The cyclogyro is an idea conceived in 1909. It would take a few decades before the idea would turn into reality, with its first flight happening in the 1930s. Unfortunately, when scientists realized that the cyclogyro is too unstable for a human to pilot, the idea was shelved, and scientists would only begin to explore the idea again in recent years. Thanks to today’s technology, researchers are now able to create small-scale versions of the cyclogyro — or as it is now known, the cyclocopter.
In this video, Nicholas Rehm demonstrates the capabilities of his small-scale cyclocopter, and he explains the concepts behind its flight.
Unfortunately, the cyclocopter breaks by the end of his video. It’s still a cool concept, nonetheless.
(Image Credit: Nicholas Rehm via YouTube)