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The Vertipod looks a bit like a one-passenger helicopter turned upside-down. Its propeller is on the bottom and the pilot stands on a platform built around it with back support and controls at waist-level.
It is powered by a 440-cubic-centimeter engine that runs on gasoline or ethanol and can be activated with a pull-start, like a lawnmower. The VertiPod is intended to travel five to 15 feet above ground at a top speed of 40 mph. Bitar said it will be sold for $10,000 in a kit that can be assembled in a weekend.
“It actually flies, unlike a hovercraft, which is just a ground effect,” Bitar said. “It could have applications for law enforcement, especially border patrol, but it will also be available to the consumer market.”
Too cool for school.
Stephen

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Posted on: November 30, 2007, 8:00 pm Category: Uncategorized

By: stephen

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  1. Rob Darrow said
    on December 1, 2007 10:37 am

    Looks like a needed technology for high school lunch time supervision and especially useful at football games!

  2. jenjen said
    on December 3, 2007 4:19 pm

    Also for pruning the tops of tall bushes!