Fulcrum PowerPod is the world's first paramotor pod harness with a ducted fan only 0.5 m in diameter

The PowerPod is a revolutionary concept of a paragliding pod harness, featuring a very compact and light-weight engine behind your back which does not interfere with free flight. Every pilot will always be able to takeoff from any glade, turn off the engine and soar under the clouds! Finally, there is a way for free-flying paraglider pilots to become absolutely independent in where they choose to fly!
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Footage of takeoff, flight and landing, Q&A: • Paramotor pod harness ...

[@fulcrumengines2519]

PowerPod pre-order form-questionnaire : forms.gle/6F1X8s3qszE4SELU9 Next video: Footage of takeoff, flight and landing, Q&A: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpnLm6ylbr-iiqM Our website: fulcrum-engines.com

[@ryancarlile5830]

I'm really interested in the Fulcrum paragliding. Can you tell me when this will be available for purchase? Thanks

[@fulcrumengines2519]

@@ryancarlile5830 We are working on fine-tuning and preparing the PowerPod for mass production. This is not an easy process. Now we cannot name the dates.

[@wayneo9783]

@@fulcrumengines2519 a very approximate guess please? so we know to wait or buy something else, thanks

[@mowtivatedmechanic1172]

@@wayneo9783 @Fulcrum engines I’m asking the same question.

[@MrGregHiller]

SUCH a great pity that you don't mention at all (unless I'm mistaken ) whether it's driven by a petrol (gas), electric, or (I expect very unlikely) diesel motor. Additionally, you don't say how long it's possible to use this device before it requires refueling, or recharging, which is also a shame. However, all the same, congratulations on your achievement !!

[@designelevator4253]

It would be fantastic to see an electric version of it. This would allow for direct response in switching it on and off, and also less maintenance.

[@fulcrumengines2519]

Yes, we also dream of an electric version of the PowerPod. But unfortunately, according to our initial calculations, the weight of the Powerpad in the electric version will be significantly more on current technologies. But we are thinking about it.

[@ameraldas3641]

do you have any idea about the energy density of batteries. and aircraft which need to be lightweight.

[@fulcrumengines2519]

@@ameraldas3641 If you are a good specialist in electric motors and batteries for our class projects and can help us, we will be very glad if you contact us.

[@dennisrichards2540]

@@fulcrumengines2519 I initially thought buy the size and shape of the Powerpod that it was electric on the thumbnail. I get that the petrol powered version is going to carry a lot more useful energy, however I think it would be a good direction for the company to have an electric option. perhaps only enough battery power to get into in to the air ( say a 1000ft) and some emergency reserve. if its light and cheap enough it'd sell itself. Just thought of an awesome idea! - there's an Taiwanese company called Gogoro who are trying to push a modular swappable battery in Europe right now for electric scooters (there are other competing companies but the ecosystem is already popular in SE Asia) These batteries are about 5KG and must have a decent power density for the ranges I'm seeing. It would be very forward thinking for your company to look into using their modular batteries to get rid of the cost of batteries from your product.

[@patrickmckowen2999]

@@fulcrumengines2519 Think harder -- Pod soaring is exactly the market electric fits! Cheers

[@alexandervanwyk7669]

Brilliant. As an old retired hang glider pilot (since 1979), I never considered paragliding. Up to now. Awesome development and great review.

[@FtanmoOfEtheirys]

Go check out Tucker Gott's channel :3

[@pretol7920]

This is a ruscist business, all the money will go toward ruscist economy that is centered around the idea of genociding neighboring nations. You wouldn't buy airplanes from nazi germany, you shouldn't buy anything from the nazi ruzzia.

[@bigblk45]

I prefer hang-gliding as well

[@nofurtherwest3474]

stay on the ground and you'll live longer

[@Apol1yarc]

​@@nofurtherwest3474 is it better to live l longer, or live fulfilled?

[@jorisvanvinckenroye2694]

i do fly over 10 years with paramotor ! Guys, CONGRATULATION !!! this is innovation ! this is out of the box and amazing. your market are the free flyers...and the paramotor guys will understand it a bit later... top !

[@doraexplora9046]

Unbelievably impressive. This would make a HUGE difference to both the powered and normally unpowered paragliding fraternity!

[@fulcrumengines2519]

Thank you for your impression. We are working to make it happen!

[@Yak52able]

@@fulcrumengines2519 If the price is comparable to a paramotor, I want one. Do you have a price yet?

[@turkeyphant]

Kind disagree. A 25hp motor that pushes as hard as a 16hp paramotor would while using twice as much fuel, with as much weight as a 16hp rig would have but distributed farther away from your back so it feels heavier when taking off.

