When will BikeForums add a Hoverbike section?
10-11-17, 07:49 AM
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When will BikeForums add a Hoverbike section?
I want one.
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Here's a video. These are a real thing. The Dubai police are putting them into real world service
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Here's a video. These are a real thing. The Dubai police are putting them into real world service
10-11-17, 07:51 AM
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That's not a "bicycle" by any accepted definition of the term.
BTW...I hope Rydabent doesn't catch wind of this thread.
BTW...I hope Rydabent doesn't catch wind of this thread.
10-11-17, 07:51 AM
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I thought it'd be pedal powered. Colour me disappointed.
Also, I can see how those open props are going to be a big hit on the crowded market streets of Dubai.
Also, I can see how those open props are going to be a big hit on the crowded market streets of Dubai.
10-11-17, 12:59 PM
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10-11-17, 02:26 PM
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The few it might attract may indeed blow crap everywhere.
10-11-17, 02:35 PM
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I was just trying to share something fun. Excuuuuuuuussssseeeee me. Didn't realize you were devoid of a sense of humor, or that I had to please your delicate sensibilities.
I will stop so you can return to your exciting world of rearranging your tea cups or whatever high class activities you partake in.
10-11-17, 02:35 PM
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Don't hover vehicles need a bag system and air going straight down to displace the weight? How can that possibly be called a hoverbike when it's more helicopter than hover vehicle?
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10-11-17, 03:10 PM
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Lame...
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10-11-17, 06:52 PM
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Because hovercraft come in so handy when chasing a suspect across Lake Dubai?
10-12-17, 01:07 PM
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It’s basically an oversized quad copter (similar to the hobby sized “drones”), using the same electronic gyros and control systems. They would be wise to add some adequate prop guards like used on an air boat. As it is, it would slice and dice anyone who gets in the way of the propellers.
