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Remarkable low-drag "bullet plane" aims to democratize private flight

Remarkable low-drag "bullet plane" aims to democratize private flight | Short Look at the Long View | Scoop.it
Otto Aviation claims its bizarre-looking Celera 500L "bullet plane" offers the performance of a small jet using just 1/8th the fuel, for around 1/6th the running costs. The company wants to make private air travel cost as much as an airline ticket.
Joel Barker's insight:

Just when we began to think of life without lots of commerial planes, along comes the "bullet plane." Energy efficient, relatively fast, environmentally sensitive. And it magic aerodiynamics might work on a dirigble as well.  Cool!  JB

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Skarp Razor shaves with lasers instead of metal blades

Skarp Razor shaves with lasers instead of metal blades | Short Look at the Long View | Scoop.it
The latest laser-enabled technology is something the average consumer can likely appreciate. The Skarp Razor may become the first-ever personal shaving tool powered by a laser.
Joel Barker's insight:

Sometimes it is easy to forget the little innovations. This is a perfect example--using low powered lasers to shave your beard or your legs or your.... you get the point. If it is successful it will paradigm shift the entire market in one step. Think about all the shaving products that become irrelevant!  JB

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