China is taking the lead

Méo · 05-27-17, 06:14 PM

While Donald promise to get back to good old fossil energy

, the chinese are taking the lead...

Skip at 1:36 to see the specs.

This toy is suppose to be operational for taxi purpose this summer in Dubaï.

Rockstar · 05-27-17, 06:50 PM

Oh look an arial version of the Segway.

Approves

Méo · 05-27-17, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockstar

Oh look an arial version of the Segway.

Except it answers to a real need.

Onkel Neal · 05-27-17, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Méo

While Donald promise to get back to good old fossil energy

, the chinese are taking the lead...

Skip at 1:36 to see the specs.

This toy is suppose to be operational for taxi purpose this summer in Dubaï.

Pretty Cool

Méo · 05-27-17, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Onkel Neal

Pretty Cool

Yeah, but I was a bit shocked (and disappointed, I don't know...) when I learned it came from a Chinese company.

Although I have nothing against China, but I don't know...

em2nought · 05-27-17, 11:59 PM

China plays the long game, we have ADHD. China will still be here a thousand years from now. Those things are getting big enough that you wonder when someone is going to fill one with C-4, and do something naughty with it?

Reece · 05-28-17, 12:41 AM

Excellent!!

But, those blades should have a guard around them!!!

and what would happen if one of the motors died for some reason?

Schroeder · 05-28-17, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Reece

Excellent!!

But, those blades should have a guard around them!!!

and what would happen if one of the motors died for some reason?

They equip ultra light aircraft with parachutes for that very occasion. Should work fine on those too and if not it does something against overpopulating the world.

Jimbuna · 05-28-17, 06:05 AM

Already been cracked surely:

05-28-17, 07:24 AM

No thanks, I still prefer my Hoverboard!

Rockstar · 05-28-17, 08:51 AM

Whats the point? Why build a vehical where the passenger is at the mercy of some far away C2 center? Truely autonomous vehicals are already here and being used quite sucessfully in a number of civilian and military applications. In my opinion Ehang 184 doesn't fulfill any need that smaller less expensive vehicles can do right now. OP hit the nail on the head when he said its a 'toy' and I agree, this Ehang contraption is a novelty toy for small rich people.

I can buy a very capable drone with close to the same flight time for under $200.00 on amazon.

Rockstar · 05-28-17, 10:27 AM

Furthermore China isnt taking the lead in anything they havent had an original idea since they built the Great Wall. Besides belching out tons of pollution that's known to blot out the sun. They're now busy piling heaps of dirt on fragile coral reefs and eco systems so they can make claims to surrounding waters.

ikalugin · 05-28-17, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockstar

Furthermore China isnt taking the lead in anything they havent had an original idea since they built the Great Wall. Besides belching out tons of pollution that's known to blot out the sun. They're now busy piling heaps of dirt on fragile coral reefs and eco systems so they can make claims to surrounding waters.

That is what people said about Japanese and the Soviets.

Rockstar · 05-28-17, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by ikalugin

That is what people said about Japanese and the Soviets.

What I hear is the Japan and the Soviets though a Johnny come lately in 40 or so years made its mark by sending a man in space with their technology and Japan made its mark in electronics and quality.

Like someone already said China has been around for thousands of years and its still playing around building piles of dirt.

Méo · 05-28-17, 11:18 AM

You know something similar that can be used as an autonomous non polluant vehicle that can bypass traffic?

Post a link.

05-27-17, 06:14 PM	#1
Méo Ace of the Deep Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Quebec City Posts: 1,153 Downloads: 258 Uploads: 0	China is taking the lead While Donald promise to get back to good old fossil energy , the chinese are taking the lead... Skip at 1:36 to see the specs. This toy is suppose to be operational for taxi purpose this summer in Dubaï.

05-27-17, 06:50 PM	#2
Rockstar In the Brig Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Zendia Bar & Grill Posts: 12,614 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Oh look an arial version of the Segway. Approves Last edited by Rockstar; 05-27-17 at 06:59 PM.

05-27-17, 11:59 PM	#6
em2nought Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 3,485 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	China plays the long game, we have ADHD. China will still be here a thousand years from now. Those things are getting big enough that you wonder when someone is going to fill one with C-4, and do something naughty with it? __________________ em2nought is ecstatic garbage! Last edited by em2nought; 05-28-17 at 12:07 AM. Reason: pondering

05-28-17, 12:41 AM	#7
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 34,688 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	Excellent!! But, those blades should have a guard around them!!! and what would happen if one of the motors died for some reason? __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

05-28-17, 06:05 AM	#9
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,461 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Already been cracked surely: __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

05-28-17, 07:24 AM	#10
Nippelspanner Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	No thanks, I still prefer my Hoverboard!

05-28-17, 08:51 AM	#11
Rockstar In the Brig Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Zendia Bar & Grill Posts: 12,614 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Whats the point? Why build a vehical where the passenger is at the mercy of some far away C2 center? Truely autonomous vehicals are already here and being used quite sucessfully in a number of civilian and military applications. In my opinion Ehang 184 doesn't fulfill any need that smaller less expensive vehicles can do right now. OP hit the nail on the head when he said its a 'toy' and I agree, this Ehang contraption is a novelty toy for small rich people. I can buy a very capable drone with close to the same flight time for under $200.00 on amazon. Last edited by Rockstar; 05-28-17 at 09:38 AM.

05-28-17, 10:27 AM	#12
Rockstar In the Brig Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Zendia Bar & Grill Posts: 12,614 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Furthermore China isnt taking the lead in anything they havent had an original idea since they built the Great Wall. Besides belching out tons of pollution that's known to blot out the sun. They're now busy piling heaps of dirt on fragile coral reefs and eco systems so they can make claims to surrounding waters.

05-28-17, 11:18 AM	#15
Méo Ace of the Deep Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Quebec City Posts: 1,153 Downloads: 258 Uploads: 0	You know something similar that can be used as an autonomous non polluant vehicle that can bypass traffic? Post a link.