06 August 2016
A team of engineering students from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has built the world’s lightest electric paraglider trike — an aircraft with two rear-mounted twin propellers. They have named it The Delta.
The Delta weighs 49kg, can carry a load of 75kg, and can fly up to 36 kilometres per hour for a duration of 10 minutes.
The Delta also uses two electric motors to provide extra stability.
The first flight, which took place in Sungai Rambai Aerodome in Malacca, was a success at the first try.