Jetson One - 2023 Updates on the Coolest Human-Carrying Drone You Can Buy 

Right now, this is just a novelty for the rich, with 20 minute flight time, high cost, low availability. Once production increases substantially, the battery gets a lot better and the price comes down, then it'll be worth talking about...

Crazy because when I was in the second grade in 1978 in one of my school books they showed flying machine concepts for people of the future and they all looked exactly like drones we have today.

Props on these things should always be above the pilot, if one of those props breaks is in line with his body and head,

I ordered one last year and hope it comes soon. Its a bit scary, but I have always dreamt of flying and this is as close as I’m likely to get. The idea of buzzing over the trees to visit my daughter 4 miles away is mind-boggling. It will turn a 15 minute drive into a 5 minute flight, and be FUN. Its clearly only for clear, calm days. Great toy!

if you gave it a gas motor it could carry 3x the weight and travel several hundred miles.

It's funny how none of the Jetson One videos shows how loud it really is.

New video is misleading this is not Swedish company but is Polish-Swedish company!! The creators of this futuristic engine are the Pole Tomasz Patan and the Swede Peter Ternström.

From what I can tell, the pilot is on-board the Jetson One, so by definition it is a Manned Aircraft, NOT a DRONE which, by definition, is Unmanned. When did manned aircraft become drones?? Just because it is controlled with an RC transmitter doesn't mean it is a drone. If person controlling the craft, the Pilot, is on-board, it is a manned aircraft. Also, being a multi-rotor craft doesn't qualify it as a drone either.

What are the blades made of? Is this a vehicle that could fly efficiently in a winter environment? Have the blades ever broken or come separated , what are the chances that they could cause injury to the pilot? How much altitude and forward speed are need to properly deploy the parachute?

An honest review, the good & the bad. Well done and thank you! 20 kilometers? That'll get reduced as the battery's lifespan gets reduced. I think 20 is probably very optimistic. They said the old Beech 18 aircraft would cruise at 180 mph. I never saw 180 and I owned 5 of them. C-45 to G model. It might do 180 with both engines near wide open and the nose at a 45 degree down angle. With all the lard asses we have in the U.S., they're going to have to increase that payload to 400 pounds minimum and a larger cage the size of a prison cell. Good luck.

An impractical toy. Awesome!

I'm gonna give this tech 5 to 10 years I think in that time production costs will have dropped along with increased competition price should be no more than an ATV maybe slightly higher 30k or so. hopefully over that period they will also have improved the weight limit, safety, and range.

The future looks like fun

Oh how I wish I can live long enough to have the craft at a dealership or for sale here. Unless this happens soon my existence is limited to a couple years. You youngsters have a great time. Watch out Buck Rodgers's, Our dreams have materialised bud. WOOHOO BUD !

Amazing

That is so cool , would be so much fun , wish I could afford one .

When they finally do put circular rings around the props they need to have a joint on it like a semi truck side mirror so that if you did bump into something it would just retract back in against the body instead of snapping off

It is very costly, when there is one two seater going for 10k

Goes back to building my Radio flyer. Im poor.😅

Hopefully the noise will be addressed, but this particular design is captivating.

This is the evolution of technology

You don't need a license to fly an ultralight in the USA. Ultralight Aircraft is a class of aircraft classified by the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) which regulates aircraft, operators, mechanics, the airspace and everything to do with flying. Since its under the 254 lbs. empty weight limit, it will qualify as an ultralight aircraft in the US, and you won't have to worry about the maximum 5 US Gallons limit with the electric motor. The only issue here is the speed. The Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) that pertains to the top speed limitation for ultralight aircraft is found in Part 103 - Ultralight Vehicles. Specifically, §103.1(b) outlines the maximum speed limitations for ultralights in the United States. According to this regulation, ultralight vehicles are limited to a maximum level flight speed of 55 knots (approximately 63 mph or 102 km/h).

