new personal helicopter? I don't think so.

[blave]

This aorta be good for a laugh:

http://blave.smugmug.com/photos/popup.mg?ImageID=24314783&Size=Original

I couldn't find a pic on the web so I scanned the article I read. Apologies for the quality.

Dave Blevins
USA

[Graviman]

Hard to make out - looked like an RC to me! P1 sits in front of front rotor, P2 in front of rear rotor? Any mention of costs?

Mart

[blave]

The pic *is* of the RC "prototype". The article says that the actual people-carrying version will cost about the same as an S-class Mercedes, which is ludicrous.

I'm surprised the guy doesn't claim it will hover upside-down.

dB.

[RobboRider]

I won't hold my breath waiting for that to come out. Sounds like some one who build an RC and then had a bright idea:hmm:

[cyclicpushover]

It must be safe because it's "multi-fault-tolerant"with a "backup engine".:\

[Spunk]

They sure enough sell drugs in San Jose :}

[hemac]

100cc engine? You'd be lucky if you got to work running along the ground never mind taking off.

H.