[@fulcrumengines2519]

Our solution uses a fan with a size of only 0.5 meters. Of course, it won't be as efficient as a 1.2meter propeller. It's physically impossible. But when using a ducted fan, we lost only 30% of thrust, reducing the diameter by 2.4 times. And we removed the aerodynamic drag of the paramotor hoop and the large propeller for free flight. We think it's a good idea.

[@jalopytan]

Where is Diego now? He still owes me 20 pesos!

[@ns7353]

Truly a fulcrum for personal aviation, like the MiG 29! Very innovative.

[@ronkirk5099]

I was a hangglider pilot back in the day, but paragliding sure offers some advantages in portability and quick setup for flight.

[@seattleflyboard3807]

As a hang glider pilot, I have gotten into paragliders and back out about half a dozen times over the years. The convenience of paragliding is so attractive!!! but then you have a partial or full chute collapse in turbulence and you remember that all the convenience in the world is substitute for an actual rigid airframe like an airplane or hang glider. Its true...there are tons of excellent paraglider pilots that can keep things safe....but they have hundreds...usually thousands of hours of practice in kiting their wings so that they can handle them as naturally as you handle your fork while dining....second nature. If you just want to fly 50 hours a year and not practice every spare second...hang gliding has its advantages. but I am sure am jealous of wing handling masters in paragliding.

[@volador2828]

@@seattleflyboard3807 I agree, I got about 1200 hours in a powered paraglider. When I moved to AZ I stopped. Those dust devils popping up was way past my comfort zone.

[@ianross225]

My first “flight” dangling under a hang glider was in 1975. It was more of a plummet. My last was in 1981 when the technology had massively advanced. These look so much more appealing!

[@seattleflyboard3807]

@@volador2828 its a shame as there's nothing in the hang gliding world that can you give you the freedom I've seen the paragliders enjoy. I was in line at the Ferry in Seattle and a guy pulled his harness and wing out of his corvette and spent 20 minutes gently gliding back and forth across a tiny 30 foot tall ridge in light wind. There's no way in hell a HG pilot could ever have these opportunities. for a lot of years, I've had the idea of somehow incorporating Kiteboarding technology into paragliders....ie having inflatable rigid segments that act as a rigid airframe during a partial collapse. I am no engineer...but if it could be done, it might revolutionize the sport.

[@volador2828]

@@seattleflyboard3807 actually that is a very good idea. I use to fly all around there and when I moved to AZ many years ago I quit because the thermals that could collapse your wing in a second. I took my unit everywhere with me. Got an hour to kill? Out came the wing.... so, I know what you mean there!

[@princeofxane]

I was in the cloud while watching this video. Impressive!!. I should get this and move to a place where paragliding is friendly.

[@potatoe679]

Fantastic engineering and great work! 👏🏼👏🏼

[@mile-high]

A genius idea and a great option for cross country paraglider pilots

[@heartsky]

Brilliant prop cowling! That exhaust expansion chamber looks pretty exposed, with any ground strike it seems likely to get damaged, maybe a bar could be run along the bottom. Exciting, great work!

[@Hungrybird474]

That flat part around the fan is the key for thrust .

[@superaffiliatereviewer0033]

I’d LOVE to see this Motor combined with a TRIKE. Especially because I experienced a shattered Upper-spine (Thoracic, at level to Sternum/heart) with AMPLE integrated Shocks into such ‘safety systems’ including with such ‘trike’ setup. I personally have a weight carry limitation, carrying all the related weight would absolutely require me to use wheels.

[@robmangeri777]

I think I underestimated this type of flight! This might be on my to do list now 😁👍🏼

[@suckOnThese3]

Its a bucket list item, as you will probably die doing it. For real, its dangerous and to many people are killed every year thinking anyone can do it.

[@robmangeri777]

@@suckOnThese3 I’ll have to look at that, thanks

[@Theydas]

I thought paragliders are pretty safe. Since you got a chute for emergency landing. Just be aware of your surroundings.

[@cymanufacturing]

Considering the vibration, it is a challenge to meet a few mm gap between the fan and inner housing, but you did it, good job.

[@fulcrumengines2519]

Thank you!

[@gobofraggel7383]

We all just witnessed a glimpse into the future. nice!

[@JohnHoranzy]

This is what paramotors should have been. Well thought out engineering.

[@slammedhemi331]

Good Job! I hope you guys get it out of full concept and into mass production....very well thought out and looks great. Happy flying!

