Report: Flying Cars Available by 2022.

• Position: AIRBORNE POLICING - Brief article

Flying cars are set to disrupt the mobility space with at least 10 early entrants expected to launch various versions by 2022, according to a report from Frost & Sullivan, New York. With helicopters and other adaptable aviation playing a vital role in supporting law enforcement throughout the U.S., airborne technology is becoming an important accessory tool for more police and fire departments.

The number of public safety agencies with flying drones has more than doubled since 2016, with over 900 police, sheriff, fire, and emergency agencies utilizing them, but it is not just drones and helicopters taking flight--flying cars now offer an innovative accompaniment to traditional airborne policing, with many citing their cost-effectiveness and adaptability to responding in emergency situations, no matter the terrain.

Per Sky Runner CEO Stewart Hamel, aviation vehicles can be utilized in air searches by first surveying from the skies, landing on the ground, and driving to a location, offering additional mobility to traditional helicopters.

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