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The Sun
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Star Wars-style FLYING ‘speeder bike' can zoom around skies at over 60mph – and you can pre-order your own in days
A POLISH start-up has offered us a glimpse at a Star Wars-laden future after launching a remarkable flying bike. The real life ' speeder bike ' was first unveiled on 30 April in footage showing it taking off and landing in a wooded area. 5 5 The video is stripped back, with real sound and no special effects. The company also stresses that no CGI or artificial intelligence (AI) has been used to enhance the footage. That means the days of bikes and cars zooming above our heads is nearly here - with heavy emphasis on the 'nearly'. The flying bike, from Poland -based startup Volonaut, uses redundant jet turbines to beam a solo passenger through the sky at up to 63mph (102kmph). Riders can fly through tight areas with ease due to its lack of spinning propellers, according to Volonaut. Thanks to carbon fiber materials and 3D printing, the Airbike is seven times lighter than a typical motorcycle, Volonaut added. The video shows a test pilot heavily cladded in protective gear riding a bike that has so far only existed in sci-fi movies. The aircraft is the brainchild of Polish inventor Tomasz Patan, who is also behind the Jetson One - a type of futuristic air buggy. 5 While Patan's company Jetson continues works on a £68,000 flying car, his second firm Volonaut is working on a separate hoverbike. World's weirdest flying car that splits in HALF so you can fly over traffic - before the wheels drive The Airbike is the first hoverbike to achieve flight without traditional propellers, Volonaut claims on its website. Though riders won't be airborne for long. The Airbike can only hover off the ground for a maximum of 10 minutes at a time. While Volonaut claims the hoverbike takes under 60 seconds to refuel, 10 minutes of air travel even at max speeds won't get you very far. The flight was "exceptionally smooth", according to the startup, "with no vibrations and great degree of control". Volonaut has said the bike will be available for pre-order on 1 August. However, the company has not mentioned a manufacturing or distribution timeline. It has also remained tight-lipped as to the price tag. Therefore, it's unclear just how much money Airbike hopefuls will have to part with - or when the aircraft will arrive at their doorstep if they do. While Volonaut's Airbike has definitely captured interest in personal VTOL innovations, it is interesting to note that, as of this writing, the company has not filed patents. 5
Hindustan Times
08-05-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Next Stop: The Sky? Volonaut Airbike concept hints at what's coming
Volonaut claims the Airbike can hit speeds of up to 200 kmph and stay remarkably stable thanks to a custom flight computer with automatic hover capabilities In cities like Delhi, Bengaluru and Mumbai, where traffic jams are a fact of life, when it's time to escape the gridlock on two wheels, it's often the fastest way through. What if you could completely avoid the roads? Enter the Volonaut Airbike, a flying personal transport concept that might be more at home in a sci-fi movie, but is closer to reality. Created by Tomasz Patan, the mind behind the Jetson One eVTOL vehicle, the Airbike takes flight tech in a different direction. While the Jetson One used visible propellers, this compact Airbike appears to rely on jet propulsion—though Patan hasn't disclosed the exact mechanism. What's clear is that the vehicle is designed for short-range urban mobility with speed and simplicity in mind. Also Read : Stepping into future? Flying cars may soon be a reality. Check details Light, fast, and fully open Volonaut claims the Airbike can hit speeds of up to 200 kmph and stay remarkably stable thanks to a custom flight computer with automatic hover capabilities. In contrast to standard airplanes or even covered drones, this one doesn't have a roof, windshield, or cockpit but instead an open frame and handlebars. The idea is to provide the rider with unobstructed vision and an openness that standard flying machines never give. Its lightweight frame is built using carbon fiber and 3D printed parts, bringing its empty weight down to just 39 kg (86 lbs)—much lighter than even the smallest motorcycles on Indian roads. In demo videos, the Airbike is shown flying with ease, including a clip featuring a Stormtrooper-style rider nodding to Star Wars. Also Read : Watch first flying car to actually fly: Video goes viral on social media Still a concept There is no indication of an official timeline for commercial availability or pricing, and it is still unclear as to how this type of machine would fit into existing aviation and transport regulations—especially in urban areas. However, with testing already well underway and growing enthusiasm for personal aerial mobility, the Volonaut Airbike is a notion that could change how we think of urban mobility in the future. Get insights into Upcoming Cars In India, Electric Vehicles, Upcoming Bikes in India and cutting-edge technology transforming the automotive landscape. First Published Date: 08 May 2025, 09:05 AM IST
