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US Developing Star Wars Type Hover Bike Dec 11, 2015 15:22:52 GMT -6 Nugget, Mystic Wanderer, and 3 more like this

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Post by Rickster on Dec 11, 2015 15:22:52 GMT -6

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"Anyone still not familiar with the concept of a Hoverbike that was popularized by Star Wars will have a chance to see it in the new feature to be released in movie theaters on December 18th. It seems science reality is catching up to science fiction.

A successful 2014 Kickstarter campaign raised nearly $100,000 to help make the world’s first Hoverbike a reality, and all indicators point to it arriving sooner rather than later."

If you have a headache, do what it says on the aspirin bottle: Take two, and KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.

Mystic Wanderer Capitan Segundo Posts: 2,856	US Developing Star Wars Type Hover Bike Dec 11, 2015 15:37:09 GMT -6 Nugget, Glencairn, and 2 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Mystic Wanderer on Dec 11, 2015 15:37:09 GMT -6 Rickster, that would be fun!! I might even hop on one of those to go to the grocery store. Does it have any place to carry my walking stick?
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US Developing Star Wars Type Hover Bike Dec 11, 2015 15:41:56 GMT -6 Nugget, Mystic Wanderer, and 3 more like this

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Dec 11, 2015 15:37:09 GMT -6 Mystic Wanderer said:

Rickster , that would be fun!!
I might even hop on one of those to go to the grocery store. Does it have any place to carry my walking stick? :rofl:

Considering I am a motorcycle guy with two bikes in the garage I would hop on one of these in a split second. As far as the walking stick... I would want to hold on to it and whack anyone in my way..

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Nugget Guide Writer Summa Cum Laude Posts: 2,911	US Developing Star Wars Type Hover Bike Dec 11, 2015 16:12:14 GMT -6 Mystic Wanderer, Nyiah, and 3 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Nugget on Dec 11, 2015 16:12:14 GMT -6 I hope it works better than the HoverBoards do....

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US Developing Star Wars Type Hover Bike Dec 13, 2015 9:33:34 GMT -6 Nugget, Mystic Wanderer, and 4 more like this

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Post by Nyiah on Dec 13, 2015 9:33:34 GMT -6

Ok, now that's cool! I'm not much of a SW fan, but you can bet your sweet ass I'd be first in line for a recreational woods course to race it in :rockon:

But yeah, hopefully they don't spontaneously ignite like the hoverboards do :/ I wanted one of those until the battery issues came to light.

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US Developing Star Wars Type Hover Bike Dec 14, 2015 5:13:46 GMT -6 Nugget, Mystic Wanderer, and 2 more like this

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Dec 11, 2015 15:22:52 GMT -6 Rickster said:

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"Anyone still not familiar with the concept of a Hoverbike that was popularized by Star Wars will have a chance to see it in the new feature to be released in movie theaters on December 18th. It seems science reality is catching up to science fiction.

A successful 2014 Kickstarter campaign raised nearly $100,000 to help make the world’s first Hoverbike a reality, and all indicators point to it arriving sooner rather than later."

Me wants...

Erm, can anyone give me the number for the nearest ER room please?

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US Developing Star Wars Type Hover Bike Dec 14, 2015 13:31:39 GMT -6 Nugget, Mystic Wanderer, and 1 more like this

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Post by rickymouse on Dec 14, 2015 13:31:39 GMT -6

Toys for tots.....tools for terrorists is more like it. Just think of the bomb they can haul with that puppy, and remote control to boot, no suicide bomber needed.

More technology means less privacy and also less security. What happened to needing a pilots license to fly something, it kept the danger down.

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US Developing Star Wars Type Hover Bike Dec 14, 2015 15:57:46 GMT -6 Nugget, Mystic Wanderer, and 4 more like this

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Dec 14, 2015 13:31:39 GMT -6 rickymouse said:

Toys for tots.....tools for terrorists is more like it. Just think of the bomb they can haul with that puppy, and remote control to boot, no suicide bomber needed.

More technology means less privacy and also less security. What happened to needing a pilots license to fly something, it kept the danger down.

