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It looks like a plane. It definitely is a form of aircraft, but given the name “flying car” denotes it more like an automobile in terms of transportation service. In the simplest form, “flying cars” are really larger sized version of drones. Drones operate on battery with electro-motors that propel blades which create lift and allow for control. So a flying car is like a larger sized version of a drone, with the ability to transport goods and passengers as a service. It is part of the MaaS or Mobility-as-a-Service platform. Think of your DJI drone, much bigger and where you can ride inside.