In Los Angeles, has collected $ 2 million to build a flying motorcycle
this week, a tech startup from Los Angeles announced that it received funding of $ 2 million to develop a prototype of a flying motorcycle.
Fantastic vehicle called "Recreational Speeder" and, according to developers, will be able to fly at speeds up to 500 km per hour and go up to 500 meters.
the Motoplan was developed JetPack Aviation (JPA) and supported by investments by venture capital firms.
Recreational Speeder will support both manual and Autonomous control. He will be able to take off and land vertically using the space, the same small, as a normal Parking place, and will run on kerosene, diesel or fuel Jet-A.
the JPA reported that the motoplan could stay in the air for 10-22 minutes, depending on the weight of the pilot and height.
In a startup declare long-term plans to release two different models of Recreational Speeder, one of which is ultra-light version, designed for commercial use.
the Second pilot version will focus on military use.
the Most interesting that clients startup will be able to buy and operate an ultralight version of motoplan, not getting my pilot's license. Instead, they will have to undergo a training program provided by either JPA or authorized dealer.
Ultralight version will be limited to a fuel tank with a volume of about 50 liters and a maximum speed of 90 km per hour.
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According to the General Director of JPA David Maiman, funding of $ 2 million should cover all costs for the development and manufacture of functional prototype, which will be made in accordance with the rules of the Federal aviation administration for experimental aircraft.
According to the company, the estimated cost of motoplan about 380 000 dollars. In the list of pre-order is still $ 10,000.
Informed the JPA has developed prototypes for two different models of jet packs and cargo motoplan designed for the delivery of medicines and other materials in the unit.