On the afternoon of the 26th, a venture company that handles drones (small unmanned aircraft) has released a motorcycle -shaped floating vehicle, Hoverbike.On the circuit field Fuji Speedway (Koyama -cho, Shizuoka Prefecture), the aircraft on which one rider rode floated from the ground and went around for about 2 minutes.stomacht reached about 3 meters when high.
The company will start receiving orders for 77.7 million yen (including tax) and hand over it in the first half of next year.Due to regulations, it is not possible to drive on public roads so far.
"a.L.stomach. Technologies」（東京）が2017年から開発していた。機体名は「XTURstomachSMO（エックスツーリスモ）」で全長3・7メートル、幅2・4メートル、高さ1・5メートルで重量は約300キロ。エンジンとモーターが動力で前後に2枚あるプロペラで浮きあがる。両サイドに計4枚の補助プロペラがあり、機体の傾きなどを調整しながら飛ぶ。
In addition to operations with handle, it also supports automatic piloting.It is said that it can run for up to 40 minutes by refueling and charging.
The basic structure is the same as the drone, but the tests have been repeated to respond to changes in weight and posture.A unique propeller was designed to enhance buoyancy than a normal drone.
In the future, it will be expensive to operate.President Daisuke Katano (36) is keen to say, "The evolution of air mobility should be progressing more and more.
At present, public roads cannot be driven, and only those who can ride are limited to private land.The company wants to increase the safety of the aircraft and discuss with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism so that it can be driven on the road from 25 years.
According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, when running on public roads, it must be recognized as a car specified by the Road Transport Vehicle Law.The person in charge said, "First of all, it is necessary to have a track record outside public roads, and to be socially recognized as a useful vehicle for safety and rescue of disasters."With a socially increased opportunity to introduce it, it will be considered to formulate rules such as parking methods and noise measures.
If you use it as an aircraft, you must maintain at least 150 meters from the ground with an international arrangement.It is also necessary to confirm safety in exams and to receive model authentication of the aircraft.Another person in charge says, "If safety and achievements are proven globally, new rules may be considered, but there is no reason to realize.(Junichi Kamiyama, Shinya Takagi)