Showing posts with label one man helicopter. Show all posts
Showing posts with label one man helicopter. Show all posts

Friday, July 26, 2013

Futuristic One-Man Electric Helicopter

Japanese remote control helicopter maker Hirobo has unveiled a battery-powered helicopter that is designed for one person.

Compact, silent and futuristic, Hirobo’s one-man electric helicopter looks like the ultimate James Bond gadget! The helicopter prototype can travel up to 100km/h (62 mph).

The HX-1 employs contra-rotating rotors and is equipped with a fly-by-wire control system, says a company spokesman.

It can be flown by the occupant or with a remote control. One application for remote-controlled