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September 4, 2024

Flying Car Market Size is Projected to Reach USD 1861.6 Million by 2032 | Driven By Demand for Efficient Transportation Solutions | Report by SNS Insider

Flying cars are bound to change urban mobility as we know it, since it will now be possible to imagine something a lot more convenient than before. And that’s just about where things are headed, as technology continues to advance and we begin to see an upward curve in commercial flying car operations.

Austin, Sept. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Flying Car Market Size is estimated to reach USD 1861.6 million by 2032, and grow at a CAGR of over 36% 2024-2032. The United States is leading in the flying car revolution, with numerous companies and research institutions across the nation heavily involved in developing and testing these revolutionary vehicles.

When these technologies further advance in the not-so-distant future, commercial flying car operations will increase throughout the country, revolutionizing intra-city travel.

The increasing focus on urban mobility solutions acts as a major driver factor. 

With increased traffic congestion and a constricted infrastructure, flying cars have proved to be an efficient alternative means for quick transportation within cities. Growing disposable incomes of consumers, particularly in plush urban centers, have also supported their aspirations for high-end, innovative forms of transportation.

Other technological advances, like improvement in battery technology and autonomous flying systems, also became a pivotal point of acceleration in developing flying cars. Recent surveys indicate that more than 70% of Americans are open to the idea of owning or using a flying car-a strong consumer interest in this emerging market.

Increased interest in electric propulsion systems that align better with increased concerns about sustainability.

Of more than 75 flying car prototypes in development, more than 75% use electric power-promising less emissions and quieter operation. More and more, however, the focus is on autonomous flight, with companies experimenting with the use of advanced navigation systems and artificial intelligence as ways to make flying safer and more accessible.

The autonomous flying car segment will drive the US flying car market demand rise, likely to contribute approximately 65% to the market share by 2032.

Consequent to increasing development in artificial intelligence and technology for autonomous vehicles along with the issues of traffic congestion that potentiate the demand for more time-and energy-efficient transportation modes. Also, the electric propulsion segment started to gain momentum in the market with an attraction rate of 40%, and this can be related to the increased focus on sustainability and lower carbon emissions.

Flying Car Market Report Scope:

Report Attributes Details
Market Size in 2023 USD 116.9 million
Market Size by 2032 USD 1861.6 Million
CAGR 36% CAGR by 2024-2032
Base Year 2023
Forecast Period 2024-2032

Historical Data

2020-2022

 

Key Growth Drivers
  • Advancements in lightweight materials, autonomous flight systems, and air traffic management are paving the way for safer and more practical flying cars.
  • Growing investments from major corporations and venture capitalists are accelerating the development and commercialization of flying car technology.
Major Regions Covered
  • North America
  • Europe
  • Eastern Europe
  • Western Europe
  • Middle East & Africa
  • Middle East
  • Africa
  • Latin America
Major Companies Listed in the Report Volocopter GmbH, Skydrive, A³ by Airbus, AeroMobil, Boeing, Cartivator, EHANG, Hyundai Motor Company, Klein Vision s. r. o., Samson Motors Inc., Lilium, TERRAFUGIA, Lilium, Joby Aviation, Uber Technologies Inc., PAL-V International B.V., Samson Motorworks, Urban Aeronautics, Moller International and other key players.

The North American flying car market dominated in 2023, and there is a strong focus on electric propulsion with autonomous technology. 

Currently, it holds more than 65% of the investment in flying car development, based on a host of encouraging signs such as favourable regulatory environments, robust infrastructure, and culture of innovation.

With electric powertrains dominating the landscape, there is an emerging interest in hybrid propulsion systems that couple electric and conventional engines for extended-range missions. The other main focus is autonomy-a number of companies are in development of fully autonomous flying vehicles that can take off and land without the need for any human interference.

The flying car market is a fast-changing environment that is exceptionally competitive.  

Well-known players like Boeing and Airbus continue to invest heavily, while smaller ones like Joby Aviation and Lilium use their relatively small size and technological know-how of the ground to mark a foothold for themselves.

The market is dominated mostly by electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft. Leading players include the likes of Volocopter and Archer Aviation, operating at the front. However, hybrid-electric and hydrogen-powered models are also gathering momentum as players tend to take positive strides over range and payload limitations. By market share, US-based companies are leading the competitive landscape, accounted over 70% of the total market value.

Key Takeaways:

  • Autonomous flying cars come to the front as the most trending concept, followed by 45% of the market share due to recent advancements in AI and safety technologies.
  • Electric propulsion finds its place to be a power source in 60% of the vehicles due to the benefit it gives to the environment and also decreases operating costs.
  • Most of the research and development-much as 70% of it-has been focused on the aspects of UAM for flying car development that can carry people on a short distance, point-to-point travel intra-city.
  • Regulation remains one of the big challenges since only 15% of the companies report to have secured the necessary permits for commercial operations.
  • Despite these hurdles, significant growth could be expected in the US market, supported by growing demand for effective solutions to transport problems and supported by technological advances.

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