The "flying car" is attracting attention as a new movement in the mobility field.With the white paper published by Uber in 2016, the development of flying cars has been developed around the world.In Japan, SkyDrive is accelerating development for service -in in FY2023.In August 2020, he succeeded in the public flight test and pursued the world's top players.
SkyDrive代表取締役CEOの福澤知浩氏（左上）Tomohiro Fukuzawa, CEO of SkyDrive, said on February 3, online conference "CNET JAPAN LIVE", which was held on February 3, entitled "A new business that redefits common sense is open to an unprecedented era."Speak on "2021".He talked about the development status of flying cars, the goal of practical use in 2023, and the forefront of the creation of new industries in the sky until the future.Report the content of the lecture, including the questions and answers that have been asked so many questions that cannot be answered.
Move the movement in the sky to "everyday"
The following is a video when SkyDrive succeeded in a public exam flight in August 2020.Even if you look around the world, there are still only 10 companies that have succeeded in flying manned exam flights.For this reason, Mr. Fukuzawa mentions the technical difficulties to fly a large aircraft stably and the required safety.
Fujii, editor -in -chief of CNET JAPAN, the moderator, heard the video and heard it."I was surprised to see this video, but what kind of person was piloting?"Mr. Fukuzawa, on the other hand, said, "I have been making drones and radio control on this road for 20 years. I chose the aircraft, I have the skills to fly, and I can deal with it in an emergency. In the future.I'm thinking of training a test pilot. "
In addition, Mr. Fukuzawa continued in this way."Flying cars are aircraft. In order to fly with ordinary customers, the safety and quality levels of airbus and Boeing are required. I think that is the challenge from here" (Mr. Fukuzawa).
Upon saying that security for safety is the most important issue, Mr. Fukuzawa asked, "It's a daily movement and cannot be used in the sky."There are detours, transfer, traffic congestion, crowded trains, etc. when moving on the ground. In empty movements, it can be a detour through the airport. If you fly in the sky, it is safe and comfortable for a low cost, safe and comfortable.He said that he could move and move in areas where the infrastructure was not well maintained, and he explained that the technical elements for realizing it were also available.
空飛ぶクルマのイメージ 空飛ぶクルマの特徴と利点 空飛ぶクルマで実現したいことFlying cars are now attracting attention around the world.How is the overview of the global market?Here's the commentary by Fukuzawa."In October 2016, the white paper published by Uber has spread that flying cars have a great business opportunity, and the flying cars are excited around the world. In 2019, the German borocopter.When I succeeded in a manned test in Singapore, it became a hot topic. I have no service to carry ordinary people yet, but I see that the service will start within the last three years and the market will gradually increase. "(Mr. Fukuzawa).
ドイツ・ボロコプターの有人試験飛行 モルガン・スタンレーによる市場予測The world is "pursued" at an unusual development speed
In response to such a world's movement, SkyDrive is "chasing" at an unusual development speed.The period in which SkyDrive required before the manned exam flight, including the development at the professional bono before the company was established, is overwhelmingly short.It was said that this was supported from various companies, including Toyota, the old nest of Fukuzawa.One of them is a cooperation agreement with Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture.With the vast development base, development and test flights can be implemented simultaneously.This is a great advantage.
"There is a development base in the mountains of Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture. 8 hours on foot from the nearest station, 20 minutes by car from a convenience store. Initially, an excellent engineer finds a job in such a mountain ...Although it was sometimes worn out, it is possible to focus on development without disturbing the surroundings in terms of safety and noise. Companies that can fly as soon as Shenzhen, China are faster, are fast development speed. ")
開発拠点と、愛知県豊田市との連携協定の様子Fukuzawa says that the development policy is small.A feeling of size that can fly from the parking space for two ordinary passenger cars.In this case, you can really "use" the sky.The latest aircraft has a total of eight propellers and motors, two up and down at the four corners, and can continue to fly even if any one stops, and is also considering shock absorption in the unlikely event that it falls.Mr. Fukuzawa emphasized that "we are developing with the most important thing in safety."The initial cruising range is about 10 to 20 km.Just like the electric vehicle was once, the distance was extended with the evolution of the battery.In parallel, it will improve system development and social acceptance.
He said, "I want to work on running since about 2030."There is also the desire to revitalize the Japanese product making industry by the successful hardware startups from Japan.
"Japan's hardware startups are suddenly losing to the United States and China. If the best people of large companies are aware of the options of startups and there are companies that want to go, Japanese manufacturing should be expanded.. By going well, I want to make such a contribution that more people will want to do. "(Mr. Fukuzawa)
「有人機SD-03」 将来的な空飛ぶクルマ 空飛ぶクルマの進化To realize air taxi in Osaka in 2023
SkyDrive is accelerating in cooperation with various stakeholders as well as development, aiming for service in Osaka in 2023.The possible use case is wide, from sightseeing / sightseeing, entertainment to emergency medicine as a replacement for doctor helicopters.First of all, it is an maritime route that is easy to obtain flight permission from the viewpoint of safety, and aims to realize services in Tokyo and the Gulf area of Osaka, where certain transport needs are expected.
