This is one cool device... Is it in its testing fase or can we buy it already... I'm gonna look it up. Verry cool post Mr Alexander...

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WTF? So um... aerodynamics? How does this thing remain stable? Even the F117 "wobbly goblin" has wings along to help it's stack of computers keep it airborn.

Jack

was wondering that also, i think by the persons weight, its frast controls the motion, forward back leff right ect ... not sure get a geek on here to explain this

I want one too. Too cool.
See military applications first though, hope to see it on "From tactical to practical" soon, great show also.

prolly has a pretty heavy gyroscope to keep you upright just a thought

I wonder how many billionaires already own one.

I personally would last approximately 3.589781 seconds in mid-air. If it were to be commercialized, imagine the trials and errors one would have to go through to master the technique? There would need to be a safety shield (perhaps made from airplane windows), as a standard helmet would just crumble into your skull.

It's no bicycle, that's for sure. I'd never let my S/O ride one. Nuh uh. Forget it.

I'll stick to automobiles.
Dot.

Oh yes, now we are talking!!!

Imagen the sheer horror on the enemies faces as a swarm of these landed with a load of hyped up special forces on board..!!
The adrenaline rush from flying one of these must be awesome!

Sweet find dude!

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The video is that of the VZ-1 flying platform manufactured by Hiller Helicopter. The first untethered flight took place on January 27 1955.

interesting, i also would guess its has a gyro for stabalization...like the segway. I for one wouldn't want to be standing on a small platform at 10,000 ft.!. What if your flying it at night and you look up at the stars and take a step back...kiss your ass goodbye.

When I heard that "shift your body weight" thing I instantly thought of Segway. I bet that one of the first ones to invest in something like this would be them.