Samson Sky CEO Sam Bousfield has been granted his eighth design patent from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and international patent offices regarding the Switchblade Flying Car.
Issued November 2025, the patent covers the vehicle’s unique tail fold and retraction design. The mechanism is engineered for convenience, operating seamlessly at the touch of a button located within the cockpit. This design allows the tail and propellers to retract fully into the body of the vehicle, ensuring all flying surfaces are protected while the machine is in drive mode.
Company officials believe that providing these safety measures for ground operations will assist in making the vehicle easier to insure. Beyond safety and insurance compliance, the design offers practical logistical benefits. The retraction capability allows Switchblade owners to park the vehicle in any standard garage, thereby removing the necessity and cost associated with additional storage or hangar fees.
Bousfield said, “We are the only flying car that can comply with this very important insurance requirement of protecting the flying surfaces while driving. We are also the only flying car with high-performance in both driving and flying modes.”
