The future of transport is here: what are the capabilities of the new drone hoverboard?

Chinese engineers continue to bring scenes from futuristic films to life. One of the country's promising startups has officially unveiled a new invention expected to revolutionize the world of personal transport — CoolFly Urban an individual flying device.

The main feature of the device is that a person can move freely in the air while standing upright, without sitting down.

No seat, no cockpit: how is the CoolFly Urban designed?

The device resembles a hybrid of a traditional drone and a flying skateboard (hoverboard):

• Open design without a cockpit: There is no enclosed cabin or special seat; the user wears a safety helmet and stands while leaning on a control column in the center of the platform;

• Powerful four-channel propellers: The device takes off and lands vertically using four powerful ducted fans (propellers) surrounded by safety nets and protective guards;

• No license required: The inventors claim that operating this gadget does not require complex aviation permits or a pilot's license — the system features fully automatic stabilization and a simplified control system.

Speed and capabilities: Technical specifications

The main technical parameters of the CoolFly Urban recorded during tests:

• Payload capacity: up to 90 kilograms;

• Maximum speed: 70 km/h;

• Flight duration: 11 minutes on a single charge/fuel.

Footage from the testing process shows two test pilots flying over fields, bodies of water, and open roads using the device, even hovering at significant altitudes.

Experts believe that such compact flying vehicles could become one of the most popular modes of transport in the future for bypassing urban traffic, rescue operations, and extreme tourism.