Among them, the air taxi service that connects Osaka Port and Yumeshima has been realized.It is expected that 20,000 to 40 million visitors are expected to visit a year, including inbound, such as the USJ, Kaiyukan, and Expo venue, but on the train for 20 minutes, one road is one road.It is an area where there is room for convenience.
Mr. Fukuzawa said, "If you fly a flying car, you can go in 5 minutes, it is fun, and the scenery is good.In November 2020, Osaka Prefecture became the secretariat, and the "Sky Moving Revolution Implementation Osaka Round Table" was established, and SkyDrive participated.In addition, he is working hard to develop infrastructure and systems in cooperation with various stakeholders.Discussions are underway in various fields for practical use in 2023, such as aircraft evaluation, license, detachment, parking, charging facilities, and control when multiple aircraft flies.
ラウンドテーブル 事業会社との資本提携Most recently, he is working on transporting things as well as people's movements.An unmanned aircraft that transports up to 30 kg of equipment to mountainous and construction sites, that is, a drone is under development.This weight is much larger than a general logistics drone.In the drone, drones are expected to be a social implementation, which is a little earlier than flying cars in 2022, in manned areas, such as urban areas, and is more faster than flying cars.Mr. Fukuzawa said, "The core technology of unmanned aerial and manned aircraft is common. We will develop on both wheels while feedback on the development of manned aircraft," said Fukuzawa.
Finally, Fukuzawa mentioned the future with a view to 2030.In the United States, research on empty roads called Airy Corido is also progressing.Mr. Fukuzawa said, "In the future, what you do not need to move is virtual, and the really important movement will make the best move even if you pay. With a 3 -densely personal mobility,In addition, I would like to enrich people's movement and life with a flying car with a small CO2 emissions. "
SkyDrive 2つのプロダクトRestods "what is the best movement"
In this session, a lot of questions were asked by viewers in the latter half of Q & A.The content of the question is a wide variety of questions, such as prices, performance, technology, and business.
—— I would like to ride it, but how much is the one -hour fee?
At first, it doesn't fly for an hour, so it takes about 10 minutes.If you start with about half the price of an existing helicopter, about 20,000 yen.I think it will go down to about one -tenth if you mass -produce.
—— How much would it be for personal ownership?
It has not been confirmed at all yet, but at first it is about 50 million yen.However, I don't think owners will increase much in the coming era.Isn't it a lease or a taxi -like use?
——Do you have an “empty price” like a highway when moving in the sky?
It shouldn't be much because there is no need for infrastructure.There may be a detachment place.
——What is the altitude and the time to rise?
Currently, only 150m or more is decided.However, we can't go far even if we fly too high, so I think it's about 150m to 200m.The time to rise is about 3-5m per second.
—— What happens to landowners?
From the ground to 150m, it is a landowner area, but the sky is not over.I will do it according to existing aircraft.By the way, the drone is lower than 150m, so adjustment is required.
—— Can you run on the ground?
In order to run on public roads, various things are added to apply the road traffic law, such as airbags, and become heavy.At first I want to focus on flying in the sky.
——What kind of communication method do you assume?
We are considering various things, but I think that the ones used in aircraft will be the center.In addition, drones also use LTEs, etc., so it may be a hybrid of various communication methods.
——Do you need an autonomous sensing function like LIDAR in the air?
I think it's probably necessary, but I think a control system is similar to the current aircraft.
—— Is the safety measures for maritime flights equipped with float?
I'm thinking of using a float equipment.
——What is the operation in bad weather?
It feels like a helicopter.In the case of bad weather, use NG from safety.At first I think the success rate is about 80 %.
——What is the license you need for driving?
We are currently discussing with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and experts.
——Is the remov -and -departed point determined?
In Osaka, the story is gradually progressing.
—— How many people are you at first?
First of all, I'm thinking about two -seater.
——What do you dare do for your rivals?
There are companies in Germany, the United States and China that are working on manned flights, and I think 3-4 companies are.However, since the shape and flight performance are different, I feel that the aircraft that can be selected depending on the application may be different.
—— In the Kansai region, PPKP is developing cars flying in the air.
I have exchanged opinions, but I don't think the market will be worn much because the type of aircraft to be created is different.
——When are you considering demonstration experiments?
There are environmental restrictions such as noise problems, so various places are talking.Recently, there are a lot of Super City stories.
—— There are various use cases, but what is the largest market size?
I think the biggest use for commuting is the biggest, but I feel that it will be within the last three to five years.
——Do you may find it practical overseas before Japan?
I think it is possible other than the Osaka Expo.Southeast Asia, etc.
—— (Moderator Fujii's common question from the same conference) What does “redefinity of common sense” mean for Fukuzawa?
I think that the reimbursement of common sense is to know if you are moving while crawling on the ground, and turn into an empty movement.