Another patent for the Switchblade flying car

The first flight of the Samson Switchblade. (Photo by Samson Sky)

Sam Bousfield, CEO of Samson Sky, has been granted his eighth design patent from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and international patent offices for the Switchblade Flying Car.

The newest patent, issued Nov. 19, 2025, covers the tail fold and retraction design of the flying car.

The tail fold mechanism works at the touch of a button in the cockpit, according to company officials. The patented design allows the tail and propellers to retract into the body of the vehicle, protecting all flying surfaces while in drive mode, they explained.

Company officials said they believe that providing these safety measures on the ground will help in making the vehicle easier to insure.

The design also allows Switchblade owners to park their vehicle in any standard garage, saving the cost of additional storage or hangar fees, officials added.

According to Bousfield, there are more patents still in progress in the U.S. and internationally.

The Switchblade Flying Car, which had its official first flight in November 2023, is a hybrid-electric vehicle that has a top speed of 125 mph on the ground and an estimated cruise speed in the air of 160 mph. Fueled by premium auto gas, it flies up to 500 miles at 13,000 feet on a single tank, according to company officials.

Samson Sky officials report the company has nearly 2,700 reservations from more than 50 countries, as well as every U.S. state, representing more than $500 million in future revenue. Estimated pricing is $200,000 USD.

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