The Twistair might look like something from Blade Runner 2049, but it’s actually scheduled for real-world release in early 2018. A collaboration between design firm 2sympleks and an engineering team from Trendak Aviation, the tandem gyrocopter comes in three versions: one with a fully enclosed cockpit (seen here), one with the doors removed and a model with only a front windscreen, offering the most visceral and exposed-to-the-elements flying experience. ■
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