Sam Bousfield, CEO, Samson Sky, has been granted his eighth design patent from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and international patent offices for the Switchblade Flying Car.
This newest patent was issued on November 19, 2025 and covers the unique tail fold and retraction design of the flying and driving vehicle.
Designed for convenience, the tail fold mechanism works seamlessly and at the touch of a button within the cockpit of the vehicle. The patented design allows the tail and propellers to retract into the body of the vehicle, fully protecting all flying surfaces while in drive mode.
Company officials consider that providing these safety measures on the ground will help in making the vehicle easier to insure.
Further, the design also allows Switchblade owners to park their vehicle in any standard garage, saving the cost of additional storage or hangar fees.
stated Bousfield”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.”
Bousfield, designer of the Switchblade, stated there are more patents still in progress in the U.S. and internationally.
According to the company website, Samson Sky has Reservation Holders in over 50 countries, including all 50 U.S. states. Selling internationally, Samson will provide the Switchblade with either left- or right-hand drive controls.