[@fulcrumengines2519]

Thank you very much! We are working to do this.

[@pretol7920]

This is a ruscist business, all the money will go toward ruscist economy that is centered around the idea of genociding neighboring nations. You wouldn't buy airplanes from nazi germany, you shouldn't buy anything from the nazi ruzzia.

[@douglasnewman4163]

This is very cool! Thanks for all your hard work and dedication to this wonderful project!

[@fulcrumengines2519]

Thank you!

[@revoltncock]

Looks beautiful and simple yet sophisticated. Keep experimenting and achieving perfection!

[@fulcrumengines2519]

Thank you!

[@bent540]

amazingly compact package! love it!

[@mrzorg]

I would LOVE to try this. I've never parasailed. But this makes me think I might be able to learn it quickly. Great job.

[@walterburger5281]

Go to a skydiving club or center and make a tandem jump. If you can't handle that, you can't handle this either.

[@steviesevieria1868]

Can’t wait till one of these get sucked into a jet engine and brings a plane down. Should totally be illegal.

[@onepalproductions]

@@steviesevieria1868 Go put your facemask on, and stay safe, simpleton.

[@parafamflying]

@@walterburger5281 That statement couldn't be more wrong. Skydiving and paragliding/paramotoring is way different. I paraglide and would never skydive. Way too intense. @MrZorg Go book your student course. You won't regret it! 🙂 Life 2.0!

[@parafamflying]

@@steviesevieria1868 You sound like a nice person. Hoping for peoples death. Some of us use FANET and FLARM to stay safe and show ourselves to other aircrafts. Also, commercial airlines are not at the same altitude and there are rules to follow regarding airspace close to airports and critical areas. Duuh.

[@sgdran]

What a great propelling device! Keep up the good work!

[@fulcrumengines2519]

Thank you and everyone who supports us in this endeavor! This is really important for us.

[@blue_beephang-glider5417]

I have a Sub 70kg hang-glider, your power-pod interests me for a reason that should interest all PPG (power para gliders) The sound is directed to the rear along the thrust line, NOT down to all the complaining people. To be able to drift by unnoticed allows us to keep our flying sites and allows us to be regulation free. Quiet Beauty 😎👍.

[@geeder9086]

Wow! What an improvement to the "fan-man" !!!

[@jdjr3640]

This is it folks. Finally the best of both worlds. Been watching both paragliding and motoring for a long time and have desperately wanted to get into the sport. Both are prohibitive for different reasons and this definitely lowers the transport and effective areas hurdles a good bit. My next question is how much is this thing going to cost all composite. Because that's a struggle in the sport too, on top of proper training. Keep up the great work!

[@fulcrumengines2519]

Thanks! We cannot publish the price now, because there is no serial sample yet. The PowerPod prototype is being tested.

[@peterheinzo515]

below 10000€?

[@jauqi2915]

@@fulcrumengines2519 still the price is a secret?

[@fulcrumengines2519]

​@@peterheinzo515 Yes, we do our best to reduce costs

[@fulcrumengines2519]

​@@jauqi2915 Yes, for us too. But, we trying to keep costs down

[@jurgenswolfaardt6610]

Looks to me like the next step that paramotoring needs. I hope to see gaggles of these flying soon!

[@richwilson7619]

You won't. Paragliders hate powered paragliders and powered paragliders know this solves problems that are not big deals. Price and safety will be big deals.

[@fulcrumengines2519]

@@richwilson7619 We tried to make a paramotor specifically for free pilots who want to fly where there are no hills and mountains to take off. For ordinary power paraglider pilots, a traditional paramotor is probably better.

[@theducklinghomesteadandgar6639]

@@fulcrumengines2519 I think it is great and will work great! The design makes perfect sense for the next step in design regardless of who its original target group was meant to be. It ALMOST reminds me of going from propeller towards the jet engine for large commercial and faster flights!!

[@flightographist]

@@fulcrumengines2519 I am an advanced PG pilot. I began flying on the west coast of Canada where I lived 15 yrs ago, I have travelled to fly elsewhere and more locally where I live now ( virtual flatlander) but covid ruined most of that. This is what I have been waiting for, I know some think an electric ducted fan would be better but I don't feel comfortable running hot lipo strapped to me or my harness. Today while hiking with my dog I encountered an overwintering family of bald eagles that lept from the icy marsh they were sunning in and climbed out on a pretty strong thermal. I haven't soared with them for some time now. How much is this going to cost, North America, if and when this "thing in the news" ends?

