SkyDrive and Suzuki recently announced a partnership for the commercialization of the Flying Cars. SkyDrive claims to be a leading manufacturer of flying cars in Japan and is currently engaged in the development of a compact, two-seater electric-powered flying car with plans for full-scale production, Suzuki is one of Japan’s leading automakers with expertise that includes manufacturing and selling compact cars in international markets.
According to the reports from both the firms, under the terms of the agreement, SkyDrive and Suzuki will commence consideration to collaborate in areas of business and technology that include technology R&D, planning of manufacturing and mass-production systems, development of overseas markets with an initial focus on India, and promotion of efforts to attain carbon neutrality.
As per the official SkyDrive statement, its core focus is to begin air taxi service during the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka, Japan, as well as to initiate service in other regions of Japan.
Suzuki, which has the company motto “Develop products of superior value by focusing on the customer,” currently offers products in three mobility categories — automobiles, motorcycles, and outboard motors. The company aims to remain indispensable to people by staying closely attuned to their lives and providing mobility. The partnership with SkyDrive will provide Suzuki with opportunities to explore and potentially add flying cars as fourth mobility business.