Amazing..... .. 💯👌teknology ufo

I need to react to the negative comments. 1. Quadcopters for personal transport is as likely as landing rocket boosters, i.e. it is already a fact. 2. Battery technology is among the fastest developing technologies and typically doubling energy density per 5 years. So if you are not impressed with the range, then just wait a few years. Think about the difference between GM EV1 and a Tesla Model Y. 3. Fossil Fuel will be phased out, regardless of your personal preferences, it is just not sustainable. Just like with smoking, the industry will fight back with propaganda and misleading statements, but in the end they are doomed. A likely strategy, as with tobacco, is a focus shifting to developing countries as developed countries ban fossil fuel. 4. Battery powered aircrafts are already commercial and the business case is expanding as the tech develops, from short haul few passenger crafts to longer haul more passengers planes. The tech will likely not ever replace long haul intercontinental flight jets, but probably 50-70% of todays passenger miles will become electric. 5. Open rotors is of course not a problem, that is how all propeller planes and helicopters operate.

Not just a novelty for the rich(within specs), it's just 100k 😆😆😆😆 It's an ok upscaled fpv quad, though

Top. So great!!!!, 🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪

I want one!!

In the cabin I could put a pond for foam and be a firefighting drone, I think it will be more useful

passenger (noun): a traveler on a public or private conveyance other than the driver, pilot, or crew.

I'll wait for more flight time, and safety features. The technology looks promising but its like looking at an early versions of a biplane.

Make it safer and fly longer in the air are the right things to do for the future of this kind of transport.

There are lots of such manned multirotors out there, there is nothing special about this one. They all suffer from the same problem: limited flight time because there simply isn't any battery with enough energy density to sustain long flight

20 miles isn’t enough range

These guys NEED to use the toroidal blades!

I think I will buy one

Uma hélice dessa solta já era o piloto se tá doido 😅

Excellent speech, and content. I'd like to build one.

What other vehicle can you fly and trim the hedges all at the same time.

Betaflight 4.4 on that thing?

A meager flight time of approximately 20 minutes and pilot weight of only 210 LBS Are real problems.

Perfect to cut thee grass 😁 Really cool 😎 in fact Off course with disign protection blade it Will look more "finish" and acceptable to the marketing. For me this is the best personnale drone "plane" on the market. They is one prototype with thermique engine ?

Most people can’t drive a vehicle safely on the highway, how can we expect them to be able to fly a aircraft above us? I know I would not want my (daredevil) 40 year old son or daughter to fly one.

Some people here sound like my great grand father saying that no one will ever fly a plane lol 🙂 Submarines are a fantasy. I think that it is just matter of time a break thru on battery technology is discovered and this thing is going to fly for over an hour and as prices drop, people will be flying automated drones in about 10 years from now.

Jetson, My Boy Elroy..... Range is 20 miles before needing recharging, just like the rest of EV's. No Thanks. It's pretty neat and a good start... City commuting? Can't wait to se some Brother try and Car Jack one of these.

Pro tip, don't use electric

looks like a death trap. 100k, 20 minute flight time, and no usable load...this product just isnt there yet.

Eu quero um deste pra min

10 hours flying time - flying at 100-200meters high and bigger place in the cockpit. + 50-100 years still.

One well placed bird or tree branch and your an instant quadriplegic! What a great idea!

this is a dangerous machine for 100k ( death TRAP) but that's my opinion !!!

Maybe a hybrid model of this, would be a better choice, carry more weight, travel longer distances etc!!

Great idea. Hope that soon it'll improve! Good luck! 👾

cool lawn mower

Just buy a couple of helicopters instead 😂

The best and coolest thing EVER invented since the founding of Lamborghini!! And that joke was good: "Weight limitation is 95 kilos - which means unfortunately most people in America will not be able to lift off with the Jetson One" hahaha :D But don´t worry vrsion 2.0 will be able to carry 300kg which covers at least 91% of the average population weight. For the rest our new Jetson SkyCrane introduced in 2024 with an MTOW of 0,7 tons might be the first choice of buying!

Imagine five years from now.

All they really need is to work out a way to land on target and some how a robot takes out a battery and installs another one. Having a new battery in flight I would feel a lot safer when not charged really fast.

$90,000 , max. driver weight of 210lbs, only goes 20 miles on a charge. Yeah great selling points. I couldn't get to my job with that flight range.

when I hear Jetson in my head a song starts ''Meet George Jetson, his boy Elroy, daughter Judy, Jane his wife''

I need a cargo capacity of 300 lbs and autonomous and remote control modes so I can shuttle a person or cargo boat to shore or boat to boat.

I'm too tall and too heavy. I will have to wait for improved batteries.

20 min with the passenger would be pretty impressive if true. Not sure why people compare these to cars. 20 min in the air get you a lot further than by road. However, with the props out like that and no piloting license required I'm concerned we will be seeing a lot of people get hurt. Also if it becomes popular it opens up a can of worms when it comes to air traffic.

If personal EVTOLs are so great why don't you all have a little race? Red Bull is very interested!

When it comes to safety those blades failures can fly straight to cockpit occupant neck

Awesome but what if someone hits the power lines?

After the first one falls out of the sky and kills it rider this industry will be set back 20+ years

95kg? Next option for me. At 6’5”, I’d be a skeleton at 95kg. Enjoy all those that get the chance, know there one very envious guy in the UK

Find a way to make it lighter. Also a 2 setter 1 behind the other . And price down to 26,000 would be a catch.

How many seconds to fall 300 ft ... How many seconds before your parachute is fully supporting you on a safe fall. 500 ft

Imagine what that will be like when they finally mass-produce graphene or borophene batteries

Excuse me nay sayers, I'd move to the front of the line if I could afford one

Toroidal propeller ?

Toroidal propeller

Baby steps Elroy. Baby steps. Now find a better power source. Looks fun.

What happens with a motor dying?

This will become another Ocean Gate

This one needs wings..... longer ranges....! Put smal wings on top of the aircraft...!

A manned drone is an oxymoron. This is a manned quadcopter. Just call it like it is...

Replace the rotors with turbines and add a couple wings.

How can I invest in this company

Needs a bigger battery, emergency parachute, a roof and blade protectors. This is a good base just don't seem too practical or safe. It's gone take years of improving on before the world is ready for a thing like this.

Traduire en français merci 😊

If it can carry a human it's NOT a drone.

Good Verry Good , Jetson 2023 Thank You Super Ok ❤️

Can DJI make this thing better?

$98,000 dollars for twenty minutes of flight? Phooey! it's too limited. Go back to the drawing board.

it's January 7, 2024. Exactly how many of these have been delivered to customers so far?

Get much more flight time and a safer flight for a lot less money. Get a paramotor. Hands down best way to fly so far.

At 98k the mark up must be huge, rather buy a used copter

Why dont they do a petrol(gas) version?

look at what the first cars were like and what they are like today. Let's be patient, these are only the first, but one of these will stand in every yard. remember that

research and development has proven that if you create a cover around the propellers,,, this will produce a more efficient flow of air... so your statement is not correct about a body for the jetson one

doesnt really seem too fly very high, i know fly off the edge of the grand canyon that tighten anyones pucker.

Design it to be foot launched so no stupid license is required

i dont think that just a single motor failure is enough safety when it has 8 total, unless you just launch the chute if more than 1 fails

Those open propellers are accidents waiting to happen.

The biggest down side is it’s too expensive. It will never become that popular. Now if you could get one under $20000, then it would be really popular.

the future of transportation even if it is still in an early stage.

I can't find any evidence that any have been delivered. Send them 8 grand to order and see how that works out for you.

The heards asking questions use old codes from the 90s flying cars to 2023