# Revolutionary Electric VTOL Vehicles This VTOL Aircraft Holds Promise For Flying Taxi Services By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2021-02-23 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-vtol-vehicle References: [newatlas](https://newatlas.com/aircraft/skydrive-sd-03-single-seat-evtol/) & [en.skydrive2020](https://en.skydrive2020.com/2020/08/28/0828pressrelease01/) SkyDrive, a Japanese startup that is deploying a range of innovative technologies toward realizing the dream of a flying car, has unveiled an updated electric [VTOL](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-taxi-prototype) vehicle that is designed to combine the utility of VTOL (vertical takeoff and landing) with the eco-friendly features of electric motoring. Dubbed the 'SD-03,' this particular electric VTOL vehicle measures in at four meters in length, four meters in width and two meters tall, and has a sporty appearance. In terms of its movement, this aircraft has four pairs of rotors, each of which is connected to a designated motor to allow for safety in redundancy. This electric VTOL vehicle has already undergone testing in public settings, and is believed to be a promising solution for the [flying taxi services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leo-solo) of the not-too-distant future. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/transportation) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Electric VTOL Vehicles:** Developing eco-friendly electric powered VTOL vehicles for urban air mobility services could revolutionize the future of public transportation. - **Flying Taxi Services:** The development of electric VTOL aircraft for passenger transportation can lead to new market opportunities for urban air mobility services. - **Safety in Redundancy:** Implementing safety measures such as redundancy systems with multiple rotors and motors could lead to increased reliability and safety for electric VTOL aircraft. ### Where This Applies - **Aviation and Aerospace:** The aviation and aerospace industry can benefit from the ongoing development of electric VTOL vehicles for air transportation services. - **Urban Air Mobility:** The emerging urban air mobility industry can leverage electric VTOL vehicles to provide environmentally sustainable transportation solutions in urban areas. - **Electric Vehicle Manufacturing:** The electric vehicle manufacturing industry can expand their product portfolio to include electric VTOL vehicles for personal and commercial transportation services. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Epochal Electric VTOLs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epochal-electric-vtol.md) - [Revolutionary eVTOL Air Taxis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evtol-air-taxi.md) - [Electric Urban Flights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valo-evtol.md) - [VTOL Air Taxi Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-taxi-prototype.md) - [Uk Electric Air Taxis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/l-aerospace-valo.md) - [Airborne Electric Motorcycle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kuickwheel-skyrider-x6.md) - [Novel Aerial Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-walkers.md) - [Zero-Emission Flying Saucers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeva-zero.md) - [Public Flying Air-Taxis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evtol.md)