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Scotts8826
10-10-2017, 12:04 PM
Not quite ready for commercial distribution, yet, so don't go looking for a distributer. However, we may see these things within a year or two. Personal hoverboard flying craft.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuV_898lBvY

Several other videos on youtube.
ottawa-rider
10-10-2017, 01:34 PM
Interesting but the questions are:

1. How much will it cost
2. How long can you fly on one charge
ARtraveler
10-10-2017, 02:31 PM
Seems pretty steady. Looks a bit like a fly it yourself drone. Once they get popular--I can't wait for the crash videos--like we see with cars sometimes. :roflblack::roflblack:
HIspyder
10-10-2017, 03:34 PM
I certainly wouldn't want to step off before the props stopped spinning. Would hate for everyone to have to start calling me shorty. nojoke
Chupaca
10-10-2017, 05:16 PM
:agree: don't want to stretch a leg on one of those...:yikes: :roflblack:
heyharris1
10-10-2017, 05:33 PM
I am surprised there is not some kind of carbon fiber grating or something over those props, could get ugly real quick like.

Jim
El Dorado
10-10-2017, 06:33 PM
I just was in the news that these are going to be used in Dubai by the police. Don't understand as they only can fly for 25 minutes on a charge
http://www.mirror.co.uk/tech/hoverbike-riding-police-take-air-11318819
JerryB
10-10-2017, 06:57 PM
Hi Jim,

Re: I am surprised there is not some kind of carbon fiber grating or something over those props

Because their performance would be zilch. Propellors need free air for optimum performance; actually, almost any performance.

Jerry Baumchen
Roadster Renovations
10-10-2017, 09:01 PM
Should be able to duct them in tubes and loose no lift.
Fat Baxter
10-10-2017, 09:50 PM
I imagine they would kick up a lot of dust. It would also be a blast to ride over fresh powder snow.
Poseidon
10-10-2017, 10:53 PM
Interesting but the questions are:

1. How much will it cost
2. How long can you fly on one charge

You forgot question #3...

how fast do they go?
SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN
10-11-2017, 07:08 AM
i would think they should have prop guards like i added to my drone
Arion
10-11-2017, 09:38 AM
I am surprised there is not some kind of carbon fiber grating or something over those props, could get ugly real quick like.

Jim

It's Russian. They "don't need no steenking" blade covers! ;)
Scotts8826
10-11-2017, 01:36 PM
I imagine consumer lawsuits are relatively rare in Russia.
SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN
10-11-2017, 02:24 PM
I imagine consumer lawsuits are relatively rare in Russia.
yea, your fingers probably drop off from the cold so no big deal if it gets chopped off instead.