[@fulcrumengines2519]

@@flightographist Unfortunately, right now we can't say how much it will cost. The situation in the world is changing rapidly around us and all prices and costs are increasing. But we are working on preparing for mass production, when it starts, the price will be known.

[@NicoHDX]

Awesome project ! Looking forward for some news 😁

[@danofiremano]

Excellent developments. I'm going to be looking for more from your channel.

[@peterswift7]

I want one! This looks like a dream. Hope for a soon market release. Thanks for innovating Guys !!! Love it !

[@fulcrumengines2519]

Thank you very much. You can email us to add you to the waiting list: [e-mail]

[@thedave7760]

@@fulcrumengines2519 Can't wait, when will you be having your first sales?

[@nightwalkerp1289]

@@fulcrumengines2519 Hi from Dallas Tx. do you have any idea what is the cost? $$ Thanks very nice video...

[@fulcrumengines2519]

@@nightwalkerp1289 Now it is difficult to calculate the final price, since our prototype must be brought to a serial product and all labor costs must be estimated. I think there will be some understanding of the price within a few months.

[@nightwalkerp1289]

@@fulcrumengines2519 Ok Thanks very much..

[@sanjuansteve]

I'd love to have ducted (or perhaps simple and collapsible is best for reduced drag when not in use) fans on the leading edges of my hang glider, powerful enough to launch with zero wind!

[@johnfritsche4612]

Design it! You’ll get rich! I fly HG & PG and would buy your product!

[@goingoutotheparty1]

It looks Ace ! It could also help bring the sport to many more areas

[@jkitto2008]

Fast forward this tech 10 years, blowing my mind 🤯

[@Kombivar]

Very graceful! - I have to admit from engineers point of view. The only thing which keeps me in slight doubt is the mass of the harness and the fact that you didn't mentioned it or compared to the traditional one. The torque is impressive, and you never used those creepy CG animations as most of the western "never come to realty" ideas - so for sure you succeeded. Even if the mass is bigger than the classic simple unit, the comfort and reduced drag will meet the mentioned qualities - maybe without anything abnormal - but still, the companies like yours should be inspiration for young aeronautical engineers. Keep up the good work!

[@fulcrumengines2519]

Thank you for your opinion and your encouragement. In our prototype, we used a temporary pod harness made by our forces. But in the serial product we plan to cooperate with well-known manufacturers of harness.

[@mrzorg]

Having a working model to kinda leave no room for doubt eh?

[@Kombivar]

@@mrzorg Absolutely!

[@DavidStickney]

@@fulcrumengines2519 how long before you get to serial production? what is the expected cost?

[@fulcrumengines2519]

@@DavidStickney We are currently working on fine-tuning the PowerPod and its serial production. It's not as fast as you want. As soon as we make a serial sample, we will announce the price.

[@patrickmckowen2999]

Looks interesting -- surprised to see a 25 hp engine on there, was expecting a modified Atom80. Looking forward to seeing some real-world testing and not just biased. Cheers

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[@iamkian]

Congratulations. This really looks nice!

[@gaetanproductions]

Just fantastic ! Bravo for all the work already done !

[@Dvybz]

Who else dreams of flying XC with this thing? I am a XC junkie and this engine would revolutionise the way I fly😍

[@fulcrumengines2519]

Thank you!

[@nocancelcultureaccepted9316]

I’ll get one if it’s battery operated motor.

[@fulcrumengines2519]

@@nocancelcultureaccepted9316 We also love electric motors. But according to our calculations, the battery will be too heavy for any long flight. The option with an ICE turns out much easier.

[@cleverchimp]

@@fulcrumengines2519 Suppose the whole heavy electric unit is jettisoned in flight after achieving elevation, when it will deploy a chute for safe descent over open country to be retrieved later (GPS)?

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[@LeszekLubanski]

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[@WhoAmi2357]

Can't wait for this becomes available 🤩

[@cloudkicker9593]

This is awesome! Best of luck to you guys! I gotta say that I've never felt in the least bit uncomfortable in my paramotor though (except when I've been up so long that I gotta hit a restroom). My sitting position is pretty much the same as my truck.

[@fulcrumengines2519]

Thank you!

[@desmondtiedemann7714]

OMG I'm love it. I have been watching para videos over the last few years and have been asking myself the question about ducted fans or air multiplier. There are a couple of videos where someone used multiple small electric motors to get off the ground (noisy, hook-ups on frame etc.). Later he came back with two large electric ducted fans. I can't remember what he said about electric verse combustion but there was good support towards a ducted fan. Good to see ducted fans being explored. As ducted fans and battery technology as will as small light and compact electric motors start becoming more popular I can envisage this possibly going electric. In essence motor and duct become one so tolerance between fan and duct wall will be in mm range so more efficiencies / power. By the way I know nothing about intricacies of motors and para so only personal opinion incase anyone gets triggered. Keep up the good work, may innovation lead the way so heavy fat guys like me can fly.

