Japan’s electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOL) developer, SkyDrive, is looking beyond the planned debut of its SD-05 “flying car” at the 2025 World Expo in Osaka by establishing a base in South Carolina as its operational foothold for future business in the US.

SkyDrive said its new offices in South Carolina will oversee the company’s work to develop an advanced air mobility (AAM) ecosystem that will benefit use of its two-seat SD-05 eVTOL plane, as well as the state’s efforts to promote next-generation aircraft services. Based on information in the company’s announcement, it appears the headquarters will focus on identifying and pursuing operational and marketing opportunities in the US, and at least initially not involve production capabilities.

Although the SkyDrive announcement did not specify an exact location for its US antenna, it said it has been exploring opportunities in the state since first being invited there last…

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Source: dronedj.com