No, the Volonaut Airbike isn’t an AI-generated vehicle—it’s a real hoverbike that looks like it came from Star Wars. Created by Polish inventor Tomasz Patan, who also made the Jetson ONE eVTOL (a personal electric takeoff and landing aircraft), the Airbike is a one-seat, jet-powered hoverbike built for personal air travel.
The Airbike has been shown flying, with videos of it hovering and moving over deserts and forests. Patan says the first successful flight happened in May 2023 after earlier models didn’t work out. It’s said to be seven times lighter than a typical motorcycle, thanks to lightweight carbon fiber, 3D-printed parts, and a simple design.
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It uses jet propulsion (no spinning blades), can go up to 124 mph (200 km/h), and has a special stabilization system with a flight computer to make hovering and controlling it easier. The rider gets a full 360-degree view and leans forward like on a motorcycle.
Volonaut says it’s “highly likely” the Airbike will be sold soon, but they haven’t shared a specific date or price yet. It’s just out of “stealth mode,” so details are still limited, and the company is keeping some things (like the exact propulsion system) secret to keep it feeling “magical.”
Patan says the Airbike was inspired by sci-fi, especially Star Wars. The press release mentions that the idea of a sleek, hovering, one-person vehicle came from futuristic vehicles in sci-fi movies.
He calls it a “long-time inspiration” that turned into an “obsession.” The Airbike’s simple, aerodynamic look, with no visible propellers or wings, matches the sleek, anti-gravity style of Speeder Bikes, which use repulsorlift tech in the Star Wars world.
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