Australian startup CopterPack has revealed the CopterPack Gen3, the latest version of its experimental backpack helicopter designed to push the limits of personal aerial transport. The new generation marks a significant refinement in both materials and performance compared to earlier models.
The CopterPack Gen3 features a honeycomb-structured carbon fiber frame that enhances strength while keeping overall weight low. Despite its larger frame, the machine maintains a lightweight build suited for maneuverability and control. The prototype has a wingspan of 3.1 meters (10 feet), supports a maximum payload of 120 kilograms (265 pounds), and can operate at altitudes up to 3,048 meters (10,000 feet). Its top speed is listed at 200 km/h (124 mph).
The latest version introduces a self-leveling autopilot system, designed to improve stability and ease of control during flight. The innovation builds on lessons learned from the first two generations — the original CopterPack and the Gen2 model — which established the company’s concept of a wearable twin-rotor flight device.
CopterPack’s continued development arrives amid a wider wave of experimentation in personal aviation, including flying motorcycles, air taxis, and electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicles. While the company has not provided details on commercial production or pricing, the Gen3 underscores growing interest in compact, individual flight solutions aimed at redefining urban mobility.
Source: CopterPack