YouTuber makes full-scale DeLorean fly for real in jaw-dropping test video
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A foam and carbon fiber DeLorean hovering silently above the ground isn't science fiction anymore. YouTuber Brian Brocken has successfully completed his years-long quest to create a flying replica of the iconic 80s car.
The project evolved through three meticulously documented phases, culminating in actual flight tests that demonstrate the engineering prowess behind this nostalgic creation.
"With conservative sizing in mind, he planned for eight motors to beef up the system to an octocopter if needed," explains the technical approach that made this possible.
Brocken's attention to detail is remarkable. His foam body matches his digital design within grams, while innovative solutions like a flap system conceals the propellers when not in flight, and hidden hinges for the gullwing doors maintain the DeLorean's classic profile.
The build required significant iteration - from an aluminum frame that proved too flexible, to a custom carbon fiber skeleton that resolved control issues and reduced weight dramatically.
This Back to the Future dream made real captures both 80s nostalgia and modern DIY engineering ingenuity.
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