Airbus “Pop.Up” Concept Announced

In March of 2017, Airbus unveiled a unique modular concept for a future urban transportation vehicle. This vehicle is able to act as both a car and a VTOL. They have appropriately dubbed this creation the “Pop.up” system. Airbus envisions that this modular idea of transportation will best enable the most efficient on-demand transportation network possible. Other designs and companies competing for a place in the sky include the Airbus Vahana, The Lillium, Joby S2, the E-hang, and more.

See these links for further details:

Airbus Official Company Material:

• http://www.airbusgroup.com/int/en/news-media/press-releases/Airbus-Group/Financial_Communication/2017/03/ITALDESIGN-AND-AIRBUS-UNVEIL-POPUP.html
• http://www.airbusgroup.com/int/en/news-media/corporate-magazine/Forum-90/PopUp.html

Venturebeat:

• https://venturebeat.com/2017/03/07/airbus-unveils-pop-up-an-autonomous-transportation-concept-that-uses-drones-to-carry-cars/

Techcrunch:

• https://techcrunch.com/2017/03/07/airbus-reveals-a-modular-self-piloting-flying-car-concept/