Interesting machine.
Hover bike
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TheGreenAnger
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Hover bike
My necessaries are embark'd: farewell. Adieu! I have too grieved a heart to take a tedious leave.
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CharlieOneSix
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Re: Hover bike
I want one! Ideal for zipping around this rural area and down to the village shops. Bit out of my price range though. Only 4 fans is a problem if one fails. At least with a minimum of 6 equally spaced fans software could keep it stabilised if one fails.
The helicopter pilots' mantra: If it hasn't gone wrong then it's just about to...
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Re: Hover bike
C16:
Careful what you ask for!
Hoverboard crashes into river during Detroit Auto Show demonstration
Not a bike but it does have your request for more rotors.
PP
Careful what you ask for!
Hoverboard crashes into river during Detroit Auto Show demonstration
Not a bike but it does have your request for more rotors.
PP
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CharlieOneSix
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Re: Hover bike
Looking at this video at 1:21 there are two main thrust fans and four outrigger smaller fans - this wasn't readily apparent in the first video.
That one that ditched in the river isn't for me - standing on top of a myriad of revolving propellers doesn't appeal!
That one that ditched in the river isn't for me - standing on top of a myriad of revolving propellers doesn't appeal!
The helicopter pilots' mantra: If it hasn't gone wrong then it's just about to...
https://www.glenbervie-weather.org
https://www.glenbervie-weather.org
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ExSp33db1rd
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Re: Hover bike
Looks interesting (in-ground-effect) - shades of Caspian Sea Monster.