure the increasingly heavy traffic congestion in the world, and hopes to have the program functioning within ten years.

Claire2016-12-11 22:25 PT

Toyota patent filing shows another hope for the flying car

Will flying cars be real in the near future?

Patrick2016-08-06 19:30 PT