Jetpack Aviation company made a knight’s move, announced the creation of a flying motorcycle — in spite of his previous promises to create a flying car. A machine called a “Speeder” is a single motorcycle with four turbojet engines, the parameters of which fall into the category of heavy drones, which allows you to fly it without a pilot license. When this Speeder can reach speeds up to 240 km/h and can climb for 4.5 km.
Here installed checked the engine on the kerosene from the jet packs with a total thrust of over 300 kg, enough to lift the airframe weight of 105 kg, pilot weight up to 110 kg and the reserve fuel. Flight time of 10-22 minutes, depending on conditions. Important detail – the machine has a system of autostabilization and remains stable even in case of failure of one engine. Because no suitable chutes or other effective security system for this kind of transport yet.
Management speeder is identical to the interface jetpacks Jetpack Aviation, that puts the users before a choice: to limit ultralight version of the motorcycle or go to get a pilot license to control a more powerful option. However, it is the conventions, because it is planned to build a total of 20 civilian models, and each will certainly receive an individual package. By the way, the cost of one Speeder is estimated at $380 000, and for pre-order need to contribute at least $10 000.
The main objective of the project is to establish cooperation with the Pentagon and DARPA and included in the development of military utility version of a flying motorcycle. Possible options for the police and intelligence services, and the spidery robots, with remote or automatic control. They will receive additional turbines, fuel tanks, optional — weapon systems and protection.
Source — Jetpack Aviation