$425,059 raised out of $25,000
Overview
Platform
Indiegogo
Backers
246
Start date
Sep 28, 2022
Close date
Oct 29, 2022
Concept

4 wheels | Full Tilt Steering | 25 mph & 50-mile range | 350-lb Capacity | Only 39 lbs

Story

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Welcome to the next generation of e-scooters — the Hyperscooter.

The result of 5 years of engineering, prototyping and testing, to be smoother, smarter and more exhilarating than anything else on the market, the Dragonfly is a revolution in transport. With its 4 wheels for unrivaled stability and a patented steering system that works in sync with your body, riding a Dragonfly isn’t just easy – it’s instinctive.

Intuitively tilt the large, stable platform naturally from side-to-side and carve through the city just like you’d shred down the mountain on a snowboard.

So don’t just go with the flow. Carve your own path through the urban jungle.

This is not an e-scooter. It’s an all-new, upright EV. The first ever Hyperscooter.

Dragonfly – Take Flight.

The Dragonfly Hyperscooter is the future of urban transportation. A super light and sleek electric vehicle that takes flight through the urban jungle. The refined vehicle for the modern urbanite. The sleek and elegant cruising machine that will turn heads and part the crowds. The platform that will allow you to glide effortlessly through busy streets.

You’ll wish you lived further from the office as you power through traffic and weave past pedestrians at speeds of up to 25 mph (40 km/h) — enjoying a completely reimagined riding experience.

Just lean in and enjoy your next big adventure!

The Dragonfly Hyperscooter’s unique wide 4-wheel carbon fiber platform offers unparalleled stability and safety when tackling the modern urban landscape. And with its ultra-low center of gravity, accelerating and stopping feels secure and natural

Which means you don’t just ride a Dragonfly. You glide. You drift. You sweep through the city or countryside in complete control.

Steering a Dragonfly is an experience unlike anything else. Holding the handlebars at the top of the steering column, you stand on the deck as you would a skateboard. Turning the handlebars turns the wheels at both the back and the front, while moving your waist allows you to add even more steer, literally leaning into the corner.

It’s a unique, patented system we call Full-Tilt Steering – and as well as giving you an impossibly small turning circle, it’s part of what makes you feel so agile when you take off on your Dragonfly.

With total control over your Hyperscooter’s steering behavior, you can carve through busy streets like a snowboarder shredding down a mountain, or lean in on slow turns to achieve the tightest 45° turn — something unheard of on any other urban vehicle, scooters and cars included.

Read on to see how this innovative patented steering system works.

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The Dragonfly Hyperscooter’s innovative 4-wheel platform represents an opportunity for more power, control, and speed. And why should your ride be limited to just one rear-wheel motor?

The Dragonfly Hyperscooter features 2x powerful 550 W motors pushing a tremendous total peak power of up to 1,650 Watts, allowing you to comfortably and safely maintain speeds of up to 25 mph (40 km/h).

With a range of up to 50 miles (80 km) provided by its high-performance 20 Wh removable battery, you can ride the entire length of Manhattan to work and back home again on a single charge — more than enough to cover your daily commute.

Have a longer commute? Even better — more thrills riding your Dragonfly for longer!

Once you get to your destination, just plug your Dragonfly Hyperscooter into any wall socket and watch it charge its high-capacity Lithium-ion battery from 0 to 70% in under 2 hours, or from 0 to 100% in under 3 hours!

Whether you’ve never set foot on a scooter before or you’re a professional racer, the Dragonfly Hyperscooter features a ride mode perfect for you to get the most out of it, while feeling comfortable at all times.

As you progress and gain confidence in your riding abilities, you can unlock more aggressive riding modes and find your perfect balance of comfort and thrills:

  • D1 — Max Speed of 9 mph (15 km/h)
  • D2  — Max Speed of 16 mph (25 km/h)
  • D3  — Max Speed of 25 mph (40 km/h)
  • R- Reverse Max Speed 3mph (5km/h)

Engage the 4-wheel dual-braking mechanism to go from 25 mph to a full stop in under 6 feet.

Safely engage the 2 mechanical rear drum brakes with the left-hand brake lever to begin braking, then feather in the right-hand brake lever to experience the powerful action of 2 modulated electric brakes on both front wheels, to come to a complete stop.

Power through traffic and enjoy your commute to work without compromising on confidence or stability.

The Dragonfly Hyperscooter features the first-ever dual wishbone suspension, a fully adjustable hydraulic damped spring suspension on all 4 wheels, adjustable deck tilt tension, and full axle articulation.

It all works together to offer you the smoothest, safest, most comfortable ride ever on a vehicle this compact.

And with its 10’’ pneumatic tires made from natural rubber, your Dragonfly Hyperscooter will absorb even the most uneven terrain you throw at it. This means less bumping and shaking, allowing you to blast over potholes and manholes, rocks and gravel.

Thanks to its 2-wheel drive and anti-skid traction control, you can safely fly across uneven or loose terrain, and brave less-than-ideal rain and icy conditions.

The Dragonfly Hyperscooter automatically regulates how much power each front wheel receives. And based on the feel of the road and each wheel’s relative spin it establishes superior traction even under challenging conditions.

That’s all without requiring any additional steering, braking or accelerating from you — you won’t even realize how intuitive it is until you’re forced to ride something else.

Want to go further? Just transform your Dragonfly into the perfect off-road adventure vehicle.

Just switch to its all-terrain tires, fenders and hand guards to break free from the asphalt. And with its 4×2 traction control, nothing will stop you from getting to your mountain peak with your Dragonfly Hyperscooter!

Or get the DF-X model and always be ready to face the great outdoors.

