# Ultralight All-Electric Flying Cars The BlackFly by Opener is an Innovative Single-Seat Aircraft By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-07-17 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allelectric-flying-car References: [digitaltrends](https://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/opener-blackfly-flying-car/) & [express](https://www.express.co.uk/videos/546495/US-start-up-company-Opener-reveal-flying-car-model-BlackFly) California-based startup company Opener contributes to the ever-developing automotive world with BlackFly — an all-electric flying car. The single-seat vehicle is advertised to be "[a] fixed-wing vertical take-off and landing aircraft" that does not require a driving license nor any "special skills." Of course, potential drivers will face a formally written [FAA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a5-evtol) Private Pilot exam. The innovative automobile is designed by Opener to be ultralightweight and [relatively noiseless](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-aircraft-technology) which satisfies some of the needs and restrictions that are raised by heavily populated cities. In addition, Opener aims to "offer competitive pricing in an endeavor to democratize three-dimensional personal transportation." With a travel capacity of 25 miles and a 62 m/h top speed, the all-electric flying car will boast a Super Charging option that promises to have the vehicle ready to fly in half an hour. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Electric Flying Cars:** The development of electric flying cars presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in personal transportation. - **Ultralight Aircraft:** The trend towards ultralight aircraft creates opportunities for more accessible and affordable aviation technology. - **Vertical Take-off and Landing:** Vertical take-off and landing technology is a growing trend in aviation, with potential applications beyond personal transportation. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive Industry:** The automotive industry has the opportunity to expand into aviation with the development of electric flying cars. - **Aerospace Industry:** The aerospace industry can utilize the trend towards vertical take-off and landing technology for both personal transportation and commercial applications. - **Urban Transportation Industry:** The trend towards ultralight aircraft and electric flying cars presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in urban transportation and mobility solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flying Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-car-concepts.md) - [Flight-Equipped Hatchbacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aeroht.md) - [Functional Flying Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a5-evtol.md) - [Ultra-Fast One-Person Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airspeeder-mk4.md) - [Zero-Emission Flying Saucers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeva-zero.md) - [Consumer-Driven Aircrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personal-evtol-aircraft.md) - [Air Travel-Certified Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/klein-vision-aircar.md) - [Epochal Electric VTOLs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epochal-electric-vtol.md) - [Working Flying Car Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-car-prototype.md)