The Airbus Pop.Up Next isn’t just another flying car—it’s a modular transportation system where your ground pod detaches and connects to an aerial drone, transforming from a sleek EV into a personal eVTOL aircraft in under 90 seconds.
After successful tests in Dubai, this revolutionary vehicle is coming to Singapore in 2025 as the world’s first government-approved modular flying car system.
📊 Technical Specifications: Dual-Mode Performance
Ground Mode (Electric Car)
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Powertrain: Dual electric motors (200 HP)
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Top Speed: 130 km/h (80 mph)
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Range: 250 km (155 mi)
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Battery: 60 kWh solid-state pack
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Autonomy: Level 4 self-driving
Flight Mode (eVTOL Drone)
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Lift System: 8x electric rotors (600 HP total)
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Max Speed: 180 km/h (112 mph)
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Range: 100 km (62 mi)
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Flight Time: 25-30 mins
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Max Altitude: 1,000 m (3,280 ft)
Transformation Process
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Pod parks under drone (automated docking)
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Magnetic locks engage (secures connection)
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Rotors power up (vertical takeoff in 30 sec)
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Wings extend (for forward flight efficiency)
💰 Pricing & Ownership Model
Purchase Options
| Model | Price | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Pop.Up Next (Ground Pod Only) | $150,000 | 2025 (Singapore) |
| Full System (Pod + Drone) | $450,000 | 2026 (Global) |
| Air Taxi Subscription | $3,000/month | 2025 (Dubai/Singapore) |
Additional Costs
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Drone Landing Permit: $5,000/year
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Battery Replacement: $20,000 every 5 years
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Mandatory Pilot Training: $15,000 (10-hour course)
🚗 Exterior Design: Modular & Futuristic
Ground Pod Dimensions
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Length | 3.8 m (12.5 ft) |
| Width | 1.9 m (6.2 ft) |
| Height | 1.5 m (4.9 ft) |
| Weight | 950 kg (2,094 lbs) |
Aerial Drone Specs
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Wingspan: 6.5 m (21.3 ft)
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Max Takeoff Weight: 1,500 kg (3,307 lbs)
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Noise Level: 65 dB (quieter than a helicopter)
Key Features
✔ Self-balancing gyro system (stable in crosswinds)
✔ Retractable rotor arms (folds for storage)
✔ Solar-reinforced composite shell (UV resistant)
🛋️ Interior: A Luxury Capsule
Seating & Comfort
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2+2 configuration (rear seats fold for cargo)
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NASA-inspired zero-gravity seats
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Holographic control panel (switches between drive/fly modes)
Tech & Connectivity
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AI Co-Pilot: Handles transitions between modes
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Emergency Parachute System (whole-pod recovery)
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5G Cloud Sync: Real-time air traffic updates
⚡ Charging & Energy
Ground Pod Charging
| Method | Time (10-80%) |
|---|---|
| 350 kW DC Fast Charge | 12 mins |
| 50 kW Wireless Pad | 45 mins |
Drone Battery Swap
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90-second hot-swap stations (at vertiports)
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3,000-cycle lifespan (~5 years of daily use)
🌍 Deployment Plan
Phase 1: Singapore (2025)
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10 vertiports across the city
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Restricted to Marina Bay & Sentosa zones
Phase 2: Global Expansion (2026-2030)
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Dubai, Tokyo, Los Angeles next
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Air taxi fleets by 2027
⚠️ Challenges & Limitations
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No manual flight override (fully autonomous only)
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Weather restrictions (max 25 km/h winds)
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Limited cargo capacity (100 kg in flight mode)
🔮 Future Upgrades
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2028: Extended-range hydrogen drone variant
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2030: Autonomous inter-city drone networks
