Next-Generation Transportation: Anticipated Arrival of Aerial Vehicles in the Immediate Future
Let's talk about Hyundai's plan to unleash a fleet of flying cars by 2028, y'all!
Now, imagine zipping through the sky, avoiding those insufferable roadblocks, right? That's the dream Hyundai is banking on with their new line of flying cars. These bad boys will accommodate up to six individuals in a metropolis, with larger vehicles set for intercity treks.
At first, these babies will need a skilled human pilot, but by 2035, Hyundai aims to make them 'Top Gun' level autonomous, according to Bloomberg.
Speaking of test pilots, a flying car with a daring human at the helm had its trial run in Japan back in the day. This beastie rose a couple of meters off the ground and cruised for roughly four minutes in the sky.
Now, for some fun facts – the first road-based test flight of a flying car prototype took place in California, courtesy of Alef Aeronautics, on February 19, 2025. Meanwhile, the AirCar by Klein Vision caught hearts in 2019 with its initial flight at Nitra Airport in Slovakia. But the real highlight for AirCar enthusiasts came when it was revealed as the first certified flying car in the U.S., on May 8, 2025, at an extravagant event in Beverly Hills, California[1][3][5].
So, while the AirCar may have been the first to take flight, it was Alef Aeronautics that put on the first show stateside[4]. Keep your eyes to the skies, people – flying car age is upon us!
- The increasingly innovative industry of technology is set to collaborate with the automotive sector, as Hyundai's flying cars will likely incorporate advanced technology for autonomous flight by 2035, as reported by Bloomberg.
- While Hyundai's futuristic flying cars are expected to revolutionize urban transportation in metropolises by carrying up to six individuals, the finance aspect also comes into play, as these vehicles require substantial investments for development and production.
- Looking back at history, various test flights of flying cars have been conducted in different parts of the world. For instance, a trailblazing flying car trial took place in Japan, echoing the potential global impact of this burgeoning industry in transportation and finance.
