There are jetpacks, and then the CopterPack, which is essentially a backpack helicopter. This invention recently completed its first flight on a beach in Australia and consists of two giant turbines, or more specifically an electric backpack helicopter with a self-leveling autopilot, all on a lightweight airframe made from carbon fiber honeycomb. No word yet on pricing or availability. Read more for the video and additional information.
As you can see, there is no tail rotor, as the main rotors are contra-rotating. The pilot controls yaw by fine adjustment of a differential gear in the rotor drive transmission. In other words, when one rotor is adjusted to spin slightly faster than the other, it induces a turning motion.
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Wow, it looks so stable, and controlled already,’ as another person commented they were ‘so impressed that such a small set-up can carry such a big payload,’ while adding that they’re looking forward to seeing the pilot’s first hand footage,” said one viewer.