[@thediplomasta5891]

An electric's fuel supply (battery) always weighs the same. But on fuel, your total rig weight slowly drops as the fuel is consumed. Gotta factor that in. 😉

[@maddoxstar5351]

FULCRUM! COME IN

[@Heshhion]

This is great. Would also lower the change of wing collapse with the extra weight..

[@rolandmdill]

That thing looks amazing! An electric version would be even cooler and could be even sleeker looking

[@fulcrumengines2519]

Yes, that's right, until you consider the batteries. The battery will be very heavy and bulky to fly for at least half an hour.

[@rolandmdill]

@@fulcrumengines2519 Yes I'm aware of that. If you hide them in the harness where competition pilots put their water ballast? Considering the efficiency of the ducted fan and the reduced drag compared to a traditional paramotor it should be more realistic to make an electric version of the PowerPod than any other paramotor. 20 mins should be enough to find thermals?

[@fulcrumengines2519]

​@@rolandmdill According to our calculations, the weight of the electrical version will be comparable only if the operating mode is only 7-9 minutes (climb mode). During this time, it's possible to gain 600-800 m altitude. If you want to climb for 20 minutes, even then the electric version will be significantly heavier than the ICE version.

[@rolandmdill]

@@fulcrumengines2519 Interesting, thanks a lot for explaining and giving a little insight into the developement process! 600-800m would be somewhat comparable to a winch start so still pretty useful, but 30 minutes is certainly way nicer and more useful. Still hoping for an electric version when batteries with higher energy densities will be available!

[@marks6663]

@@rolandmdill And when those high density lithium batteries catch fire?

[@muttbone01]

If these make it to final production status, it's rumored that although it will absolutely NOT be cheaper than traditional paramotors, but also not significantly MORE. If that turns out to be the case, we may see the decline of the traditional paramotor. For now, I'll just happily continue to cruise around in my Scout.

[@mark6302]

that looks really cozy

[@terrablader]

Well done !!

[@andrewbrown6522]

That's pretty cool. Makes me wonder if long distance travel is feasible.

[@thediplomasta5891]

People do it. Regular paramotoring will get you around 15 miles per tank. As long as you plan out a route of gas stations along the way, you can do it. 😁

[@andrewbrown6522]

@@thediplomasta5891 Ha.. Ok i see.

[@Itsallgoodtogo]

I doubt this can be used for serious XC ... once you are in the big thermals that 20-25KG extra weight in the back will not help with balance. BUT ... Always nice to see progress in making regular paragliding more autonomous.

[@hendsonyu5167]

I think you should change the wing for a biger size when use this motor-harness.

[@TravelAddictGuy]

Amazing accomplishment and technology!👏🏼

[@hankkingsley9183]

Fantastic innovation, great work here.

[@josephvanwie6706]

Being that it's primarily used for takeoff and battery technology has improved so much, wouldn't it be better to have an electronic version? Would bring the manufacturing costs down and improve safety. Very little sound as well. Fantastic design guys!

[@marks6663]

same noise. Almost all the noise is created by the chopping of the air by the blade. And the batteries have nowhere near the duration of a small gas tank.

[@10101110101011001]

Great design, I'm excited to see this move forward. I wonder if it would be useful to implement a 'sacrificial' soft material on the inside of the duct that would guide the airstream while still preventing the props from disintegrating when making contact. This would allow the tolerance between props and duct to be even smaller. (not sure if the gain is worth it, but seems possible).

[@stephenplace3575]

Hi, cool design.. what is the weight and range of engine use?

[@ThermaL-ty7bw]

@@stephenplace3575 just used for lift off and getting to height , then turned off , so doesn't need much , google has the answers to life

[@stephenplace3575]

@@ThermaL-ty7bw ur right there! Everything is evolving so fast now 🍄🙂 excited to see where 🍄🙂🙃🍄

[@nintencat]

Practical. Efficient. Simple. I like it.

[@mowtivatedmechanic1172]

Sounds like a fan jet engine.

[@michaelpal7641]

Well designed unit! Best regards!

