Volonaut Airbike: Bizarre flying Star Wars bike becomes reality

What was once simply Star Wars science fiction has now become reality, a flying bike that is promising to change how we travel.

It looks like something straight out of a scene from Star Wars — but it’s real, it flies, and it could change how we travel.

Volonaut’s flying motorbike, a futuristic single-occupant vehicle, has given us a glimpse into what the future could look like when people start effortlessly gliding the streets.

The project has been in “stealth mode,” and it’s only now that we’ve been able to see its full potential. The Volonaut Airbike has already captured global attention for its futuristic design and spectacular flying abilities.

Footage shared by the company on YouTube shows the hoverbike handling forest ridge lines and dry lakebeds with little difficulty while lifting and landing without assistance.

According to Volonaut, the “superbike for the skies” is powered by a jet propulsion system that can carry one person and reach speeds up to 200km/h.

That’s seriously impressive if true.

The bike features a unique riding position with an unobstructed 360-degree view, designed to help the rider quickly feel at one with the flying machine.

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Did somebody say Star Wars. Picture: Volonaut/YouTube

The bike features a unique riding position with an unobstructed 360-degree view. Picture: Volonaut/YouTube

The contraption has no enclosure caging the rider and no seatback, which means whoever flies this thing will have to lean to the front MotoGP style.

The Airbike’s extremely compact design and absence of spinning propellers allow it to travel through most confined areas with ease.

Specifics about the jet propulsion technology have not been disclosed.

The company also claims its proprietary stabilisation system — powered by an on-board flight computer — enables automatic hovering and smooth, intuitive control.

The Airbike is seven times lighter than a typical motorcycle thanks to the use of advanced carbon fibre materials, 3d printing, and a minimalistic approach.

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The bike carries one person. Picture: Volonaut/YouTube

And can reach speeds of up to 200kmh Picture: Volonaut/YouTube

We’ve seen multiple attempts at flying cars from companies like XPeng and AMSL Aero, but this takes it to the next level, pushing the boundaries of what we thought was only possible in fiction movies.

The start-up company’s hoverbike quickly garnered enthusiasm from many individuals online.

On the company’s YouTube channel, one user expressed their excitement by commenting, “I am so ready for this. Already bought the full body cast.”

Another user exclaimed, “Oh my God, we got the oppressor mark 2 in real life before GTA 6!”

While the overall response was positive, some individuals raised concerns about safety and noise

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Volonaut unveil the Airbike. Picture: Volonaut/YouTube

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One user remarked, “This thing has to be LOUD!!!!” Another explained, “I’m a tow truck driver; people can barely drive cars. This thing is gonna be so dangerous.”

A different user noted, “You don’t have to hide the fact that this thing is extremely loud when flying,” and continued, “It’s obviously using a powerful jet engine and would be fantastic to hear it roaring through a scenic landscape.”

The creator behind the Volonaut Airbike is Tomasz Patan, a man with a vision for creating futuristic electrical vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) concepts.

Tomasz has been described as an ‘engineering genius’ and was founder and technical engineer at left-field flying machine company Jetson.

In March, the Jetson ONE’s first production model successfully completed its maiden flight, demonstrating impressive stability and a smooth landing — traits shared by the new Airbike.

While the Airbike’s design and capabilities have generated excitement, Volonaut has yet to announce pricing or a release date. However, the fact that the Airbike has already been tested in flight shows the momentum building behind personal air mobility.

Originally published as Volonaut Airbike: Bizarre flying Star Wars bike becomes reality