Modern-Aviation

The Nirvana Autogyro GyroDrive is the project of 51 year old Czech Pavel Brezina. It's primarily a mini helicopter, similar to Little Nellie from the James Bond film 'You Only Live Twice', but can also be used on the road. Prezina believes his creation is the first road certified flying vehicle and prices start at $63,500 but can rise to in excess of $180,000 or £50,000 depending on specification.

Basic Concept
According to Czech Pilot Pavel Brezina, the GyroDrive is the first two-person mini helicopter granted a DRIVE and FLY license. It is based on a gyroplane that utilizes rotors to ascend and descend copter-style and a pusher propeller to move forward in an aero plane-fashion. It needs less than 328 feet (100 meters) of runway to rise above the ground and go up…up into the sky.

Nirvana Systems, Mr. Brezina’s company, procures gyroplane kits from a firm based in Germany. Transformation is based on a series of assembly processes that equip the gyroplanes with a system that allows pilot-drivers to shift from a gasoline engine to electric engine and back. The finished Nirvana product is a car that has a gasoline engine that propels its rotors and an electric system that drives power into the wheels.
So, how does it work?

The features of this car enable it to reach a maximum speed of just 25 mph (40 kph). The flying range is a cool 372 miles (600 km) at around 118 mph (180 kph).
To transform the GyroDrive into a road car after landing, the pilot adjusts the rotating blades along the axis of its body and pulls out a built-in license plate.

What it takes to become a gyroplane pilot
A set of certain qualities are required. It isn’t just pushing a button and setting to conquering the skies.
Worldwide, inventors are hysterically working on car prototypes that can fly. These prototypes may have different features, but all are aimed at taking driving to the next level at varying cost. Brezina is pricing the GyroDrive from 1.5m koruna (£50,000), but depending on specification this can increase to 4m koruna. Competition in terms of practicality and safety is high and we are all observing which model rises above all others.