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Does Hovertech have a hoverboard prototype yet?
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I'm not a physicist. How do I know that your concepts are feasible?
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It seems the US government would be very interested in this technology.
Have you considered government funding?
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Will I be able to build a hoverboard based on one of your concepts?
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Does HoverTech plan to market ridable hoverboards, and if so, when can
I expect to buy one?
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How much will a hoverboard cost?
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Is anybody else working on similar technology?
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What is the most plausible hoverboard theory so far?
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What will power the hoverboard?
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Will the technology be safe?
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Can I use HoverTech's theories for a school science project?
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Does HoverTech plan to patent any of its theories?
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Q: Does Hovertech have a hoverboard prototype yet?
No. HoverTech is a think tank focused on alternative propulsion. However, we are seeking funding
to develop our ideas.
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Q: I'm not a physicist. How do I know that your concepts are feasible?
A: We won't know for sure until we have a proof-of-concept, but our theories are
supported by 15 years of R&D as well as a handful of physicists and engineers.
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>Q: It seems the US government would be very interested in this technology.
Have you considered government funding?
A: Indeed, the military would be interested in our projects— provided we are
able to demonstrate a prototype. Since we do not have a prototype yet, our goal is to produce products
that are presently marketable, then use the cash they generate to fuel development of some of our more
theoretical projects.
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Q: Will I be able to build a ridable hoverboard based on one of your concepts?
A: We believe our hovercraft concepts provide the seeds for developing a ridable
hoverboard. It will take additional research and development to get there, but we are confident the
technology is ultimately feasible.
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Q: Does HoverTech plan to market ridable hoverboards, and if so, when can I
expect to buy one?
A: Our goal has always been to develop a ridable hoverboard. The limiting factor right now is funding.
You can help us reach our goal by making a small donation to
our research fund, or by conducting experiments yourself.
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Q: How much will a hoverboard cost to build?
A: The cost of a hoverboard will vary depending upon the technology it uses.
The more exotic the theory, the more expensive it will cost to build. Moreover, most of our designs
will require custom-made electromagnets and electronics. So until we have a working proof of concept,
we can only guess at what a hoverboard would cost.
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Q: Is anybody else working on similar technology?
A: We are not aware of any other companies or institutions developing hovercraft
technology like ours. But if there are, it's a good bet they are keeping their research secret.
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Q: What is the most plausible hoverboard theory so far?
A: Recently, we believed our
Plasmagnetic theory offered the best hope for the
elusive hoverboard until we determined how much energy it required. Now we are reinvestigating
air-cushion concepts because of their inherently higher efficiency. Our
Hydrostatic theory, for instance, requires very little
power to operate because most of the energy goes into separating oppositely charged water molecules
before the craft ever leaves the ground.
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Q: What will power the hoverboard?
A: If no energy is required to hover at a fixed height, a hoverboard only needs
enough power to maintain stability. This may include powering a control circuit and a solenoid valve
or two. This amount of power could easily be provided by a lithium-ion or nickle-metal hydride battery.
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Q: Will the technology be safe?
A: We wouldn't sell a product if it wasn't safe. However, some of our ideas
could be more dangerous than others. Plasmagnetic theory
for instance, uses a high-powered UV laser to produce plasma at extreme temperatures. Similarly, our
ferrofluid air-cushion design could leave an oily residue everywhere.
Hydrostatic theory on the other hand,
may be the safest bet of all - save for leaving floors a little damp.
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Q: Can I use HoverTech's theories for a school science project?
A: Absolutely. All we ask is that you give credit to HoverTech for originating the
theory, and you do not sell or otherwise profit from our research.
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Q: Does HoverTech plan to patent any of its theories?
A: HoverTech promotes open-source development of its ideas. Patenting,
however, may become necessary in the future in order to protect the interests of our investors.
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