Aerofex hover bike brings Star Wars transport closer to reality (Video)

[Jazzy]

In footage that recalls the hover bikes featured in Star Wars movie Return of the Jedi, a US company has tested a device that allows riders to float over the ground.



In footage released by Californian manufacturer Aerofex Corp the device can be seen hovering above a dry lake bed in the Mojave desert and performing a series of maneuvers.



Aerofex has spent the best part of four years perfecting its 'hover bike' and its latest offering can hover up to 15ft in the air, reaching speeds of 30mph.

The craft is steered by the rider leaning from side to side - just like a motorcycle - in a style reminiscent of the speeder bikes from Return of the Jedi.



In a statement accompanying the video, the company explains the latest test model has technology to keep dust and debris away from the pilot, which had been a problem with rotored vehicles in the past.



The company plans to use the technology to develop unmanned aerial vehicles that can be used to patrol borders where there are no roads.

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Looks like fun!

 

[Evil Eye]

It does. I wonder how well it'll do on rockier terrain though.