Sky Drive

Overview

SkyDrive Inc. is a leading Japanese aerospace manufacturer at the forefront of the Urban Air Mobility (UAM) revolution. Founded in 2018 by Tomohiro Fukuzawa and led by a team of former Toyota engineers, the company is dedicated to making flying cars a daily reality. SkyDrive is recognized for developing the world’s most compact eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) aircraft, designed to navigate dense urban environments with ease. Headquartered in Toyota City, SkyDrive made history in 2020 by conducting the first public piloted flight demonstration of an eVTOL in Japan with its SD-03 model. The company is currently focused on the development and certification of the SKYDRIVE (SD-05), a three-seat commercial model aimed at providing air taxi services, emergency medical response, and tourism solutions. With strategic backing from major investors like Toyota Motor Corporation, Suzuki Motor Corporation, and Development Bank of Japan, SkyDrive is scaling its manufacturing capabilities to debut commercial flights at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai. By combining advanced electric propulsion with compact design, SkyDrive is committed to creating a future where air travel is safe, quiet, and accessible for everyone.

Models

SD-01

The SkyDrive SD-01 is a compact and agile EVTOL designed for urban mobility. It features a sleek design, vertical takeoff and landing capabilities, and advanced electric propulsion systems. With a maximum speed of 100 km/h and a range of 50 kilometers, the SD-01 offers efficient and eco-friendly transportation solutions for urban commuters.

SD-03

SkyDrive presented its SD-03 flying car model last summer, in what was the first public demonstration of a flying car in Japan. The demonstration took place at the Toyota Test Field, one of the largest in the country, measuring 2.5 acres (10,000 sq meters). The aircraft flew for approximately four minutes circling the field, controlled by both a pilot and a computer-assisted control system that ensured flight stability and safety. The SD-03 is described by SkyDrive as the world’s smallest electric VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) aircraft, measuring 4m in length, 4m in width, and 2 m in height (13.1 x 13.1 x 6.5 ft). When on the ground, it takes up the space of two parked cars.