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Road-Legal Flying Vehicles

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The 'Switchblade' Tranforms From a Car to Plane in Under 3 Minutes

— October 28, 2022 — Autos
Samson Sky’s ‘Switchblade’ is currently one of the most innovative examples of transportation on the market. The ‘Switchblade’ is able to transform from a car to a full-fledged mini aircraft in just three minutes, while the tail and wings are collapsible for road trips and parking in a home garage. The ‘Switchblade’ comes equipped with an array of speedy specifications, including a maximum speed of 200 mph, a cruising speed of 160 mph, and a maximum driving speed of 125 mph.

Auto-pilot and regenerative braking features are also available, and the vehicle offers a reverse thrust feature that emulates a parachute if landing becomes difficult. A music system, a heads-up display, climate control, and security systems are examples of contemporary amenities.

The ‘Switchblade’ is currently being tested on the runway and has plans to complete a full test flight in the coming weeks. A full list of specifications and early reservations are available on the Samson Sky website.

Image Credit: Samson Sky
Trend Themes
1. Road-legal Flying Vehicles - The emergence of road-legal flying vehicles is a disruptive innovation opportunity for the transportation industry.
2. Transformable Vehicles - Developing vehicles that can seamlessly transform from car to plane and back in under 3 minutes presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the automotive and aviation industries.
3. Personal Air Transportation - The rise of personal air transportation through road-legal flying vehicles presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the travel and leisure industries.
Industry Implications
1. Transportation - The transportation industry stands to benefit from the disruption caused by road-legal flying vehicles, which offer the potential to cut down travel time and expand travel options.
2. Automotive - The automotive industry has an opportunity to innovate by developing transformable vehicles that can seamlessly switch between car and plane modes.
3. Aviation - The aviation industry can capitalize on the emergence of road-legal flying vehicles by expanding personal air transportation options and developing new infrastructure to support them.
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