"anti-gravity" RC hovercraft

[Frances_Penfold]

Ok, I'm SURE somebody has posted this before, given the extreme AG geekdom that exists here at WOZ, but heck if I can find any signs of it. Anyway:

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=66ez8dtyw_I

http://www.axonracing.com/

They even used the Mason song from Wipeout Pulse!

[eLhabib]

It indeed showed up on these boards before (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/showthread.php?p=89279#post89279), but under a different name. It's unmistakeably the same thing though. If this thing doesn't cost way too much, I will definitely get me one. Haven't had an RC since I was 12, so it's about time! ;)

[metroid4me]

yep I changed the name of it because there was a company called echo rc.
if you guys have any questions about it just let me know.
-josh

[swift killer]

Is that basically a hovercraft with a different body?

[metroid4me]

yes and no - its similar to a hovercraft how it uses fans, but doesn't have the blowup rubbert skirt on the bottom. Just uses an airpocket with a rubbery foam. This reduces drag and allows the body to cover more of it. Otherwise hitting 50mph would be pretty hard!

[Medusa]

Hehheh! That's a cool video, I love how it goes around "tracks". And especially how it mows over that poor little weed. Where's the hovering lawn mower when you need it?

[Frances_Penfold]

Very cool gadget :)

I noticed the "spinning" in the video-- how is that achieved? Are there side blowers that enable it to hover and spin at the same time?

And the price total for this is anticipated to be $275 USD with shipping?

[Darkdrium777]

There is a company called Axon but it's in the Unreal Tournament game xD

As I said last time this is very cool, I like it a lot. But due to the fact that I cannot order online I may not even have the possibility to get one. :brickwall

[metroid4me]

DarkDrium you could send a money order if you are in desperate need of a hovercraft :pizza

The spinning is done via the rudder. Really easy.
Drifting sideways is easy too...

people will be racing these - at night, and it will look like a wipeout game come to life - except without the missiles...

[Ally Graham]

Looks very cool! I want one :P

[metroid4me]

watch the end of this video on youtube it looks almost like a full size wipeout vehicle!!!!!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pm8U8tuptPk&feature=related

[Darkdrium777]

Man those flying hovercrafts with wings (Quick YT search reveals that they are called Hoverwings) are really awesome (Even more than what's at the end, which is a WIG craft)! When do we build the racetrack? :g