Airbus’ concept for flying cars is something not even sci-fi films could create
- This Airbus concept car never came to life
- However, it demonstrated what a modular flying car is capable of
- Watch it fly above a city and circumvent through traffic in the video below
Published on Jul 28, 2024 at 2:28 PM (UTC+4)
by Nalin Rawat
Last updated on Jul 29, 2024 at 8:35 AM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Siddharth Dudeja
In 2017, Airbus showcased its modular flying car concept design at the Geneva Motor Show — but the vehicle was so advanced that not even sci-fi films could recreate something similar.
The concept was known as the PopUp System — designed by Italdesign and Airbus.
As a modular ground and air passenger concept vehicle system, it made full use of both ground and airspace.
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Airbus PopUp flying car concept
The Airbus PopUp flying car concept was quite advanced for its time.
Looking at its design one can easily tell it will be a few years before it can ever be made into a reality.
Although we do have some flying cars that have been cleared for use in cities, none of them have even come close to this concept.
The concept car has an autonomous design and can be summoned by the user with a simple app.
It even uses artificial intelligence to assess information regarding a particular user, the available routes, and the best means of transport to ensure efficiency.
Although we won’t see anything like this in the near future, someone might make this concept a reality in the future.
Nalin started his career by working with various national newspapers in India. He has also worked as a writer/editor for many popular websites, while still pursuing his journalism and mass communication degree. Working as a digital nomad has allowed him to inform and educate through his work. When he is not writing, you can find him playing video games or travelling the mountains on his bike.
