Drive-and-fly car from Samson Sky, USA
Samson Sky Switchbladeprice, release date and specs
In September 2026 Samson Sky announced an $80 million investment from Dubai-based Matin Group to set up its first US factory (site not yet named), with about $20 million still to raise. It plans to test three production prototypes around the end of 2026 or early 2027 and to open its Builder Assist assembly line in summer 2027.
How far it has got
- Prototype
- Testing
- Certifying
- Certified
- Delivering
Prototype: built or shown, little or no real flying.
You can reserve one, but deliveries haven't started.
Reservations are free, and a $500 non-refundable deposit buys an earlier delivery slot; first-year production goes mainly to the earliest-position buyers, with assembly starting no earlier than summer 2027.
Watch it fly
Video from Samson Sky Switchblade on YouTube. It loads only when you press play.
Key facts
- Three-wheeled car whose wings, tail and propellers stow inside the body for driving; switching modes takes about three minutes.
- Sold as an Experimental Amateur-Built aircraft: owners build 51% of it in about a week at a Samson Builder Assist Center, and Samson finishes the rest.
- Hybrid-electric drive: a gasoline engine runs a generator that powers the wheels on the road and the propellers in the air.
- The original prototype first flew in November 2023; the design was then revised with two folding propellers and larger wings.
- Samson reported more than 2,300 reservations from 57 countries at the time of its first flight; reservations are free and non-binding.
Price and how to order
Do you need a license to fly the Samson Sky Switchblade?
A private pilot certificate to fly, plus a driver's license or motorcycle license depending on the state.
Specifications
Questions people ask
How much does the Samson Switchblade cost?
Samson estimates about $200,000 for the VFR kit and $235,000 for the IFR kit, with a Limited Edition from $770,000. Prices may change before production starts.
When can you buy the Samson Switchblade?
You can reserve one now for free, or pay a $500 non-refundable deposit for an earlier slot. Samson expects its assembly line to be ready in summer 2027, after testing three production prototypes.
Do you need a pilot's license to fly the Samson Switchblade?
Yes. You need an FAA private pilot certificate to fly it, and a driver's or motorcycle license to drive it, depending on your state.
Has the Samson Switchblade actually flown?
Yes. A prototype flew for about six minutes and reached 500 feet in November 2023. It met its ground speed target but not its air speed target, which led to a redesign; production prototypes have not flown yet.
Sources
- PR Newswire: Samson Sky Secures $80 Million Investment for Production of the Switchblade Flying Car (September 2026)
- Fox News: Switchblade flying car lands $80M investment for US production plans (September 2026)
- Samson Sky: FAQ (prices, deposits, specs) (October 2026)
- Gray News (WBNG): Switchblade, a flying sports car, successfully completes first test flight (December 2023)
- Aerospace Global News: Tesla's Roadster only hovers: Here are 6 flying cars that really take off (October 2026)
- Wikipedia: Samson Switchblade (October 2026)
Last checked October 17, 2026. Makers revise prices and dates often; confirm with Samson Sky before paying a deposit. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.
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