Both Dragonfly platforms offer the same full-tilt steering system, high-quality build, powerful motors, speeds and long range. And while the Dragonfly DF is stripped down to a sleek and aerodynamic urban electric vehicle, dressing up your Dragonfly in the DFX kit will turn it into an off-road beast!

Dragonfly Hyperscooter’s deck is built from automotive grade 3K carbon fiber to provide maximum strength for a fraction of the weight. This makes for a wider,  longer and thinner deck that just adds to the experience of flying through the city.

Our carbon fiber composite is 61x stronger than steel, and 40% lighter than aluminum.

Giving your Dragonfly Hyperscooter a maximum load capacity of 350 lbs (160 kg) while only weighing 39 lbs (17.7 kg). That would be like a 180-lb man carrying a small car on his back!

Fold it up in two simple movements. Unfold it with just as much ease.

A Need to carry it up steps? Its super lightweight construction of 40 lbs (17.7 kg) comes in at less than the weight of airplane luggage. Meaning you can easily carry it on staircases, in elevators, on public transport, or store it in your car!

Once you arrive, park your Dragonfly Hyperscooter for others to admire or stash it under your desk or in a closet, in less space than a suitcase — vertically just 0.25 m2 (2.7 sq ft).

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You shouldn’t have to stop just because it’s dark. You shouldn’t have to squint either.

Building on the safety-first experience created by the Dragonfly Hyperscooter, with the flick of a switch you can illuminate the darkest roads with powerful automotive-grade twin headlights.

But riding safely is not just about seeing the roads. It’s also about making sure the vehicles around you can see you, and know exactly when and where you’re going next.

That’s why the Dragonfly features pulsing side-light turn indicators on the handlebars, so you’re visible to cars in front of you, at your side and behind you, as well as a powerful LED light bar with turn indicators, and red brake lights in the rear for the traffic coming up behind.

You don’t need a professional service to upgrade your Dragonfly. At D-Fly we believe in the right to repair. Your electronics, hardware, and urban vehicles shouldn’t be built with planned obsolescence forcing you to buy a new one every year. Or in a way that requires you to pay a specialist for a simple fix!

Your Dragonfly is yours. It’s an open book that we encourage you to tinker, upgrade and fix.

Change a tire, adjust the fenders, and fix whatever else you need. Nearly all changes can be done iIn less than 15 minutes. And  with just one tool. It’s that simple.

And if you ever need help, we’ve got you covered — every hyperscooter comes with a manual and QR code linking you to instructional videos. So next time something needs fixing, save some money and do it yourself!

Everyone rides differently. But with the right adjustments, every ride will be perfect.

The Dragonfly Hyperscooter’s dedicated smartphone app lets you fully personalize your Hyperscooter according to your preferences – but that’s just the beginning.

Select one of the three ride modes, or pair your phone to get all of your notifications conveniently on the 7″ built-in ride display. And thanks to a built-in quad lock mount, you can secure your phone to your Dragonfly’s frame for turn-by-turn navigation.

When you’re not on your Dragonfly, rest assured that it’s securely locked with its built-in anti-theft locking mechanism. No additional locks or safety alarms required!

If someone attempts to steal it, the 90-dB alarm will sound and immediately lock the wheels. It can only be unlocked by you, by inputting your personal passcode into the onboard display, or via your personal and securely-encrypted remote key fob

Your Dragonfly is equipped with a 5″ high-definition touchscreen that sits between the handlebars.

Glide through busy streets of the city without taking your gaze away from the road, while still having access to all the information you need. You’ll have complete oversight of the necessary information on speed, range, battery life, ride mode, and more. 

The patented Dragonfly Full-Tilt Steering System draws inspiration from the Formula 1 race track but goes so much further. It combines three steering methods with a dual independent damped suspension to create an optimal system.

At lower speeds, twist the handlebars to steer at tight angles of 45 degrees. This provides you with never-before-seen tight cornering, down to an impressive 1 meter radius. This Ackerman steering geometry gives accurate, planted control, maximizing grip and turning efficiency.

At higher speeds, lean into your corners with Dragonfly’s 15 degrees of lean steering. This naturally enables you to carve through your journey.

Finally, the third steering dimension is controlled with your feet for a snowboarding street experience with rear wheel carving. Or combine all 3 steering dimensions for all-wheel turning precision, ideal for avoiding urban or off road obstacles.

This unique patented full tilt steering system can only be experienced on the Dragonfly Hyperscooter.

The Story Behind Dragonfly

What do you get when you mix the skills of a team of award-winning British and American engineers with a healthy dose of obsession? The answer is the Dragonfly.

The Dragonfly Hyperscooter is the brainchild of Jez Williman, British Entrepreneur and former chief executive of Tensator, the world’s largest crowd control company. Dragonfly is Jez’s new Capstone project, the hyperscooter which brings luxury to the future of micro-mobility.

After 5 years of incredibly hard work and a hugely talented team, drawing upon motorsport technology and materials, Dragonfly took shape — a new breed of micro-mobility transport.

“…I was looking for personal transport that suited my needs. I drove a lot of scooters, but none of them were practical or felt safe. I found build qualities poor, and they were a bit of an eyesore. My passion for designing a game-changing new vehicle started. It became an obsession. I put my own money in, refused to cut corners, and sourced ‘automotive grade’ manufacturing, advanced materials, cutting-edge engineering, and technology. I had a few key criteria: 1), I wanted something I’d be happy to let my wife ride in terms of safety; 2) I wanted something aesthetically beautiful, something people would be proud to have on display and not want to hide; 3) An exhilarating ride that brought joy each time used. I think we’ve got there.”

We’ve designed this innovative new personal electric vehicle to push the boundaries of what is possible, which certainly doesn’t disappoint. From its sleek and stylish design to its powerful motor and proprietary Full-tilt steering system, the Dragonfly Hyperscooter is in a class of its own.

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