[@Veldtian1]

Outstanding work!!!😁👏

[@SemiFlyingPharmacist]

Interesting concept, espacially the prop kinda hidden from the lines, well it would be quite noisy i guess but for a takeoff and clime it is nothing one would not bear! How much doest it weight now without gas and what is the ccm of the engine used, some 80ccm? Wish you good luck with the development! :)

[@fulcrumengines2519]

We plan to keep the PowerPod within 20 kg. Now the prototype has a little bit more weight. Engine power 25 horsepower, its volume is more than 80 ccm.

[@Libertyracer]

When it's ready I would love for you to contact me because I will buy one

[@johnfair62]

With electric motors going further and the new battery technology, the future of this is even greater.

[@fulcrumengines2519]

Yes, if the batteries get lighter, that would be great. Now, according to our calculations, the PowerPod operation time with an electric drive will be very short, only 5-8 minutes in climb mode. This is at the same weight with a PowerPod with an ICE.

[@ontoya1]

@@fulcrumengines2519 a skilled glider can turn this into a thousand miles no? If you only use the engine the hop to the next thermal that might be too far away otherwise?

[@TheMichaelBeck]

I used to fly a paraglider trike with a rotax motor. I loved going up to 5000 feet and shutting the motor off. I miss it.

[@breakthroughmadeinusa9184]

Beautiful upgrade to the sport.

[@glike2]

Small diameter is inherently less efficient at producing thrust than a large diameter propeller. Great engineering for 1st version, future improvements like larger diameter and stator or counter rotating prop could improve performance and reduce unwanted torque.

[@fulcrumengines2519]

Yes, you are right, but we adress PowerPod for thermic flights where larger prop diameter will create more drag. A powerfull motor (25 hp) anf ducted fan technology give 50 kgf of thrust, its enough to gain altitude and find a thermic.

[@huepix]

I want. I have been working (slowly) on a similar concept. Mine uses two vented props, contra rotating, either side of the pilot, that folds away behind the pod, once altitude is reached.

[@tom.2900]

"pics or it didnt happen". Nah, seriously though, somewhere we can see this? Sounds cool af.

[@huepix]

@@tom.2900 mate, i have a very limited budget, so its just a platic frame and model airplane props. Concept is sound tho. There is a wan on youtube thats using a weedeater (or something) in each side and another chap in the USA that sells them, but the design doesnt fold in behind, and the frame looks unstable. I think its called the Minnie

[@ranman58635]

I'm nearly there. So close I can taste it. Dream to reality.

[@Magnamator]

Karlson-like style! Cool!

[@lorddorker3703]

I would be worried about thermal expansion/contraction on the fan shroud with rapidly changing flight temps and air pressures. I'm sure you worked it out. Great design. You might consider two variants. 1 vectored thrust. 2 tail fins, like rear canards. Great work, fly safe.

[@zikkut]

I know very little about this, and I'm not an engineer, but if the fan shroud is made of carbon fiber as is mentioned then it won't be subject to hardly any expansion or contraction I think. Forgot to say that I love the idea of vectored thrust, but that must add some weight or other difficulties and doesn't a parasail already permit directionality.

[@fulcrumengines2519]

Thermal expansion due to temperature changes is very small, about 0.1 mm. And both the fan and the duct are subject to it at the same time. This can be ignored. We used the variable thrust vector to change the pilot's posture on takeoff and in flight. It is not used to improve maneuverability and it is not necessary for a paraglider, it is already well controlled.

[@AlfaRomeoFox]

Why didn´t you record a video with the actual noise?

[@chrisjokinen217]

Small props are higher pitched. Think the noise from a drone

[@fulcrumengines2519]

​@@chrisjokinen217 We plan to make a video with actual PowerPod sound.

[@ell442sugarbae8]

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[@wiley0714]

Because they didn't want anybody to hear that two-stroke engine chugging.

[@joeblow1942]

@@wiley0714. They said it was an electric motor

[@akinnon2000]

I love innovation. I like this.

[@xmarksthespot5188]

Cost comparison to standard paramotor please ! This is special , product looks like a winner ! !

[@thinkforyourself1547]

What a great design guys . . . I wonder if you could incorporate Dyson's Air Multiplier principle into your shroud design in order to get more thrust (not that it's needed)?

[@BoiledOctopus]

@@KevinJDildonik The diffuser comparable to the actual paramotor (and or parameter) is over and above in terms of dynamic engineering. The question is, would flying be suitable up to or above. Indeed. Just a thought.

[@ThePianoMan1953]

That sucks!

[@thinkforyourself1547]

@@KevinJDildonik You obviously don't understand the aerodynamic principles of the Multiplier . . . it's old technology (Toshiba 1981) & produces the same airflow with reduced power requirements and around 5 to 10 db LESS noise . . . Not a bad idea when it is strapped to your back.

