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- DeskFlyer, on 05/15/2008, -0/+19In the event of power loss, you become a giant maple seed.
- bstory, on 05/15/2008, -0/+17Should the engine fail then the blades should automatically disengage so that they would spin freely making the thing land fairly safely. I want one - segway schmegway - this wil be the transportation of the future.
- WordsnCollision, on 05/15/2008, -0/+16The Maestro, though dust for nearly half a millennium, must be smiling. Hope they cover his urn when the chopper takes off though... (cough)
- robinf1, on 05/15/2008, -0/+9This kind of thing falls under FAR Part 103 Ultralights which means you don't need a license you just need to stay out of controlled airspace by airports. America is great - we let you kill yourself any way you like.
- EatingPie, on 05/15/2008, -3/+12I'd really like to know how safe this thing is, though. Does Engine Failure = Rock?
Sort of a deal killer if you ask me.
-Pie - WordsnCollision, on 05/15/2008, -0/+8Just remembered where i've seen something like this before... The Road Warrior.
- Eriksrocks, on 05/15/2008, -0/+8Is it legal?
- Sanduu, on 05/15/2008, -0/+7I want one too, to avoid traffic
- fitqueenb, on 05/15/2008, -0/+6This might be the next way to transport yourself, landing somewhere might need to be worked out, however it will when more people have one. Price wise, not too bad, expected it to be more.
- billywest, on 05/15/2008, -0/+6If these things get popular, you won't catch me in one; Imagine how messy collisions would be, especially propeller vs. torso ones.
- CNAIF, on 05/15/2008, -0/+5Funeral parlors worldwide collectively cheer.
- bstew22, on 05/15/2008, -0/+4I would be a statistic if i had this thing.
- DeskFlyer, on 05/15/2008, -0/+4All helicopters are capable of autorotation. Although on this thing it might still mean rock.
- djchester, on 05/15/2008, -0/+3Yes but you have to jump now and then to keep it in the air! :D
- Tantrum, on 05/15/2008, -0/+2Interesting concept. WOuldn't these need FAA clearance first and the pilot would need a pilots license? Those things will keep them out of the hands of average rush our commuters for sure.
- samoan27, on 05/15/2008, -0/+2I wonder, when compared to rush hour traffic, if it's a gas saver too.
- Number23, on 05/15/2008, -0/+2That was an autogyro.
- jp12380, on 05/15/2008, -0/+1Yeah, hmm 31 mph and chance of horrible death.
- quarby, on 05/15/2008, -1/+2haha!!
- sanman, on 05/15/2008, -0/+2smaller:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f09_yvcASLM - PhillyVC, on 05/15/2008, -0/+1awesome VIDEO
- Taiyoryu, on 05/15/2008, -0/+1It's probably classified as an ultralight aircraft and subject to the same licensing and restrictions.
- kickingback77, on 09/03/2008, -0/+1I cannot understand practical use for a device like this. I know The "Martin Jet Pack" is starting to look feasible with a 30 minute flight time and can cover 30 miles but what is the practical use of it? The Evolution (sea, air, land) vehicle at least is a fun recreational vehicle that is safe. This thing just seems to be like playing Russian roulette to prove a point by the inventor.
http://www.helinetaviation.com/ - fitqueenb, on 05/15/2008, -3/+4LOL, that is funny.
- acegi, on 05/15/2008, -0/+1Inspector Gadget?
- PhillyVC, on 05/15/2008, -0/+1http://www.newlaunches.com/archives/the_worlds_sma ...
- GORby, on 05/16/2008, -0/+1Helicopters are horribly inefficient when it comes to fuel efficiency, since just keeping it in the air requires a lot of fuel. Light human-powered vehicles with electric assist are more likely to become very popular in the near future.
Take this for example (more electric than human-powered): http://www.aerorider.com/
or this (mostly human-powered: http://waw-bionx.blogspot.com/2005/10/big-test-rep ...
or just google for velomobile electric assist
These get you where you need to go, and you stay dry and it's healthy... - felix21685, on 05/15/2008, -0/+1i've been keeping my eye on this thing for a while, would love to try it out, with a parachute.
- ericisroot, on 05/15/2008, -0/+1Reminds me of the Gyrocopter from Crimson Skies.
- neems25, on 05/15/2008, -0/+1I would smash so many buns if I had that thing!
- themacjedi, on 05/15/2008, -0/+1I can haz comintz now?
- Hewbie, on 05/15/2008, -0/+1two words, death trap
- melonade, on 05/15/2008, -0/+1Cool. Where do I make the purchase?
- SuminderJi, on 05/15/2008, -0/+1Some major manufacturing company needs to take a hold of this - and mass produce.
The price drops to 25K, I'll get one! - t0ny, on 05/16/2008, -0/+1Cool but $58k? You can buy a nice Citabra for ~$40k.
http://www.google.com/products?hl=en&q=citabria&ln ... - ptcool, on 05/16/2008, -0/+0Please add it is about a PERSONAL helicopter. The smallest helicopter in my mind would be a robot, maybe the size of a mosquito.
- domu, on 05/16/2008, -0/+0This thing is there since 1999, and may be more dangerous than you think. There was an interesting discussion on: http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20051024/gen-h4-per ...
- simoza01, on 05/16/2008, -0/+0What a gadget! Will it be coming to Asia?
http://health-simoza01.blogspot.com - quarby, on 05/15/2008, -2/+1cool, but absolutely no way i'm getting anywhere near one.
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