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Flying Function

"Flying cars" are conceptualized and designed with specific functions in mind

Implications - The flying car is increasingly becoming a reality with conceptualizations and designs that perform specific functions, allowing companies to invest in such innovations while prioritizing accessibility and the future of urban planning. More than the romanticized notion of having a car that can fly, their potential use in everything from law enforcement to taxis shows brands' continued prioritization of organizing and enhancing how systems and infrastructure work among today's ever-growing cities.
Workshop Question - How could your brand better cater to individual's who live in cities?
Trend Themes
1. Function-first Flying Cars - Flying cars are being designed with specific functions in mind, prioritizing accessibility and urban planning over the romanticized notion of having a car that can fly.
2. Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) Aircraft - VTOL aircrafts are gaining popularity as a more efficient, flexible, and faster mode of transportation for both commercial and military purposes.
3. Autonomous Drones - Drones equipped with advanced sensors and cameras, capable of autonomous flight, are being used in various fields from transportation to law enforcement and emergency response.
Industry Implications
1. Aerospace and Defense - The aerospace and defense industry can leverage these trends to create innovative flying vehicles for various applications, and improve safety and efficiency in air travel.
2. Transportation and Logistics - The transportation and logistics industry can explore the potential of VTOL aircrafts as an efficient and cost-effective mode of transportation for cargo delivery and urban mobility.
3. Healthcare - The healthcare industry can utilize autonomous drones or flying hospital pods to increase accessibility and speed of medical assistance, especially in areas with limited infrastructure or emergencies.
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Featured Examples

Vertical Takeoff Taxi Aircrafts
Vertical Takeoff Taxi Aircrafts
The Vertical Aerospace eVTOL Aircraft will Launch in 2022
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Last Monday, the city of Dubai surprised many by announcing they had successfully tested two-seater drone taxis. The completely automated drone taxi service could be the first flying taxi company in... MORE
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With each passing year, air taxi concepts seem like a more plausible option for transportation. At the International Consumer Electronics Show, Bell debuted its ull vision” for the ‘... MORE
Accessible Flying Taxis
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The Kitty Hawk 'Cora' Could Revolutionize Air Travel
Flying taxis are a futuristic solution that were previously confined to science fiction movies, but the Kitty Hawk ‘Cora’ is here to change all that with a design that could soon... MORE
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The Mobile Acute Services Hospital Offers Fast Medical Assistance Anywhere
The conceptual Mobile Acute Services Hospital (MASH) has been designed by the Australia-based design studio HDR as a solution that could offer advanced support in times of emergency. Featuring a... MORE
Autonomous Law Enforcement Drones
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The Atlas PRO Drone Reaches Speeds of Up to 70MPH
The Atlas PRO Drone is a professional piece of equipment for use in law enforcement, security and emergency scenarios to offer advanced capabilities that are ready for action. Featuring a... MORE

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