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Did Spiderman 3 Finally Get the
Hoverboard Right?
The twin ducted-fans that power Green Goblin's hoverboard in Spiderman 3 may
seem low-tech at first, but a new twist on an old technology could offer something
truly fan-tastic!
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New Technology for Flying Cars
Mention "car of the future" and most people think hybrids, alternative fuels, and
smart cars that drive themselves. But with traffic conjestion expected to double by the
latter half of the 21st century, city planners, the DOT, and even NASA are seriously
considering flying cars as a viable solution.
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Electrodynamic Jetpack
Take off with a conventional jetpack strapped to your back and you'll have about 60 seconds
of airtime. The short duration is due to the low
specific impulse
of rockets and jets. Alternatively, electrodynamic propulsion delivers a higher specific
impulse, but at significantly lower thrust. However, a new device called the Lifter,
may offer higher efficiencies than rockets or fans.
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The Truth About Hoverboards
Aside from a few hacked YouTube
videos, online forums, and Hovertech.com— there isn't much information available on
hoverboard development. Does this mean flying skateboards aren't practical, or simply
that nobody's succeeded in building one yet? HoverTech's Bill Butler explains what's
available today, and what's to come.
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Surfing the Earth's Magnetic
Field
It shields the earth from solar and cosmic radiation, helps man and animals to navigate,
and creates the
Aurora Borealis. Now, engineers believe the earth's magnetic field may allow a new
means of propulsion for cheap access to space and beyond. Discover how HoverTech's
Magnecraft concept could be your ticket to space.
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The Holy Grail of Airships
Today's blimps use helium because it's lighter than air and nonflammable. But helium is
expensive to produce. A much cheaper alternative would be to use a vacuum— provided
a rigid yet lightweight airframe can be built. HoverTech's Dominic Florin explains how
such a craft might be possible.
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Win a Free Hoverboard
HoverTech is so confident that personal flying machines will be available within 8 years,
that we're planning to give one away! Drawing will be held on January 3rd, 2015, or earlier
depending upon when production begins. Also, be the first to build and demonstrate a
hoverboard proof of concept and you could win a $50,000 research grant!
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