It like one from Star Wars, except slower (for now!!) - Tandem-Duct Aerial Demonstrator (no audio).
YouTube Description:
In January 2012, Aerofex presented its recent work at the American Helicopter Society Future Vertical Lift Conference in San Francisco. The technology discussed utilizes ejector dynamics to augment the thrust and control of ducted-fan aircraft. The goal of the effort is to simplify vertical flight, in this case by eliminating the complexity of cyclically-variable rotors.
The technical paper is published and distributed through the AHS. The presentation video, shown here without the benefit of narration, documents the technology's effectiveness through a sequence of flight maneuvers demonstrated on a manned aerial-vehicle.
More info on the broader effort can be found at
http://www.aerofex.com/developmentplatform.asp
5 Comments
zeoverlordsays...I want one, or ten.
robbersdog49says...Wannit!
EvilDeathBeesays...You do know hovercrafts have been real for a while now, right?
mintbbbsays...Lol, yes! Now that you mention, I do know that! I have just really, really wanted to Luke Skywalker one for forever, and got overexcited when I saw this vid!
>> ^EvilDeathBee:
You do know hovercrafts have been real for a while now, right?
antjokingly says...Where are our hoverboards?
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