# Compact Personal Planes The Air-Elf Anticipates Jetsons-Style Urban Transportation for Two By Amelia Roblin | Published 2012-08-07 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-elf References: [industrialdesignserved](http://www.industrialdesignserved.com/gallery/Air-Elf-Aircraft-concept-design/3236295) If cities can manage to come up with effective and efficient traffic laws for the sky, the prospect of literally alleviating street congestion could be a reality. The Air-Elf would be the ideal vehicle to survive in such an environment. Compactness is perhaps more important off of the ground, considering the extensive directional control of the [flying concept car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-walkers) verses the limited bearing of road-bound automobiles. It needs to be [small and nimble](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leo-solo) so that it's quick to take off and precise in landing. The streamlined look of Yinze Hu's Air-Elf gives it a distinctly futuristic appearance. Two short wings make it agile, a [hydrogen power engine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-aircrafts) gives it speed and an expansive sloping windshield reduces air resistance and increases the driver's visibility. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Compact Personal Planes:** There is a growing trend towards compact and nimble personal planes designed for urban transportation. - **Traffic Management for Sky Transportation:** As personal planes become more common in urban environments, there is a trend towards developing effective traffic management systems for the sky. - **Hydrogen-powered Vehicles:** The use of hydrogen power as an alternative to traditional fossil fuels is a growing trend in the development of personal planes. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Aerospace:** The aerospace industry has an opportunity to capitalize on the trend towards compact personal planes for urban transportation. - **Transportation:** As personal planes become a more viable form of urban transportation, the transportation industry has an opportunity to adapt to this trend and develop supporting infrastructure. - **Green Energy:** The development of hydrogen-powered personal planes presents an opportunity for the green energy industry to expand into the aerospace sector. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Aerodynamic Gyroplane Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gyroplane.md) - [Public Flying Air-Taxis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evtol.md) - [Zero-Emission Flying Saucers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeva-zero.md) - [Spacious Five-Seater eVTOLs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pantuo-pantala-concept-h.md) - [Flying Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-car-concepts.md) - [Ultra-Fast Urban eVTOL Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pantala-concept-h-evtol.md) - [Folding Wing eVTOL Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evtol-concept-design.md) - [Airborne Electric Motorcycle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kuickwheel-skyrider-x6.md) - [Single-Seater Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yksi-electric-vehicle.md)