Hoverbike. So much want!

Flare · 15 Jun 2011 at 18:23

Speed: Expected to reach a max airspeed of 130mph via a 115hp engine, it has a range of 90mi while carrying a max-weight 290lb rider, also what venues call Jessica Simpson's pre-show buffet contract.

Altitude: Rocking carbon-edged Tasmanian oak props in both the front and back, its upward thrust can bring you to theoretical max heights above 10000ft.

http://www.thrillist.com/home-gadgets/nation/the-hoverbike_gadgets_limited-edition_online-shops_toys

More pictures, detail etc: http://www.thrillist.com/links/238773/aHR0cDovL3d3dy5ob3Zlci1iaWtlLmNvbS9pbmRleC5odG1s/direct

Imagine how cool this could be!

Marine Iguana · 15 Jun 2011 at 18:24

Why do i see that as soooo unsafe

Valentino · 15 Jun 2011 at 18:27

Bad news if you run out of petrol on teh motorway

I'd really like that grating to go over the whole blade tbh!

Cleeecooo · 15 Jun 2011 at 18:29

That looks EPIC!

Flare · 15 Jun 2011 at 18:29

Marine Iguana said:
Why do i see that as soooo unsafe

Haha, i think a parachute may be needed!

Valentino said:
Bad news if you run out of petrol on teh motorway

I'd really like that grating to go over the whole blade tbh!

To be honest i doubt that would be allowed on the motorway

Also, would you actually want to go on a motorway when you have so much freedom!

That does actually seem like quite a good idea!

sanaxe1 · 15 Jun 2011 at 18:31

The future.... its here!

Skidder · 15 Jun 2011 at 18:32

video?

Glaucus · 15 Jun 2011 at 18:35

Hover? That thing flies, estimated 10000ft.

Flare · 15 Jun 2011 at 18:38

Skidder said:
video?

"Coming soon" apparently

AcidHell2 said:
Hover? That thing flies, estimated 10000ft.

Well i am sure it would be capable of hovering as well...

Valentino · 15 Jun 2011 at 18:40

It's going to need some mad electronics and gps to keep that thing steady roll should be covered by the gyro effect, but pitch and height will need to be closely monitored and controlled. Perhaps gps for when you fancy going to the clouds, and lasers for when you want to follow roads. Probably gps to keep both rotors at the same height as each other too, or just a simple motion switch. Definitely doable. I bet people said the first helicopter was a mental idea.

G-MAN2004 · 15 Jun 2011 at 18:43

Oh damn, I want one right now. I would kill myself on it but who cares!

hanluc · 15 Jun 2011 at 18:50

Never in a million years would I ever get on that thing!

Clum · 15 Jun 2011 at 18:57

brb, off to attach two desk fans to my bike

Shayper · 15 Jun 2011 at 19:00

Lol^^

How much are they? I've always wanted something like that!

mattjd · 15 Jun 2011 at 19:04

WANT!

OriginalJonty · 15 Jun 2011 at 19:08

I'm saving up for the theory and practical tests from right this second.

Sonea Fifer · 15 Jun 2011 at 19:12

Marine Iguana said:
Why do i see that as soooo unsafe

Yup, that was my first thoughts too

Flare said:
Haha, i think a parachute may be needed!

That thought crossed my mind as well!

AcidHell2 said:
Hover? That thing flies, estimated 10000ft.

I can see from the pictures linked what allows this to hover but what propels it forward?

Fireskull · 15 Jun 2011 at 19:14

hanluc said:
Never in a million years would I ever get on that thing!

I'll do it

Valentino · 15 Jun 2011 at 19:14

Sonea Fifer said:
Yup, that was my first thoughts too

That thought crossed my mind as well!

I can see from the pictures linked what allows this to hover but what propels it forward?

Much like a helicopter has blades that can turn to push air back as well as down, this will just be done by moving your body weight forward i imagine

Flare · 15 Jun 2011 at 19:14

Sonea Fifer said:
I can see from the pictures linked what allows this to hover but what propels it forward?

I imagine that distributing your weight towards the front would propel you forward? I.e. point the nose down so the fans push air at a downward/backward angle.

*edit* Damn my slow fingers!