A flying bike? This company releases the Airbike, promising speeds up to 102km/h

Like coming out of a science fiction movie, Volonaut presented Airbike, its flying motorbike model, promising short flights at low altitudes. This model was designed to carry one passenger using a jet propulsion system and is able to take off and land vertically. The bike, however groundbreaking, still raises some concerns.

The single-person vehicle was made mostly of 3D printed components using carbon fibre, with a weight of just 30 kilograms. This lightweight characteristic allows for the lift and control without the use of wings or rotors. The Volonaut bike is stabilised by an onboard stabilisation software, enhanced by a flight computer. 
Technically, the Airbike is ambitious. It uses thrust-vectoring jets and a computerised flight-control system that enables hovering, balance, and responsive manoeuvres. The experience promises 360-degree visibility (due to no cockpit enclosure) and extreme manoeuvrability, with test models reportedly reaching speeds of up to 190 kilometres per hour (km/h); however, production units will be limited to about 102 km/h to comply with ultralight aircraft regulations. 

The bike can fly for up to ten minutes, depending on rider weight, and it accepts common aviation fuels such as Jet-A1, as well as diesel, kerosene, or biodiesel. The maximum flying time of the Airbike is 10 minutes, and it does not require a license to be used in the US.

However innovative, the flying bike presented has downsides. With a maximum pilot mass of 95 kilograms and no backup propulsion or gliding mechanism, flight duration and safety margins are tightly constrained. Critics have also pointed to the absence of public patent filings, unclear regulatory pathways, and a steep $880,000 price tag as signs that this machine may remain a niche product for enthusiasts rather than a scalable mobility solution. Its short flight time, potential noise impact, and vulnerability to engine failure raise questions about long-term viability, even as the company opens pre-orders for delivery in 2026, but the delivery dates are still vague. 

It is relevant to point out that this pre-orders  have two steps: a fist one of $2,000 non-refundable to "ensure a spot on the reservation list". The second deposit of $80,000 does grant a spot to build the bike. After this, the customer is expected to pay the remaining $798,000 prior to the delivery.

Volonaut, led by aviation entrepreneur Tomasz Patan (known for the Jetson One personal eVTOL), has offered few details on its funding or production scale. 

The list of companies which have presented prototypes of a flying bike is not short: JetPack Aviation Speeder, Aerofex/Aeroflex Jedi Hoverbike, A.L.I. XTurismo, among others. However, the attempts have not led to commercial vehicles to date, due to many reasons, including no scalability, technical limitations, high costs, and safety concerns.