Chery unveils patent for modular flying car with three-body design

Beijing (Gasgoo)- Chery Automobile, in collaboration with Tsinghua University's Emerging Transportation Solutions laboratory, recently revealed a patent for a modular flying car concept. Unlike traditional integrated flying cars, this innovative three-body composite wing design introduces a modular separation approach, featuring a pioneering three-body docking mechanism.

Photo credit: Chery

The flying car consists of three modules: a flight module (including propellers and wings), a cockpit module, and a driving module.The flight module and cockpit can combine to form an aircraft, while the driving module and cockpit form a car, allowing for flexible, "Lego-like" reassembly.

This modular design enables a easy switch between flying and driving modes based on real-time needs. The flight module can be attached for takeoff, and upon landing, it automatically disconnects from the driving module, which can be reattached for driving use.

This approach not only addresses the difficult takeoff and slow landing issues often faced by flying cars, but also brings real-world practicality to the design. It significantly pushes forward the development of flying car technology, making airborne commuting a more achievable reality.

Additionally, this vehicle removes traditional controls like steering wheels and gas pedals, offering autonomous flight and driving capabilities, which reduce driving complexity and provide a novel solution to urban traffic congestion.