{"id":6874,"date":"2023-01-12T07:30:41","date_gmt":"2023-01-12T14:30:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/autos\/?p=6874"},"modified":"2023-01-12T07:33:07","modified_gmt":"2023-01-12T14:33:07","slug":"jetpack-aviations-new-speeder-could-be-the-worlds-first-flying-motorcycle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/autos\/jetpack-aviations-new-speeder-could-be-the-worlds-first-flying-motorcycle\/","title":{"rendered":"Jetpack Aviation\u2019s New Speeder Could Be the World\u2019s First Flying Motorcycle"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The sky’s the limit for this motorcycle. Jetpack Aviation<\/a> has designed what could be the world\u2019s first flying motorcycle, a small jet aircraft that can be piloted just like a racing bike. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Called the Speeder, the \u201cautonomous flying vehicle\u201d is being tested at Jetpack Aviation\u2019s California facilities, and when certified by the FAA, will be the first legal motorcycle to cruise the skies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Speeder has a full-scale, sleek bike design and features a seating position similar to that of a motorcycle. Its eight small, powerful jet engines allow the aircraft to carry up to 600 pounds and fly at a maximum 60 mph speed for about 30 minutes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The pilot is able to take off and land as well as control speed and climbing with simple switches on either handlebar of the bike. Once it takes off, the Speeder climbs to about six feet where it hovers and responds to the pilot\u2019s instructions from the control unit. Multiple sensors throughout the aircraft are able to detect and automatically avoid any obstacles, including buildings and trees.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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