Japan startup targets supercar users with $700k hoverbike

https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/japan-startup-targets-supercar-users-with-700000-hoverbike-2021-10-26/

by rmason • 5 years ago

18 9 5 years ago

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downrightmike2• 5 years ago

I would not want to be at any height when a sudden gust tips it over. They are limiting it to controlled race tracks and not allowed to fly over traffic.

easygenes• 5 years ago

Have you seen how nimbly DJI drones handle even incredibly strong gusts? Presumably, this is at least as capable.

downrightmike2• 5 years ago

Yes, but the operator isn't on those freaking out.

glitcher• 5 years ago

I saw this one yesterday, looks a lot safer: https://jetsonaero.com/

hn_throwaway_99• 5 years ago

Except, as was pointed out when this was last discussed, a blade breaks and stabs you in the chest. Every other flying vehicle with propellers has strict regulations against humans ever being in the same plane as the spinning props, so I'm not sure how this design can be made safe.

ebawho44• 5 years ago

I would be less worried about the blade fragments stabbing me than I would be about tumbling into the ground at high speed if a blade breaks. That is a bigger safety concern here. With loss of one corner, you are a tumbling rock.

rosege• 5 years ago

And cheaper

mr2loco• 5 years ago

freaking awesome! Trailer looks like so much fun!

MengerSponge• 5 years ago

You could always just make your own: https://youtu.be/MQxPGOnwBGs

Japan startup targets supercar users with $700k hoverbike

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