# Transportation Trends The Flying Car Takes Flight By Trend Spotter | Published 2007-03-22 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transportation-trends-the-flying-car-takes-flight References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/blog/technology/flying_car_5791.asp) & [pal-v](http://www.pal-v.com/) The Personal Air and Land Vehicle is the combination of a car, a motorbike and a helicopter - and it REALLY FLIES. It's a dream-come-true that has been occupying minds and imaginations since the Model T Ford hit the scene, 90 years ago. But finally that dream has become a reality in the PAL-V! **Implications** - [Flying cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-walkers) are often associated with the future, and some would say that the future has arrived. Thus, the PAL-V could not have come at a more appropriate time, changing perspectives on the possibility of [personal air travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valo-evtol). Ultimately, the PAL-V is a cross between a [gyrocopter and motorcycle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threewheeled-cars), providing an opportunity to travel both in air and on ground. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Personal Air and Land Vehicle:** The development of the PAL-V shows the potential for a new generation of personal transportation that combines air and land capabilities. - **Flying Cars:** The PAL-V represents the advancement of flying car technology, opening up possibilities for personal air travel. - **Cross-mode Transportation:** The PAL-V demonstrates a disruptive innovation in transportation by enabling seamless transition between air and ground modes of travel. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive:** The PAL-V introduces a new category within the automotive industry, bridging the gap between cars and flying vehicles. - **Aerospace:** The development of the PAL-V showcases advancements in aerospace technology and the emergence of personal air travel. - **Transportation:** The PAL-V disrupts the transportation industry by offering a unique combination of air and ground capabilities for personal travel. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Road-Legal Flying Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchblade-1.md) - [Air Travel-Certified Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/klein-vision-aircar.md) - [Working Flying Car Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-car-prototype.md) - [Functional Flying Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a5-evtol.md) - [Flight-Equipped Hatchbacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aeroht.md) - [Wind-Powered Flying Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-flying-car.md) - [Airborne Electric Motorcycle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kuickwheel-skyrider-x6.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)