The world's first flying two-seater hover bike "Aero-X" starts reservation reception

Flying tools and vehicles like "Hover Board" which Marty controlled by the protagonist at "Back to the Future" movie "Takeko-uta" appearing in "Doraemon" and the movie "Back to the Future" are always attracting people's hearts, It's like a movie "Star Wars" series appearing in "Speeder motorcycleTwo-seater hover bike like "Aero-X"Will be sold in 2017 and acceptance of reservations began.

The Aero-X - Aerofex
http://aerofex.com/theaerox/


The completed CG of Aero-X is like this. With two rotors in front of and behind the fuselage, it is possible to fly with the same principle as a helicopter. The passenger pilots like a motorcycle in the center part of the carbon fiber aircraft body.


Image of the aircraft from the top. You can see how the two rotors occupy the majority of the aircraft. Cylindrical duct surrounding the rotor surroundings improves safety and at the same time improves the efficiency of the rotor by adjusting the flow of air and can improve thrust up to 40% at maximum.


According to the information described on the website, there are 3 rotors of powerRotary engineIt is said to be equipped with. The output from the engine that generates 240 horsepower at 5000 rpm seems to be a system that drives two rotors via various gear boxes. Rotary engine which is lightweight, compact and capable of achieving high output may be a reasonable choice.

The Aero-X is designed to assume a maximum of two passengers, and it is possible to fly with passengers and baggage up to 140 kg. By placing the two rotors at an angle, it is said that thrust balance can be taken well.


Looking at the aircraft obliquely from the back, this image. It is equipped with four large and small tires for landing and for running on the ground and a roll bar is installed behind the passenger seat in consideration of safety during rollover and rollover.


Test flight on the prototype aircraft has already been completed, and it has been proven that you can actually fly. The state of the test flight can be confirmed in the following article. Previously it was called with the name "Tandem Duct Aerial".

A futuristic flying bike that will float up with fans "Tandem Duct Aerial"


Aero-X advancing while floating several tens of centimeters above the ground


Actual size is like this. Although it is being tested, there are supplements before and after the test, but in fact it is possible to autonomously hover in the air.


It is exactly the scene that is likely to appear in one scene of the movie "Star Wars".


It seems to have stable stability that can be hovering even if you release your hand.


As expected, it seems that strong winds are generated around the flight when flying. The experiment is done in a place like a desert, but a considerable dust is being rolled up.


Although the above aircraft are testers for demonstration, the actual product prototype will be test flight by 2016. If development proceeds as planned, marketing will be started in 2017.

The main specifications shown at present are as follows.

Aircraft
full length: 4.5 m
Full width: 2.1 m
Total height: 1.25 m
Dry weight: 356 kg
Maximum loadable weight: 140 kg
Number of boarding persons:2 people

◆ Power
power: Rotary engine (3 rotor / aluminum housing / steel rotor)
Maximum output: 240 hp / 5000 rpm
fuel: Gasoline for automobiles
Fuel tank: Fuel tank capable of 75 minutes continuous flight is installed
* For safety, the operation system is made redundant

◆ Flight performance
Flying height: Up to 3.7 meters
Flight speed: 72 km / h
Take off and landing: VTOL (no glide at takeoff and landing)

◆ Optional equipment
Equipped with an air bag that covers the entire body for occupant protection
Water Attachment

Although Aero-X is the very new vehicle, reservation reception has started on the manufacturer's website.

Buy - Aerofex
http://aerofex.com/buy/


He said that he is targeting 85 thousand dollars (about 8.6 million yen). A deposit of 5000 dollars (about 500,000 yen) is required at the time of reservation, but we can refund it if we cancel the reservation.

In addition, it seems that Aero-X is studying models corresponding to various uses, and this type for rescue ... ...


Type adapted to use at the ranch


For the survey type, the GPS unit and the bubble device are attached on the roll bar ......


Type used for park management etc.


It can be adapted to models for agriculture as well.


Pipes and nozzles for pesticide spraying are installed.


In the interpretation of the present stage, Aero-X is the United StatesFederal Aviation AdministrationOn the classification of "Aerial ATV(Flight Buggy) "is said to be equivalent. Although it can not run (fly) on public roads, it seems that it will be a vehicle that can be steered without license in the US.