The innovative VC200 works with an electric drive and can be recharged at the grid. (Note the video is in German so be sure to click CC). The software that is embedded in this incredible device as well as a parachuting system makes it incredibly safe according to one of their engineers.
The commenters are spirited and here in an interesting exchange in regards to fueling this invention.
Clive Sinclair
All we need is micro nuclear power pack to power it for a worthwhile flying time. Current or batteries in 3-5yrs will not be powerful/efficient enough to power this for more than a few minutes.
Boosted98gsx
Unfortunately, that’s pretty impractical. The amount of mass you would need for any kind of real power from nuclear decay (let alone fission) would crush this thing.
If nothing else this seems like a step in the right direction to lessen our dependence on fossil fuels. Congrats to this team and continue to think outside the box.
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