Dragonfly rocket-powered helicopter emits water, does 100 knots

Life’s in the fast lane and personal aviation’s taking it notch quicker every time. Latest endeavor in personal flying machines is a rocket-helicopter combo, which has two diminutive yet powerful hydrogen peroxide motors atop the rotors. Dubbed the Dragonfly for some reason beyond my guess, this twin engine flyer, offering 102 horsepower each, can top speed of 100 knots, emitting only water out of its tail pipe.

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dragonfly helicopter

Dragonfly uses hydrogen peroxide for fuel but it isn’t the same as used in other modes of transport you may know, however it uses a commercial grade liquid diluted to about 50 to 70 percent. Though the Dragonfly is easy to control and fly, it is far from economical if you thought for an instance. The flyer which can stay afloat for 90 minutes consumes up to 11 gallons of fuel per hour.

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The Dragonfly is controlled by a single lever that can be tilted accordingly for directions. The aircraft takes off with hydrogen peroxide motors spining the rotor up to approximately 750 RPM, which takes it to a desired altitude where a small rotor at the tail take charge of directing vehicle. The single-seater hydrogen peroxide-powered helicopter would cost perspective buyers $120,000 each, preorders for which would be taken at the Airventure aviation show in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

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