foldable flying suitcase can take off as one-seater VTOL aircraft and land on water as boat

"Meet Janus-I, the foldable flying suitcase that can take off as a one-seater VTOL aircraft and land on water as a lifeboat. Designed to be small enough to fold and fit in the trunk of a car, the portable vehicle is easy to deploy and unfold. It operates with a turboshaft heavy fuel engine and has enough power output that lets the aircraft carry a payload of up to 200 kilos."

"The load capacity also allows it to carry both passengers and cargo, including luggage, equipment, or supplies. Since the foldable flying suitcase and VTOL is an ultralight aircraft, it can be operated without a pilot's license or formal certification and pre-approved flight routes. The Janus-I uses a fly-by-wire system, which means it doesn't have the usual mechanical parts that connect the controls to the engine and wings."

"Instead, everything works electronically. The system does most of the tricky flying work for the flyer, including keeping the aircraft steady and balanced. Because of that, even someone who's never flown before can learn how to use the foldable flying suitcase and VTO, and Eric Young, the Youtube content creator who tested the aircraft, says that riders can only take about 30 minutes to get the hang of flying the vehicle."

Janus-I is a compact, foldable one-seat VTOL ultralight that folds to fit in a car trunk and deploys quickly. It uses a turboshaft heavy-fuel engine enabling efficient longer-range flight and a payload capacity up to 200 kilograms for passengers and cargo. A fly-by-wire electronic control system automates stability and control, simplifying operation so inexperienced users can learn quickly. Multiple rotors provide vertical lift for takeoff and landing on land or water. Folding arms allow compact storage. The aircraft can reach altitudes above 6,000 meters and, as an ultralight, can be operated without a pilot's license or formal certification.

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