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A company has unveiled a new piece of rideable technology that is reminiscent of the Speeder Bike vehicle from Star Wars. The company is called Volonaut and the project is called an “Airbike.”
The Airbike hails from Polish inventor and entrepreneur Tomasz Patan, who was previously behind the creation of the “Jetson One,” which is a single-seat, electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft that colloquially referred to as a “flying sports car.”
Volonaut, calling the invention a “superbike for the skies”, says that it’s powered by jet propulsion and can achieve speeds up to 124mph. The company deploys a flight computer with proprietary stabilization system that provides “provides automatic hover and ease of control for its rider.”
Volonaut unveils video of rideable “Airbike,” like the Speedster bikes from Star Wars
“The unique riding position with unobstructed 360 degree view helps the rider to quickly become one with the flying machine and provides the sensation of complete freedom. Thanks to Airbike’s extremely compact size and no spinning propellers it can travel through most confined areas with ease. Airbike is 7 times lighter than a typical motorcycle thanks to use of advanced carbon fiber materials, 3d printing and minimalistic approach.”
While the company does not indicate how much the “Airbike” will cost, interested consumers can file for pre-order beginning on Friday, August 1. For comparison, the Jetson One is priced at $128,000.
“Ever wondered what it feels fly like a superhero with the ability to glide through the air with no effort? Embark on a breathtaking journey riding your Airbike — fly out, zoom above the land, explore the horizon, and glide back as if in a dream. Volonaut is about the triumph of technology, engineering and design that materialize science-fiction dreams. This approach resulted in a fully functional real-world speeder bike that so far only existed in sci-fi movies,” the company’s website says.
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