Like the fantasy of a pre-Wright Brothers inventor, Swedish engineer Axel Borg's 'manned multicopter' is a homemade flying chair that can successfully lift its pilot dozens of feet off the ground and land smoothly. As Borg boasts, his DIY project has allowed him to "fulfill the old pipe dream of backyard flying."
The chair looks similar to an arcade racing game's seat, and it is connected to eight gas-powered propellers that have the juice to lift it vertically, without the need for a runway. In building the manned multicopter, Borg wanted to make sure the design was small enough to fit into a standard garage and smooth enough to allow the pilot to drink a cup of coffee while flying.
DIY Flying Chairs
The 'Manned Multicopter' Flies with the Use of Homemade Multirotors
Trend Themes
1. DIY Flying Chairs - Opportunity for individuals to create and customize their own flying vehicles.
2. Homemade Multirotors - Growing interest in building and piloting autonomous multirotor devices.
3. Backyard Flying - Emergence of personal flying vehicles for recreational purposes.
Industry Implications
1. Aviation - Potential for disruptive innovation in the aviation industry with the development of personalized, autonomous flying devices.
2. Diy/hobbyist - Opportunity for the DIY and hobbyist industry to cater to enthusiasts interested in building and flying their own personal aircraft.
3. Coffee Industry - Innovation opportunity for coffee companies to design spill-proof cups for coffee consumption during flight experiences.