In recent years, our surface transportation infrastructure is suffering from overuse, extreme traffic congestion, and roadway disrepair. Traditional infrastructure expansion policies are not the only solution to the aforementioned issues. Solutions include the gradual transition toward several emerging transportation technologies, such as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV's) and “drone” technologies for surveillance, and package deliveries. However, as a long-term solution, transportation scientists are also investigating the once-seemingly futuristic notion of flying car technology—a form of land-to-air vehicle transportation- a passenger drone perhaps.

The prosperity of megacities heavily depends on smooth transport systems. In India, however, most cities are failing to keep in step with the growing demands. With new technologies, such as passenger drones, an alternate mode of intra-city transportation seems within reach.