Photos: Electric JetBike uses 48 ducted fans for low-altitude personal flying

The LEO Solo JetBike is an innovative electric personal aircraft designed by Pete Bitar and Carlos Salaff that aims to make low-altitude personal flying accessible and practical. Compact enough to fit in a standard garage, the JetBike features a futuristic, minimalist design and uses 48 electric ducted fans distributed across its frame to generate lift and thrust. This fan array enhances safety by minimizing exposed moving parts and providing redundancy, allowing stable flight even if some fans fail. The JetBike is classified as an ultralight aircraft, does not require a pilot’s license, and is intended primarily for recreational use and training rather than long-distance travel. Performance-wise, the JetBike offers 10-15 minutes of flight time per charge, with a range of about 15 miles and a top speed near 60 mph, operating at a maximum altitude of approximately 15 feet to maintain safety. It employs solid-state batteries, which provide improved energy density and safety over traditional lithium-ion cells, and can be re