# Shark-Inspired Futuristic Flyers The Future Transportation Concept by Anoop M Has a Whip-Like Tail By Meghan Young | Published 2012-02-25 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/future-transportation-concept-by-anoop-m References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2012/02/23/future-transportation-with-tails/) & [coroflot](http://www.coroflot.com/anoop999) The Future Transportation Concept by Anoop M may have been inspired by a shark, but it looks more like a stingray. The wide body and whip-thin tail is characteristic of the latter. Nevertheless, the vehicle is influenced by the swimming technique of the former predatory fish rather than by its shape. Addressing the desire for traffic-free roads, the Future Transportation Concept by Anoop M is a flying vehicle that accommodates two people comfortably. It is equipped with two turbines and a flexible tail that is connected to a propeller. All of these features act together to allow for a smooth ride that is easily maneuverable in the air. The tail moves up and down as well as side to side, giving the concept an animalistic appeal. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Animal-inspired Transportation:** Innovative designers can take inspiration from animals to create unique transportation designs. - **Flying Vehicles:** The growing demand for traffic-free roads can be met with the development of more flying vehicles. - **Flexible Tail Technology:** The use of flexible tail technology can increase maneuverability in transportation design. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive:** Automotive manufacturers can explore animal-inspired designs to create efficient transportation solutions. - **Aerospace:** Aerospace companies can invest in research and development of flying vehicles to meet the demand for traffic-free roads. - **Engineering:** Engineering firms can focus on developing flexible tail technology to improve maneuverability in various transportation designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Aquatic Shark-Inspired Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterborne-drone.md) - [Futuristic Single-Seater Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/future-mobility-concept.md) - [Folding Wing eVTOL Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evtol-concept-design.md) - [Elegant Shape-Shifting Concept Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-bike1.md) - [Two-Wheeled EV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twowheeled-electric-car.md) - [Road-Legal Flying Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchblade-1.md) - [Futuristic User-Centric Travel Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-volvo-space.md) - [Spacious Five-Seater eVTOLs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pantuo-pantala-concept-h.md) - [Aircraft-Like Hydrofoil Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrofoiler-sl3.md)