Japanese flying car developer SkyDrive is partnering Japanese carmaker Suzuki with the aim of commercialising flying cars.

SkyDrive is currently engaged in development of a compact, two-seater electric-powered flying car with plans for full-scale production.

Suzuki brings to the partnership expertise in manufacturing and selling compact cars in international markets.

SkyDrive and Suzuki will collaborate in areas including technology R&D, planning of manufacturing and mass-production systems, development of overseas markets with an initial focus on India, and promotion of efforts to attain carbon neutrality.

SkyDrive aims to begin air taxi service during the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka, Japan, as well as to initiate service in other regions of Japan.

Suzuki, which has the company motto “Develop products of superior value by focusing on the customer,” currently offers products in three mobility categories — automobiles, motorcycles, and outboard motors. The company aims to remain indispensable to people by staying closely attuned to their lives and providing mobility. The partnership with SkyDrive will provide Suzuki with opportunities to explore and potentially add flying cars as a fourth mobility business.