Where Hollywood Is Getting Inspiration for Their Futuristic Flying Aircraft

It seems future portrayals of urban ecosystems - where technology capabilities are endless and effortless - have begun to mirror current development. Television shows and movies that take place sometime in the not-so-near future tell a story of flying cars, autonomous vehicles and on-demand mobility - a dream start-ups and major original equipment manufacturers are taking on today. Take Westworld, a hit series known for its sleek, future-focused aesthetic. The flying cars that efficiently zoom around carrying protagonists from one plot line to the next draw inspiration from current 2020 vehicle prototypes.

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