[@eggspanda2475]

@@ThePianoMan1953 well played

[@nurikayserilioglu]

This is game changer! 😎 but I will keep dreaming about the electric version of this one! 🙃

[@fulcrumengines2519]

Yes, we also think about an electric version of our paramotor pod harness. Unfortunately, according to our calculations, the weight of the device comes out much more than with a gasoline engine.

[@ParamotorDepot]

@@fulcrumengines2519 How can we contact you ?

[@RIKAAR_Ambient]

@@fulcrumengines2519 But please only with hydrogen! Batteries are shit!

[@fulcrumengines2519]

@@ParamotorDepot All contacts are on our website: www.fulcrum-engines.com

[@designelevator4253]

@@fulcrumengines2519 How about different batteries options, and countra rotating propellers in the duct (maybe inspired from RC with powerful brushless motors).

[@capodad2u]

I like it. Great work!

[@ramireza6904]

Thumbs up for the fantastic music! :)

[@jaycousland9835]

I can't wait to see these in production! I would like to see weight comparisons, and do you still run to take off,and land?

[@fulcrumengines2519]

Thank you! We plan to keep the weight of 20 kg in the serial product. Yes, when there is no wind or it is weak, you need to run up for takeoff.

[@ell442sugarbae8]

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[@rcplayland]

Will you be making a electric version of this?

[@fulcrumengines2519]

Of course, we think about an electric version of our PowerPod. And most likely, we will do this in the future. But according to our calculations, the weight of the device comes out much more than with a gasoline engine.

[@akhil1o1]

what a beautiful location it is...i would love to fly there...

[@RoBert-on1kb]

this could become my favourite method of transportation.

[@maximlg253]

Today's paramotor harnesses don't feel like sitting on the chair (except for FlatTop). Back is partially reclined, hips pointing forward up, you are cocooned. My longest paramotor flight is almost 4.5 hours and that was not bad. This concept looks good though, especially given lack of large harness and prop which can catch lines on slack during deflations. Advantage of paramotor though - you don't need bumpy thermic weather to stay aloft.

[@ell442sugarbae8]

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[@ryandinan]

What’s the fuel capacity and motor run time average? This seems like a very elegant evolution of the current paramotor design; as a paramotor pilot, I’m very interested in the ducted concept for both safety and compactness. Currently, I have to break down my machine to fit it into my car. This would alleviate that, while adding safety and aerodynamics.

[@fulcrumengines2519]

The volume of the gas tank is planned to be 5-7 liters (it should be compact enough for our concept). This should be enough for 30 minutes of operation at 75% power (climb mode). During this time, you can reach 2-3 km of altitude.

[@turkeyphant]

@@fulcrumengines2519 that's awful fuel efficiency.

[@fulcrumengines2519]

If you fly in the horizon, without climbing, the flight time will be much longer. But the concept of our PowerPod involves climbing up to the first thermal, and after - free flight. It seems to me that this is a good opportunity to spend 2-3 or more liters of fuel in order to catch a thermal for sure.

[@firedawg1998]

What's a decent "regular " para fuel consumption, gallon an hour?

[@srmofoable]

@@firedawg1998 depends on the glider and wing loading. With a vitarozzi moster 185 I can get 4-5 liters per hour on a gin pegasus 2 . On an ITV piper it is closer to 6-7 lph but is much faster horizontal air speed. These guys are probably much closer to the piper wing, but it looks like they are using an atom80 engine which gets phenomenal fuel economy compared to my engine. Their fuel economy issues are almost entirely caused by the small prop and the blocked intake. Some thing like 80% of your thrust is created by the outer 20% of your prop. Shrink the diameter , and you exponentially reduce the linear distance that tip travels. The only way to make up for it is higher engine rpm. Now block half the intake with an engine and pilot. Ducting helps a little but its pretty obvious, not enough. There's a reason ppg are the way they are and it isn't because no one thought of it. Cool concept, but I think it's a mistake to compare this to paramotor. It's different applications with a different purpose entirely.

[@gulfmarine8857]

Pretty phreaking cool.

[@MarcusAurelius33036]

Congratulations. Very impressive accomplishment.

[@l6echo53]

This exact design with an electric motor would be insane!!

[@fulcrumengines2519]

We also love simple, quiet and eco-friendly electric motors. But the weight of the batteries is too large, the electric version turns out to be excessively heavy.

[@l6echo53]

@@fulcrumengines2519 That makes sense. Maybe for future designs that could possibly be something that gets built lighter. Either way, this is so cool! I would love to do this

[@hauptsachefliegen]

Noise Info and Sound Check between Standart and Ductec would be great. Any Patrice Info?

