Foldable flying suitcase Janus-I takes off as a personal aircraft

The Janus-I is a groundbreaking foldable flying suitcase that transforms into a personal VTOL (vertical takeoff and landing) aircraft and amphibious lifeboat. Compact enough to fit in a car trunk at just 70 kilograms and dimensions of 1099 x 640 x 665 mm, it unfolds into a one-seater vehicle capable of carrying up to 200 kilograms of payload. Powered by a turboshaft heavy fuel engine rather than batteries, the Janus-I achieves speeds up to 160 km/h, operates above 6,000 meters altitude, and maintains stability in harsh weather and terrain. Its design supports both manned and unmanned missions, including cargo delivery, exploration, search-and-rescue, and disaster relief. A key feature of the Janus-I is its user-friendly fly-by-wire control system, which allows operation without a pilot’s license or certification, with new users reportedly able to learn flying in under 30 minutes. The aircraft’s amphibious capability, enabled