Flying vehicles that will change the world (11 photos)

You, too, when the year 2000 came, thought: “Great! A new millennium has arrived with flying cars, jet skis and other amazing futuristic means that we were promised Hollywood films.





In an age where almost everyone has a virtual assistant on phone, all it takes is the best way to get around. But not worry, the future has already arrived! We will prove it to you by showing you the top the most unusual flying vehicles.

hoverbike



You don't have to travel to a galaxy far, far away to ride on a flying motorcycle, reminiscent of a speeder from Star Wars wars." Just go to Japan, where startup AiL Ai technologies with the support of the football player Honda Keisuke, a former football player club "Milan", recently showed Ex turismo limited edition.

Ex-turismo limited edition - the first working hoverbike, which can float in the air thanks to a hybrid uncompressed engine consisting of an internal combustion engine and four electric motors. This is an incredible bike that can fly up. It has propellers and landing skis. ex turismo limited edition speeds up to 100 km/ h and weighs approximately 300 kg. Its maximum load is 100 kg.

Okay, this all sounds cool, but what's the price? According to the media the car costs 586 thousand euros. But for now, they can't be used.

Daisuke Katano, CEO of AL Technologies wants to offer a new way of transportation, but for this you will need to apply a lot of effort. While hoverbikes are legally prohibited to ride even in Japanese cities. Therefore, they can only be used at landfills, located near the foot of Mount Fuji. Daisuke hopes it is incredible vehicle will facilitate rescue operations - on it will make it easier to get to hard-to-reach places.

Airships Varialift





At the word "cepelin" someone will remember the popular in the 60s rock band "Led Zepelin" or about the infamous airship "Hindenburg", which caught fire right during the flight - because of this many of its passengers were injured.

We present you a vehicle that will forever will change travel. The Zeppelins may return in triumph thanks to airship powered by solar panels, and made according to advanced technology sheathed in aluminum. And all thanks to the English Varialift Airlines company. According to Alan Hanley, CEO of the company, this airship will be able to make trans-Atlantic flights from England to United States, while consuming only 8% of fuel compared to conventional by plane. This amazing invention will work from two solar-powered engines and two conventional jet engines.

The only catch is that due to the use solar and lack of on-board batteries, this vessel will only be able to operate in daytime. And it will also be the fastest means of transportation. His speed will be half the speed of a Boeing 747. But still, what is more important - to move quickly or save the planet, which is our only home? The choice is pretty obvious.

luxury cruise air ship



This is Eiter, an amazing means of transportation through the air from English designer Mike Byers. It is built on the platform of an airship, which makes it possible to move from one point to another in quite short time compared to conventional aircraft. And still enjoy the most beautiful and stunning views. No, really, you will fly among the clouds like a bird. It's so great!

Eiter's interior space is made as big as possible open so that people communicate as much as possible. There is a place for general meetings where people can gather and admire together types.



But if you are looking for a more secluded corner and need privacy and personal space, then in this case you can use your bedroom. It has a wardrobe, a bed and a table - everything for those who suffer from workaholism. There is also a cafeteria and a bar, where you can get some air and look at the Earth from above. How do you like that?

At Eiter, everything is thought out. Even his appearance was designed so as to be different from everything invented before. This airshipb looks safe. Its sharply defined and futuristic appearance demonstrates not only accuracy and danger, but also what will be a new generation of airships – clear, practical and up-to-date. We are clear we see that the prototypes of the Eiter engines were a ship from Star Wars and NASA shuttle.

Flyboard



Have you ever heard of hydrofly? This is very new spectacular sport. It uses a flyboard. How exactly does he works? A flyboard is a board connected by a long hose to jet ski. Due to this, the board can move through the air or along water. On it you can perform various tricks or aerobatics.

Pressurized water is supplied from the jet ski through a hose to nozzle on boots that support the pilot. Because of this, the pilot can move and control movement along a vector path and rise to a height of up to 15 m or dive into the water by 1-2 meters.



The flyboard was invented in the fall of 2012 by Frank Zapata. Due to the design, it can emerge from the water and behave stably in air. This is achieved through traction and underfoot stabilization. The French National Institute of Industrial Property issued man a patent for this invention. In 2011, the flyboard caused lawsuit filed by Zapata's rival Jet Li. But in March 2013 the court dismissed the claim. Flyboard demonstrated to the public at World Jet Ski Championship 2012 in China. In the same year it went on sale. Approximately 2500 were sold devices.

Terrafugia TFX



Terrafugia T.F.X. They call her a car for everyone because at least in the sky it is very easy to manage. And therefore everyone can ride it. Or fly? Only after it's gone courses lasting 5 hours.

You probably thought that a flying car would not be enough there's no point in a traffic jam if you can't get airborne on it. Nothing like this! Ti ef ex can rise and fall vertically. Besides, due to its size, according to the manufacturer, the machine can fit in any garage. Terrafugia TFX uses plug-in hybrid mechanism that spins the wheels when the car rides on asphalt. And for flights, it uses two electric propellers.



The company claims that the car can fly 804 km on fully charged and with a full tank, although it does not indicate the speed, at which it moves.

Terrafugia TFX is not the brand's first model. Two years ago he released the Transition with a type aircraft engine with a capacity of 99 hp with a fuel efficiency of 14.8 km per liter on the road.

And now the million dollar question - how much is T.F.X. costs? You can buy this beauty for a small amount - about 300 thousand dollars

PopUp Next



Audi teamed up with Ital design and Airbus to create this electric modular vehicle. Pop up next was the first time presented to the public at the Geneva Motor Show. This is a machine to which a system of wheels or propellers can be attached to turn into a familiar car or flying vehicle, similar to giant drone. This project seeks to combine horizontal and vertical mobility. Manufacturer, part of the Volkswagen Group, contributed by providing an autonomous automatic control device. And last year, Airbus developed the brakes and improved the design.

The Pop Up Next can accommodate two passengers. There is 49-inch screen, it replaces the steering wheel and with it you can perform control. The machine can also be controlled by voice and system facial recognition, as well as visual recording, which analyzes, where people are looking.

The cabin of the car will be divided into two modules. On the one side there is a wheel system, thanks to which the machine turns into relatively conventional electric car. On the other hand, we can attach the propeller system and turn the car into a flying means.

DeLorean Aerospace DR7



The company was founded in 2012 by Paul DeLorean, nephew of John DeLorean, founder of the Eponymos company, which became world famous after the release of the Back to the Future trilogy.

Di ar-7 is a vehicle that can take off vertically and sit down. This Los Angelesthe company hopes to start its production soon. If the ultimate goal of the Delorean Aerospace is to build self-contained electric vehicle that can carry two people, then she is still very far from her. The company says so far she managed to create only two prototypes.

The first was only 76 cm long, and the second - three times less original. Dimensions Dee ar-7 - 6 by 5.5 m, it will have two pairs of wings. One in front and one in the back. These large and voluminous wings will take shape. Thanks to this, the machine can be stored in any large garage.

In addition, the outlines of the wings will allow the Diar-7 to soar in air, even if the engine suddenly stops, which will increase the chances safe landing.