30 April 2025
+VIDEO Just coming out of ‘stealth’ mode is the Volonaut Airbike, a flying machine madder than the maddest box of frogs but somehow hugely appealing.
The Volonaut is the creation of Polish inventor and entrepreneur Tomasz Patan, who is the man behind the equally left-field Jetson One.
Thrilled to share a sample of what I have been working on in “stealth” mode.
Stay tuned for the official launch video soon.@Volonaut #airbike pic.twitter.com/Ie5KKAehCT— Tomasz Patan (@TomaszPatan) April 26, 2025
Tomasz calls the Volonaut a ‘superbike for the skies’. It’s powered by jet propulsion and is designed to carry one person with speeds up to 200km/h or 124mph.
“The Airbike has a proprietary stabilisation system enhanced by a flight computer which provides automatic hover and ease of control for its rider,” said Tomasz.
“The unique riding position with unobstructed 360 degree view helps the rider to quickly become one with the flying machine and provides the sensation of complete freedom.
“Thanks to Airbike’s extremely compact size and no spinning propellers it can travel through most confined areas with ease.”
Not many specs have been released so far apart from the Airbike is 7 times lighter than a typical motorcycle thanks to use of advanced carbon fibre materials, 3d printing and minimalistic approach.