The worst I have done with my drone was to whack my finger when I wasn't paying the proper amount of attention.... :shocked:

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US Developing Star Wars Type Hover Bike Dec 15, 2015 11:07:16 GMT -6 Mystic Wanderer and rickymouse like this

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Post by rodinus on Dec 15, 2015 11:07:16 GMT -6

Dec 14, 2015 15:57:46 GMT -6 frank said:

Dec 14, 2015 13:31:39 GMT -6 rickymouse said:

Toys for tots.....tools for terrorists is more like it. Just think of the bomb they can haul with that puppy, and remote control to boot, no suicide bomber needed.

More technology means less privacy and also less security. What happened to needing a pilots license to fly something, it kept the danger down.

The worst I have done with my drone was to whack my finger when I wasn't paying the proper amount of attention.... :shocked:

Plastic or metal razor sharp blades?

What type of drone do you have Frank??? would love more information as thinking of asking Santa to put one in my "erm" My sons stocking this year... Honest?

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US Developing Star Wars Type Hover Bike Dec 15, 2015 13:07:34 GMT -6 Nugget, Mystic Wanderer, and 2 more like this

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Post by frank on Dec 15, 2015 13:07:34 GMT -6

Rod, I learned how to fly one of these with the WL Toys V262 quad. It is an entry level machine, that is very easy to fly. I had never flown one before, learned with the 262 without ever crashing it.....

I have since graduated to a 235mm quad that I put together myself...

Ever hear of a suitcase nuke? How about a backpack drone? :banana:

The 235mm quad is a lot squirrelier than the 262....it is capable of doing over 90mph and almost rocket like vertical performance....which believe me....can get you in trouble rather quickly.... :shocked:

THIS is what I like to do with my "drone"...(said with my best Darth Vader voice....)....don't spy on anyone....don't harass any wildlife....and definetely don't get anywhere near an airport....

This flight was done FPV....which means I had video goggles on, watching the video feed sent from the quad live....it is so incredibly like being in the cockpit I can lose my stomach if I get too carried away with my flying....

This vid was shot with the 262, using a Mobius Action Cam....

Notice how I ...er...uhm...cough cough...."expertly" fly between two high voltage power lines...... :shocked:

Last Edit: Dec 15, 2015 13:13:15 GMT -6 by frank

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rickymouse Sargento Primero Posts: 1,250	US Developing Star Wars Type Hover Bike Dec 16, 2015 0:33:28 GMT -6 Nugget, Mystic Wanderer, and 2 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by rickymouse on Dec 16, 2015 0:33:28 GMT -6 What would that drone do to a power line? Would a person be liable if they did cut a power line?

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US Developing Star Wars Type Hover Bike Dec 16, 2015 10:58:25 GMT -6 Mystic Wanderer, Teye22, and 2 more like this

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Dec 16, 2015 0:33:28 GMT -6 rickymouse said:

What would that drone do to a power line? Would a person be liable if they did cut a power line?

Ricky....I have no doubt if my "drone" did damage to the powerline I would be liable....as it should be....

However....as light as that "drone" is.....I really don't think it could do any damage to those lines.....I had planned on flying under them....I realized I was to high, so I lost altitude...and didn't notice how close I was to them until after I went in between them...you can see from in video my somewhat spastic delayed reaction.... :oops:

Last Edit: Dec 16, 2015 10:59:24 GMT -6 by frank

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US Developing Star Wars Type Hover Bike Dec 16, 2015 11:20:59 GMT -6 Mystic Wanderer, Teye22, and 2 more like this

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Rickster,Mystic Wanderer,Nugget,Nyiah,rodinus,rickymouse,frank,

FAA SOURCE:

As of Dec. 21st all drones will be required to be registered with the FAA.

Q: What is the penalty for failing to register?

A: Failure to register an aircraft may result in regulatory and criminal sanctions. The FAA may assess civil penalties up to $27,500. Criminal penalties include fines of up to $250,000 and/or imprisonment for up to three years.

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US Developing Star Wars Type Hover Bike Dec 16, 2015 11:23:32 GMT -6 Teye22 and rodinus like this

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Post by Mystic Wanderer on Dec 16, 2015 11:23:32 GMT -6

That's some beautiful country you are in, frank. May I ask what state that is?

It reminds me of an area not far from where I grew up in TN. Always loved driving through there and looking at the scenery.

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