# Flying Function "Flying cars" are conceptualized and designed with specific functions in mind. By [Mishal Omar](https://www.trendhunter.com/MishalO) | Published Jan 30, 2019 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/flying-function ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.8/10 - Evidence articles: 6 ## What is the Flying Function trend? **Flying Function:** 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. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 6 featured examples - Articles from: Sep 29, 2017 to Jan 22, 2019 - Published: Jan 30, 2019 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation), [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence), [Personalization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/personalization) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Flying Function trend ### 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. ### 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. ### 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. ## What the Flying Function trend means for industry ### For 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. ### For 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. ### For 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. ## Workshop question How could your brand better cater to individual's who live in cities? ## Trend signals for Flying Function Trend score 3.8 out of 10, from popularity 51%, activity 54%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 51% - Activity: 54% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Flying Function trend 6 featured examples from Sep 29, 2017 to Jan 22, 2019. - [Vertical Takeoff Taxi Aircrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evtol-aircraft): The Vertical Aerospace eVTOL Aircraft will Launch in 2022 (Category: Autos) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate electric vertical takeoff aircrafts into the aviation industry to reshape the future of air transportation. - [Unmanned Drone Taxis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drone-taxis): Dubai Successfully Tested The Two-Seater Autonomous Air Taxi Prototype (Category: Autos) Implication: The transportation industry can explore the potential of unmanned drone taxis to revolutionize the way people travel, providing an autonomous and efficient alternative to traditio… - [Futuristic Air Taxi Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-taxi-concept): The Bell Nexus Will Likely Revolutionize On-Demand Transportation (Category: Autos) Implication: The Bell Nexus prototype introduces a new approach to air transportation on-demand, which could change the way people commute and travel for short distances in the future. - [Accessible Flying Taxis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitty-hawk-cora): The Kitty Hawk 'Cora' Could Revolutionize Air Travel (Category: Autos) Implication: The rise of autonomous air taxis opens up new opportunities for companies in the transportation industry to provide innovative solutions for urban mobility. - [Flying Hospital Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-acute-services-hospital): The Mobile Acute Services Hospital Offers Fast Medical Assistance Anywhere (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The healthcare industry can explore the use of modular and decentralized healthcare solutions for efficient emergency response and medical support. - [Autonomous Law Enforcement Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atlas-pro-drone): The Atlas PRO Drone Reaches Speeds of Up to 70MPH (Category: Tech) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement drone technology in law enforcement agencies to improve public safety, response efficiency, and situational awareness. ## Recent trend clusters - [Delegated Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/delegated-interfaces) (Tech) - [Adaptive Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/adaptive-controls) (Tech) - [Desk Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/desk-systems) (Tech) - [Spatial Refinement](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/spatial-refinement) (Tech) ## Trending in Tech - [Decor-Led Home Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decor-led-home-projectors) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) - [Dual-Wavelength Recovery Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joint-therapy) - [Pop-Culture WiFi Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-culture-wifi-routers) All articles: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech)