Electric apparently.
https://www.hoversurf.com/technology
Quote:
HOVERBIKE*
Hoverbike frame: a supporting power platform, made in the form of a spatial carbon monocoque. The overlap of the cross forming is reinforced and fixed by power plates from below and from above. On the end sections of the power platform, independently working sensored engines with propellers are mounted on the beams. Above the center structure of the supporting power platform a module containing our computer, on-board flight system, sensors, battery and generator are all housed.
*patented
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Not very safe looking compared to other designs I've seen.
I imagine a relatively short operational period, like under 30 minutes.
The flying platform I posted a while back had about a two minute operational time if I recall correctly.
EDIT:
I found this from last year.
October 17, 2017
The Dubai police hoverbike is equal parts cool and scary
https://autoweek.com/article/wait-theres-more/dubai-police-hoverbike-equal-parts-cool-and-scary
Quote:
The speeder bike in question is a Hoversurf Scorpion 3, which is basically a scaled-up drone turned into a police motorcycle with four propellers at the four corners that allow it to hover at a preprogrammed height. Powered by batteries that can be swapped out to cut down on the three-hour recharge time, the bike can travel forward at speeds of up to 45 mph, with a maximum operating time of 25 minutes between recharges. The bike can also operate remotely without a pilot at speeds approaching 60 mph, but where's the fun in that?
Read more: https://autoweek.com/article/wait-theres-more/dubai-police-hoverbike-equal-parts-cool-and-scary#ixzz5WMh1DEOz
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