Droneboarding system with mechanical flight control

This invention describes a system for pulling a person on a board using an electrically powered drone. The person wears a harness and holds a tow handle, which are connected to the drone by a specific arrangement of tension lines. These lines allow the droneboarder to mechanically steer the drone by shifting their weight or pulling on the handle, similar to how a kite is controlled. The drone itself is powered by a battery pack carried by the droneboarder, with power transmitted through one of the tension lines.

Why it matters: Drone power and battery efficiency have significantly improved since 2017, making the core task of pulling a person more feasible. Modern flight controllers could also better integrate or stabilize the mechanical line control, improving safety.

Status: Not in forceListed as no longer active. The specific reason is not in the record we hold.
How hard to build: SpecializedCustom drone frame, mechanical flight control, power line

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