China is taking the lead

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

Quote:

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.

05-27-17, 11:59 PM	#2
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	#3
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 34,759 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	#5
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,775 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, 08:51 AM	#7
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.

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05-28-17, 07:24 AM	#6
Nippelspanner Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	No thanks, I still prefer my Hoverboard!