[@fulcrumengines2519]

Unfortunately, we haven't done any noise measurement tests yet. Subjectively, the noise is similar to that of a regular paramotor, but in a different range, due to higher fan speeds.

[@donnahicks5295]

Oh, what joy!!

[@shaktiraigaonkar]

Fantastic innovation. Congratulations

[@s.l.6736]

this is what we are waiting for, time to improve the paramotor. So it would also come with a battery starter? would this be suitable to fly with the regular paragliding wing or is a paramotor wing required? how long could you run the engine with the fuel supply? looking forward

[@fulcrumengines2519]

Yes, perhaps the engine will be with an electric starter. We are now deciding which starter will be better - manual or electric. The engine operating time at 75% power (climb mode) with a 5-7 l tank is at least 30 minutes, this is enough to gain 2-3 km of altitude.

[@s.l.6736]

@@fulcrumengines2519 And what about the wind ?

[@fulcrumengines2519]

@@s.l.6736 What do you mean?

[@s.l.6736]

@@fulcrumengines2519 do you fly a regular Parraglider or do you have to take a Paramoter wing ?

[@PathosBedlam]

I like the design. It seems a lot better than traditional versions. I just wish it was electric so you didn't have to hear an Internal Combustion Engine chugging away behind you. Electric would really simplify production as well as be better for the environment. If you are only using the motor to get into a thermal, it seems an electric motor and a lithium battery setup should be possible at a lower weight than an ICE version. You could even incorporate additional features, like putting the fan into reverse just as you land so you don't fall over sometimes. Really handy in rough terrain and forced landings to have direction control.

[@fulcrumengines2519]

Unfortunately, no. The electric version turns out to be much heavier than the gasoline version with any reasonable operating time. Only if the climb mode is less than 5-7 minutes, you can make the same weight or less.

[@FEETLE]

interesting suggestion! it just our current battery tech has not caught up to the weight efficiency of the two stroke.

[@marks6663]

same noise. All the noise you hear is from the blade chopping the air. Look at electric versions and you will hear the same buzzing sound. Plus the added weight and then the reduced duration. It is a step backwards.

[@kylewolfman]

Just amazing I'll take it

[@FrayAdjacentTX]

Paraglider pilots that try motors tend to lean too far forward when launching with a motor... that leaves the motor pushing them downwards, and results in a swing forward once lifting off the ground. If you hit sink at that point, your ass hits the ground first, and you break stuff. Angling the motor unit downward a bit for launch would be preferable. I fly a paramotor and don't find the upright sitting position uncomfortable at all.

[@il-2forsale57]

And what about drag?

[@il-2forsale57]

@@journeymanelectrician You are far away from aerodynamics and physics.. Shame on you

[@ell442sugarbae8]

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[@TaskSwitcherify]

I am concerned about the large bottom pipe. In a normal paramotor, the lowest part isn't mission-critical: it's a frame or the fan cage. What if the pilot hits that pipe during landing?

[@fulcrumengines2519]

The video shows a PowerPod prototype. In the serial sample, we plan to make the protection of the exhaust system.

[@Catpanl]

Nice video and intro to the product.

[@fulcrumengines2519]

Thank you!

[@ragepage1596]

High ups in the public sector are gonna love this.

[@proto57]

This looks like a wonderful design in so many ways. I am curious how the feet and legs are removed for landing, though... can the pilot take the legs from the bag without releasing a seam, or removing hands from the controls?

[@fulcrumengines2519]

Yes, of course, without any problems! The pilot can take a vertical position with his legs open without the help of his hands, just like in a regular pod harness. I think we'll make a video of the full flight, since the landing raises questions.

[@codyabel4766]

this looks great

[@TheDMTLover]

So true. You don't expensive gear to understand that. 🙂

[@battyjoe]

Fantastic !

[@TremereTT]

The good thing is that it is not a bunch of 3d rendered promotion videos but has real prototypes that prove the concept. What is missing is a production line. Or at least a logistics centre to source the parts and sell it as a "Kit". Maybe after the pandemic they should show up at paragliding faires like "Thermik" in Germany and demo the product and get some customers and probably investors.

[@ericgautreaux1752]

That motor and fan wold be fun on a small boat.

[@h.m.sanchez4934]

It truly awesome to see I am not the only one who enjoys the awakening of individuals who want to master the air with their unique creations.

[@mikesavatar3194]

Love this.

[@grinchyface]

This is tremendous.