Inventor Unveils Real-Life Star Wars Hoverbike with £649,000 Price Tag
Futuristic Star Wars-Style Hoverbike Confirmed Real, Priced at £649,000
By Shivali Best for MailOnline
A viral video of a Star Wars-inspired hoverbike soaring across landscapes sparked global debate earlier this year, with skeptics branding it an AI-generated fake. Now, Polish tech firm Volonaut has confirmed its Airbike is very real—and set to launch in limited production next week at a staggering £649,000 ($880,000).
[IMAGE: Airbike in flight over test ground with caption: Volonaut’s Airbike defies skepticism with new footage showing its jet-powered flight capabilities.]
From Sci-Fi to Reality
The Airbike, resembling a sleek speeder bike from Star Wars, initially baffled viewers with its seemingly physics-defying design. Questions arose about its lack of visible propulsion or stabilizers. However, new footage released by Volonaut—complete with original audio—shows the one-person vehicle flying via jet propulsion, reaching up to 124mph.
Inventor Tomasz Patan, founder of Volonaut, emphasized its authenticity: “This is no CGI trick. We’ve built a functional, futuristic vehicle that’s ready to fly.” The Airbike uses a proprietary stabilization system and flight computer for automatic hovering, making it stable and user-friendly despite its futuristic appearance.
[IMAGE: Tomasz Patan testing the Airbike with caption: Inventor Tomasz Patan pilots the Airbike, which uses jet propulsion and advanced stabilization.]
Luxury Meets Innovation
Priced for elite buyers, the Airbike targets thrill-seekers and tech enthusiasts. A commercial model will cap speeds at 63mph to meet ultralight aircraft regulations, allowing operation without a pilot’s license in non-urban areas. Buyers will undergo specialized training to ensure safe handling.
Patan shared his vision: “I wanted a machine so iconic it could belong in a sci-fi film. The challenge was merging groundbreaking tech with bold design.”
[IMAGE: Close-up of Airbike design with caption: The Airbike’s design balances futuristic aesthetics with functional engineering.]
Star Wars Comparisons
The Airbike draws inevitable parallels to Star Wars speeder bikes, which glide above ground using repulsorlift technology. While fictional speeders hit 300+ mph, Volonaut’s creation offers a real-world counterpart—albeit slower and pricier.
[IMAGE: Star Wars speeder bike still with caption: Speeder bikes in Star Wars inspired real-world innovations like the Airbike.]
Looking Ahead
Pre-orders open August 1, with first deliveries expected in 2026. Volonaut plans to release flight footage of the production model next year. For now, the Airbike remains a luxury toy for the wealthy, blending sci-fi fantasy with cutting-edge engineering.
[IMAGE: Concept art of Airbike in production with caption: Volonaut aims to begin limited production of the Airbike in 2026.]
Whether this marks the future of personal transport or a niche gadget, the Airbike proves that Star Wars-level innovation is no longer confined to the big screen.
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