At this year’s Japan International Air Show, a single-person electric helicopter stole the show. It has a very technological appearance, and the most exciting thing is that it is a civilian helicopter rather than a military helicopter. According to personnel from the development company, the helicopter can reach a speed of 100 kilometers per hour and can travel for more than 30 minutes on a single battery. It is expected to become a daily means of commuting to and from get off work in the future, and can also be used for disaster relief or other emergencies. It is available in two versions, and the price is quite attractive: the single-person manual driving version is US$375,000; the driverless version is US$125,000, which is about the same price as a high-end car. However, aircraft fans who want to experience the fun of self-driving helicopters will have to wait a while, and the release date is expected to be in 2012. Manufacturer: Hirobo
