2. Police on Hover-Bikes
The sky is no longer the limit for Dubai’s law enforcement. Slated to add hover-bikes to their already extravagant fleet of police vehicles, the Dubai Police Force is taking “beat patrol” to a whole new level. Built by Hoversurf, these aerial bikes are lightweight at just 114 kg but pack a punch with a carbon fiber body and four rotors that allow vertical take-off and landing. Officers aiming to join this futuristic squad are required to have a unique skill set that combines drone operation with motorcycle riding.
Already known for patrolling the streets in Lamborghinis and Bugattis, the Dubai Police Force sees these hover-bikes as first responders to reach areas less accessible by car. These aren’t leisurely rides, either; they can fly up to 16 feet above ground and zoom through the air at speeds limited to 60 mph. If you’ve got an adventurous spirit and a healthy bank account, a civilian version of the hover-bike might just be your next big purchase—for a cool $150,000. Dubai is clearly putting the ‘sky’ in ‘skyline’ with this latest high-flying initiative.