Its no coincidence that the first video ad for the Volonaut Airbike was published just before May 4, a.k.a. Star Wars Day. The videos aesthetic will be immediately familiar to anyone with even a passing familiarity with the science-fiction franchise. Since the first film debuted in 1977, hover bikes speeding across the Tatooine desert have captivated the imaginations of fans the world over.

　　Now, a Polish inventor claims to have a working prototype — albeit with quite a few caveats.

　　Polish entrepreneur Tomasz Patan founded Volonaut to realize his dream of a real-life flying air bike. Patan told GearJunkie that its the first hoverbike vehicle that doesnt use propellers to fly. Instead, its powered by jet propulsion that supposedly offers speeds up to an incredible (terrifying?) 124 mph.

　　His prototype is the result of many months of hard work,solved challenges and multiple failures, according to Patan. Its the realization of a concept often portrayed in science fiction. It becamethe obsession to its creator, Volonaut says on its website.

　　The Airbike is seven times lighter than a typical motorcycle, thanks to a construction that combines carbon fiber and 3D printing. A proprietarystabilization system, aided by a flight computer, will provide automatic hover controls for the rider.

　　However, other details about the vehicle remain scarce, which has just come out of stealth mode development. Even in the video, were not shown any moments of liftoff or landings, which raises questions about the viability of the Airbike at this early stage of development.

　　But the attraction of soaring across desert landscapes on a hover bike is impossible to ignore. We can only hope that the viral success of the brands first video teaser will lead to further proof of concept.

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