Revolutionary! A Hover Board that actually hovers!
- Sourced from the Daily Mail
- Mar 29, 2016
- 2 min read
Arca Space Corporation in New Mexico has developed an electronic flying vehicle that can hover over any terrain, including water. Its the first revolutionary breakthrough in motion since the bicycle, automobile, and airplane, and the makers say it will allow every person to fly whenever they want.
The Arca Hoeverboard carries up to 243 lbs and flies a foot above the ground and can be steered by its rider's body. It can move in every direction, including upward. created. Currently, it has a maximum endurance of just six minutes, and takes 6 hours to charge and 35 mins to recharge.
The makers say the rectangular flying machine is the lightest personal vehicle ever. It will come with a replacement battery pack so that users can swap in a freshly-charged pack in less than a minute instead of waiting 35 minutes for a recharge. The hovercraft is made from composite materials, is equipped with 272 horsepower and 203,000 watts of installed power, and weighs 180 lbs. Its flight feature is achieved with 36 high power electric ducted fans, which can reach a maximum thrust of 430 lbs.The fans ensure that even in the case of multiple motor failures there are enough motors remaining to take over so you keep on riding. Also, a stabilization system built into the ArcaBoard can be controlled by smartphone to ensure a safe ride.
Expectedly, it comes at a substantial price - $14,900 (N) for a single board which is an improvement from its original price of $19,900, plus an extra $4,500 (N) for a charging accessory. Orders are currently being taken and shipments are set to begin on April 15, 2016.
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