Somebody on X said it was An AI fake..................
Looks like it’s supposed to be a vectored thrust turbine engine... but there’s no topside air intake, no idea where it’s store enough fuel to run for more than 2-3 minutes, etc...
What’s the old saying, “Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.”
"Somebody" is right. Nice AI rendering, but no way is it real.
Objection #1: Way too small for the power it would have to produce.
Objection #2: Some of the video was "shot" from a vantage point a few yards in front of the machine, while it's flying, requiring another flying machine. The subject is always dead center and stable while the background moves. Sorry, no, that's not possible.
AI. Nice AI, but definitely AI.
Oddly the photo shows distortion of the trees in the back ground due to the hot turbine gases below the craft and the background on each side not blurred which is to be expected. However, I lean to AI sophisticated fake for several reasons.
1. The pilot was not wearing a parachute and an engine failure is certain death.
Their was no information about all the specs of the machine. I want to know thrust, hours of fuel on board, total lift capacity at gross weight and how in the hell it even got in the air without an experimental license from the local nation civil aviation authority.
2. Who manufactured it and where.
It is a flying machine and oddly many nations will grant experimental licenses to companies as they are basically just exploring new designs and concepts. Once they try to sell it the rules change dramatically. They must then demonstrate in capability and safety in detail.
I do not believe the video.
The Volonaut Airbike is real, not AI-generated or fake. It’s a functional prototype developed by Volonaut, a company led by Polish inventor Tomasz Patan, who also co-founded Jetson Aero and created the Jetson One eVTOL. Multiple sources, including test flight videos released in April 2025, show the Airbike flying over forests and deserts, demonstrating vertical takeoff, hover, and maneuverability. Patan confirmed to Robb Report that the footage is authentic, filmed with high-quality cameras and FPV drones, with no AI trickery.
The Airbike uses jet propulsion (likely ducted fans or turbines), a proprietary stabilization system, and lightweight carbon fiber construction, making it seven times lighter than a typical motorcycle. It’s designed for one rider, with speeds up to 200 km/h (124 mph). While still in the prototype stage and not yet commercially available, test flights have been ongoing since at least 2024, with a successful flight in May 2023.
Skepticism on platforms like Reddit has raised concerns about the lack of visible propulsion mechanisms, stabilization details, or fuel capacity, with some suspecting CGI or tethered tests. However, no evidence supports claims of it being AI-generated or fake, and the project aligns with Patan’s prior work in eVTOL technology. Official videos, trademark filings, and news coverage from outlets like Supercar Blondie and Yanko Design further validate its existence.
It’s a real, innovative project, but practical challenges like noise, safety, and range remain unclear, and no timeline or price for market release has been specified.