SHERIDAN, WYOMING – August 4, 2025 – In a move that feels like something out of a sci-fi film — but is becoming very real, very fast — Suzuki is taking its vision for the future to new heights. The automotive giant is expanding its partnership with Japanese startup SkyDrive, investing another €48.3 million into flying car development. Yes, flying cars — and they’re not just a dream anymore.
This isn't a wild futuristic stunt. It's a calculated step toward changing how we get from A to B — and it may be closer to takeoff than most of us think.
The dream of air taxis is gaining altitude
Suzuki’s renewed commitment comes with purpose: to turn the once-fantastical concept of flying cars into a clean, efficient, and viable option for daily mobility. Since 2022, Suzuki has worked hand-in-hand with SkyDrive to make this vision real. Now, with its latest funding, Suzuki is accelerating efforts to move flying cars from prototypes into our cities, skies, and maybe one day, your driveway.
SkyDrive, founded in 2018 and based in Tokyo, isn’t just experimenting. It has already demonstrated a flying car at Expo 2025 in Osaka — a sleek, compact vehicle capable of taking off vertically and navigating cityscapes without the usual gridlock. It’s the kind of mobility that could one day replace short-range urban flights or even daily commutes in congested megacities.
JetSetGo has already placed an order
While many might assume flying cars are still far from reality, Indian private airline JetSetGo disagrees — they’ve already ordered 50 SkyDrive flying cars. This is a strong signal that air mobility is not just a tech showcase; it's a business opportunity, a commuter revolution, and a potential logistics solution rolled into one.
This leap is backed not just by capital, but by Suzuki's engineering muscle. The company brings its expertise in lightweight design, electric drive technology, and scalable production to the table — essential ingredients if flying vehicles are ever to become as mainstream as electric scooters or compact urban EVs.
Why this matters for everyday mobility
It’s easy to write off flying cars as a novelty for billionaires or movie sets. But this partnership is targeting something much bigger — practical, environmentally friendly travel options that rise above the constraints of today’s traffic systems.
This could mean:
- Faster, quieter urban commutes
- Greener logistics for dense cities
- A new kind of freedom for rural or hard-to-access areas
And with SkyDrive's cargo drones already deployed on construction sites across Japan (each capable of carrying 30 kg), this isn't just about passengers — it’s about moving goods, solving last-mile delivery challenges, and reducing urban congestion.
A familiar brand with a bold vision
Suzuki’s role in this isn’t just as a backer — it’s as a builder of the next mobility chapter. By helping shape the technology and business models behind flying cars, the automaker is embracing the same kind of transformation it once brought to compact cars and motorcycles — making advanced mobility accessible to the masses.
Editorial Extra: How SkyDrive Compares to Urban Air Taxis
SkyDrive (Suzuki partner)
- Compact, electric-powered VTOL (vertical take-off and landing)
- Focused on short-range, urban mobility
- Backed by automotive production know-how
- Already demonstrated with pilot flights in Japan
Typical Urban Air Taxi concepts (e.g., Joby, Volocopter)
- Larger, more spacious designs
- Often focus on high-end ride-hailing use
- Backed by aerospace firms and airlines
- Still mostly in test or certification phases
What makes SkyDrive stand out is its everyday practicality — lightweight, compact, and designed with the mindset of “urban flying for everyone” rather than luxury transport for a few.
So, when can we fly?
While we won’t be swapping out cars for flying machines tomorrow, the roadmap is taking shape faster than expected. With more demonstration flights this summer and actual airline orders rolling in, the next few years could be game-changing.
And knowing Suzuki, affordability and everyday use are likely core to their plan — not just flash or fantasy.
Learn more at: www.skydrive2020.com and www.globalsuzuki.com