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Ion drive: The first flight

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Ion drive: The first flight

Nature video showing MIT researchers flying the first plane with no moving parts, powered by an ion drive that creates an ionic wind from high-powered electrodes. The 5m-wide craft flies across a sports hall.

Linked as a quick demonstration of the ion plane in threads about silent aircraft and flying cars.

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