A Flying Hoverboard that I want to replicate

[kpuding]

So, some days ago I was rethinking my childhood and remember that I was obsessed with ben 10, particularly with the hoverboard in the film (https://ben10.fandom.com/wiki/Hoverboards). Right now, I really want to construct a replication of it, but I am stuck with some problems. First, what type of thruster that would fit in a 1m*30cm*10cm dimension and would be able to lift a 70 kg person and itself (maybe 10-20kg) . Second, what power supply should I use to make the hoverboard fly for maybe 5-10 minutes. I am thinking that it would fly up to 100 meter above ground. If you have a suggestion, I'm hoping you could answer me.

 

[Vanadium 50]

Your link says "Hoverboards are a type of technology, typically alien in origin" (emphasis mine). Therein lies the problem.

 

[kpuding]

Well yeah. Do you have any brilliant ideas to imitate that device?

 

[Vanadium 50]

Based on that description, I'd start by finding an alien.

 

[anorlunda]

https://www.npr.org/2019/08/05/7482...it-across-the-english-channel-on-a-hoverboard
I believe that he uses jet engines plus fuel tanks on his back. I find it unbelievable that he doesn't flip upside down, but he seems to manage it OK.

 

[kpuding]

Hmm, bringing a bag of fuel every flight doesn't seem very stable and safe. Do you think if a fusion reactor exists, it could be made into a small enough size to fit in the previously mentioned dimension and have the power to fly? Maybe it will function as the combustor and pressurizer at the same time in a modified turbojet engine.

 

[anorlunda]

Do you think if a fusion reactor exists, it could be made into a small enough size to fit in the previously mentioned dimension and have the power to fly?

Maybe after 1000 years of refinement in design. Using near-term technology no way. A building the size of a football stadium would be closer.

 

[kpuding]

Okay, but how about the Space Shuttle Main Engine (RS-25)? I heard that it has one of the highest power-to-weight ratio. Could it be used in a small device like hoverboard? What are the possible advantages and disadvantages of it?

 

[berkeman]

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http://exploredeepspace.com/wp-cont...-NASA-image-posted-on-SpaceFlight-Insider.jpg

 

[anorlunda]

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