Samson Sky, pioneers of the Switchblade Flying Car, have developed an exclusive hybrid electric propulsion system, marking a significant technological milestone for flying vehicles. The Switchblade, which had its much-anticipated first flight in November 2023, is powered by their unique Skybrid Technology™ a hybrid system that combines internal combustion with electric propulsion for both driving and flight.
Samson Sky, producers of the Switchblade Flying Car, has completed five years of rigorous research and testing, validating the environmentally sustainable thermoplastic carbon composite materials and advanced manufacturing techniques they will employ in the production of the Switchblade Flying Car.
Samson Sky, the producers of the Switchblade Flying Sports Car, has announced the appointment of composites manufacturing expert Michael Maxwell as the new Chief of Research and Development (R&D). Maxwell’s appointment represents a major step forward in the company’s efforts to bring this revolutionary vehicle to market.
In a significant nod to the future of transportation, the Switchblade Flying Sports Car has been prominently featured in the groundbreaking book Flying Vehicles – The Emergence of Personal Air Travel, Flying Cars, and Air Taxis, penned by the acclaimed futurist and NY Times Business Bestselling Author, Chuck Martin.
Legislative bodies across the US are actively working to facilitate the registration and licensing of roadable aircraft in all 50 states. Leading this innovative field are two US companies, Samson Sky and Alef, along with two European contenders, Pal-V and Klein. These companies are expected to commence production in 2025.