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Monday, September 28, 2015

The First Flying Bike is nearly here in 2017

The flying motorcycle like in science fiction movies eventually will become apparent in the near future. Aero-X which will be the first flying motorcycle and will be released in 2017. As reported by the Morebikes, A California-based company, Aerofex who became the creator of this flying motorcycle claimed, the Aero-X can carry up to two people.
The Aero-X hoverbike is a hovercraft that rides like a motorcycle - an off road vehicle that gets you off the ground. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1VkPtZX)
"Aero-X will have a positive impact on the agricultural sector, herd management, and geo-survey, particularly in parts of the country that lack air transport," said Mark De Roche, the company's CTO and the Aero-X inventor.
Aero-X hoverbike going on sale in 2017. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1VkPtZX)
With a maximum haul weights up to 140 kg (310 lbs), the Aero-X can fly up to a height of 3 meters (10 ft) above the ground and a cruising speed reaches 70 km/h (42 mph). Aero-X is made by the super lightweight materials, namely carbon fiber for the body and also the propellers. As a result of this flying motorcycle has a dry weight of just 356 kg (785 lbs). This allowed it to take off vertically and also expected to run for about 75 minutes on a full tank of fuel.

Its use was also claimed easily. Aerofex mentioned the Aero-X operating systems is made the same as the conventional motorcycle with the control center at the handlebar.

"Its operation is simple, low cost, and the unique ability makes it suitable for transportation of disaster relief, search and rescue missions. The Aero-X well suited to the needs of the border guard facilities in the playground." added Mark.
The Aero-X hoverbike is around 4.5 m (14.8 ft) in length and 2.1 m (6.8 ft) in width. For the price, it will be marketed at a price of US. $85 thousand or equivalent to Rp.1.2 billion. Some of the additional features being considered for the Aero-X include whole vehicle airbags, flotation pontoons for water operations and trailers. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | AEROFEX | MOREBIKES]
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