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This topic is created because a search for a topic with the words "personal" and "flight" did not yield results.
We have many topics about various forms of personal flight.
The most likely category is the small aircraft, whether commercially manufactured, made from a kit, or otherwise in the experimental aircraft division.
This topic is offered for NewMars members who might like to contribute to a collection of knowledge about one person flight.
Suits are (apparently) available to allow a person to "fly" at great speed from a high elevation to a lower one.
Fabric flying machines are available for soaring.
We'll open Post #3 with a report on a $100,000 flying platform that uses drone flight equipment to support a human passenger. I say passenger, because the software in development will perform all the piloting. The passenger determines direction, altitude and velocity, but the onboard software handles all the decisionmaking below those high level inputs.
Our own kbd512 is deep into design of a flying machine, although the form it will eventually take is anyone's guess, because so many design choices are in flux.
In the context of Mars it seems unlikely to me that the success of the NASA Ingenuity helicopter can extend to this activity, because the lift per helicopter is so limited. However, rocket powered personal flying equipment is not only possible but likely. The "flying bedstead" equipment used for Apollo Moon Landing training is an example of what that might look like.
Still, if you wired enough Ingenuity helicopters to an ultra-lightweight frame, i suppose it might be good for a short hop.
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Post #3: Chinese venture - one person flying platform
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This post is about a startup venture working on a stand-up flying platform.
https://www.yahoo.com/tech/transportati … 00988.html
According to the article, the first articles are sold out for the next couple of years.
The first version can fly for 11 minutes. That would be enough to jump from one skyscraper to another if you're not bothered by heights.
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The hoverboard-like aircraft is powered by the NA80, an in-house-developed flight control system. You simply stand on a platform, press the takeoff button, and steer yourself with a control stick. Sensors will track your body movement, automatically adjusting the fan to shift the center of gravity and keep you balanced. You'll then be able to reach up to 43 miles per hour and remain in the air for 11 minutes.
EVTOLs are growing in popularity, but raise some safety concerns
man piloting coolfly urban in snowy environment
coolflyaircraft / YouTubeThe concept of a hoverboard coming to life is exciting — but CoolFly also wants it to be safe. The startup has been testing the Urban in a variety of conditions, including extreme cold during a presentation in February 2026. There's a backup control system, protection around the fans, a radar-assisted automatic landing system — and a parachute. If that's enough to get you on an air skateboard, the Urban could be available soon as a tourist attraction in China. CoolFly is also trying to bring its products to the United States through partnerships. While CoolFly says its ultralight aircraft don't require a pilot's license, it's not yet clear what the rules will be in the U.S.
Personal aircraft are becoming a popular form of transportation for startups to explore, like the Pivotal Helix, allowing people to get places faster and more efficiently. China has started building low-altitude infrastructure as it prepares for an envisioned future filled with drones and flying cars. But just like with autonomous robotaxis, people are questioning the safety of this new technology.
Jetson held a race with its flying cars in 2025 to show off its capabilities. XPENG's EVTOLs collided with one another while training for a demonstration that same year, but the company claims it has over 7,000 orders from around the world for its flying cars.
Read the original article on SlashGear.
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