SkySurfer Aircraft - a personal multipropeller helicopter

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The SkySurfer Aircraft, designed by Hunter Kowald, is a personal multipropeller helicopter that raises significant safety concerns due to its exposed propellers. Discussions highlight the potential dangers of operating the aircraft, particularly the risk of injury from the propellers and the consequences of tipping over at low altitudes. Suggestions for improving safety include adding protective cages around the propellers. Comparisons are made to historical flying platforms, emphasizing the inherent risks associated with personal aerial vehicles.

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Oh that doesn't look dangerous at all...
 
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Oh yikes! Hopefully the next one they build has cages around the props. It's still pretty dangerous, but at least you won't get sliced up when you fall...
 
That was my thought about the props as well. And, what happens 50 feet off the ground if you tip over. It's like surfing where the first crash gets you killed. If I tried it, I would at least keep it under 20 feet and over water so that there was some chance of survival.
 
There is a drone car video floating around on PF also. I think that it was posted a little over a year ago.
 

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