The coming years will likely be a critical time for flying cars, as the tech is tested and vehicles move ever closer to commercial viability.

A number of companies are vying to lead in making air mobility services a reality, and commercial operations are slated to begin in China and Dubai this year.

The competition among flying car makers is expected to heat up, and Toyota City¡¯s SkyDrive is readying its offering to go head-to-head with rivals.