Report on a new vehicle with VTOL (vertical takeoff and landing) features known as a hoverbike

Abstract of a new vehicle with VTOL (vertical takeoff and landing) features known as a hoverbike

          The paper is about a new vehicle with VTOL (vertical takeoff and landing) features known as a hoverbike. The hoverbike is basically a hovering bike similar to the design of motorbikes common in our society. The project is regarding the promotion of hoverbike use in society as a mode of transportation or a future replacement for the motorbikes. The shift from motor bikes to the hoverbike is a large-scale technological transformation in our society. In this present work, technological transformation plan is discussed in detail while considering the perceptive of society, individual, a selected company. The selected company for this technological transformation project is Hoversurf company which is famous for the manufacturing of hoverbikes and its supplies across the selected geographical segments. The research studies conducted on the hoverbikes and vehicles with VTOL (vertical takeoff and landing) features concluded that these vehicles have some hazards and risk which need to be controlled by the manufacturing companies to increase protection and safety for the drivers of hoverbikes. Regarding this technological transformation, the three-year duration plan is developed. In this plan, each year has 4 main quarters with some specific tasks and activities to be accomplished in these quarters. The first with 4 quarters is about the planning and arrangement of required resources. While the second year is related to the implementation of the technological transformation plan. After this, the third year is all about improvement and advancement by the monitoring and evaluation processes. The analysis and discussion conclude that technological transformation plan will have a significant impact on the individual lives, company's outcomes, and development of our society.

Introduction of a new vehicle with VTOL (vertical takeoff and landing) features known as a hoverbike

Our world is becoming dynamic with the change of technologies. Advancement in the field of science and technology is changing this world abruptly. Technological advancement is mainly meant to provide relief and betterment in society. Although, it brings changes in the lifestyles and daily life routines of the human being. Think of computer which has changed the way of record-keeping systems in the health care institute and all other organizations. In this research paper, the key focus is on a new technology of hoverbike. The hoverbike is a new addition in the transportation industry which is not fully implemented yet. The hoverbike is mainly a vehicle that can hover. However, it resembles with a motorbike with two portions one for the driver and one propulsive portion of the front. Considering this resembles it is named as a hoverbike. In this paper, we would study the technological strategy of a technology-based company which manufactured hoverbike. The name of the selected company is “HoverSurf”. This company is selected for this research project because of its advancements and name in the urban air mobility technology across the world (Gaware, Kadu, Bijwe, Kale, & Patil, 2015; Crone, 2018). 

The motivation for Project of a new vehicle with VTOL (vertical takeoff and landing) features known as a hoverbike:

Flying in the air is the dream of a man from very past. Many people have attempted to study the functionality and development process of aeroplanes and other hovering devices such as drone because of this dream and passion for flying. My motivation for this project is also linked with this dream. I am passionate to conduct research on the developmental process and other configurations of the hoverbike to understand its functionality and future business performance. 

Hoversurf Company of a new vehicle with VTOL (vertical takeoff and landing) features known as a hoverbike:

The Hoversurf Company is the leading name for hoverbike industry therefore this company is selected to obtain information about the company's strategies and operations to promote the business of hoverbike in the domestic markets. Recently, Hoversurf company has introduced a hoverbike which contains 3 separate blocks connected by CAN bus with its own processors. This hoverbike is embedded in deformation zones and some powerful fences for the protection of the driver. The research will also specifically focus on this new product of Hoversurf to learn about the latest technologies and advancement in the hoverbikes (Hoversurf.com, 2020).  

Outline for Paper of a new vehicle with VTOL (vertical takeoff and landing) features known as a hoverbike:

The research paper is consisting of 5 main headings including the introduction, background or related work, three-year plan, discussion, and conclusion. The introduction section contains important information about the research project, the motivation behind this project, the significance of a specific company's selection, an overall outline of the whole research work. While background or related work section is consisting of information from critically analyzed research journals and textbooks regarding this research project. The third main section of the three-year plan is further divided into quarters for a detailed overview of the whole technological strategy. After discussing various perceptive all obtained findings are stated in the conclusion section.

Background or related work of a new vehicle with VTOL (vertical takeoff and landing) features known as a hoverbike

As stated by Lewis, et al. (2016) that the prototype of hoverbike is one-third scaled model of hoverbike in full size as operational. It is an attempt and tries to establish a fine and effective prototype that has its propellers. The propellers of the hoverbike are driven electrically integrating the motor mechanism by tilting effectively. On the other side, the servo motors are also used in the hoverbike for the manoeuvre the model. Furthermore, the use of the servo motor is very important in this model. There are two basic and very important reasons for using the servo motors into the hoverbike. The first reason for using the servo motor is that it can generate high power or torque in the form of force that can easily turn as well as move the propellers of the hoverbike. The second reason for using the servo motor into the hoverbike is that the servo motor has the ability to work with the input of low power. If the input power is minor that is enough only for the movement of motor, it can easily move the massive objects. So, that’s why the servo motors have been used in this model (Lewis, et al., 2016). Moreover, the objective of designing and developing the model of a hoverbike is fabricating the prototype in the lighter weight. Moreover, in the hoverbike prototype, there are many different types of things included. The payload bay, achieving the longer range and the longer endurance, reduce of the programming steps, make the programming code optimized, providing the larger battery to the hoverbike and provide it better battery life, decrease in the cost, use of very low power or energy to lift the body of prototype as well as the simpler design as compared to the current drones, are included in the prototype of the hoverbike. 

The main focus of developing this prototype is to produce the body in very low weight. Furthermore, the research work of hoverbike design and development based on the trial as well as the error method was established based on the idea of existing four propellers fixed in the hoverbike to develop two-propeller hoverbike. The prototype of the fabricated Hoverbike had the wight almost less than one kilogram when it was weighed before. The study on the design and development is also providing the information that the researchers or developers of this machine had tested this model and had taken the result that the hoverbike can easily fly at the range of around eight hundred meters in the range of its remote control set by the developer. Although, it obtained the maximum endurance for almost five to ten minutes. It was also obtained by the payload in the case of two-blade and weight of each propeller around 0.3 kilograms as well as the three-blade propellers were in the case around 0.5 kilograms (Lewis, et al., 2016).

As stated by Gaware, Kadu, Bijwe, Kale, & Patil (2015), the comfort as well as fast aspects both are significant components as well as the automobile is one of those things which are used by humans that are providing the comfort as well as fast transportation while it is the era of innovation, discoveries as well as technology, so the researchers of have performed their research and worked on the future automobiles such as hoverbike. The hoverbike is now becoming the trend in the world as well as because of its weight, performance, it is now becoming very popular in the world especially in young people. The researchers have the perception that these hoverbikes need some more work electronically and after the work, it can be accepted as a new automobile in the future. Hover has the meaning of remain in the air. In this examination writing, we completely considered the plan parameter required to structure afloat bicycle. The definite scientific computation is done for the ideal model. The CAD model gets together of the bicycle is structure and examined by different stacking condition for human wellbeing. The acquired results are under the factor of wellbeing. This exploration writing is only a little commitment in the field of car building and for its progression (Gaware, Kadu, Bijwe, Kale, & Patil, 2015).

Another research study conducted in 2015 has concluded that vertical takeoff and landing vehicles are new trends which are expected to change the automotive industry’s future. Although, several barriers are associated with proper implementation of its market launch program in many countries including developed countries of the US and UK. This research work is primarily focused on the reviews of various kinds of vertical takeoff and landing vehicles manufactured by leading companies across the world. Considering the specifications of these vehicles, operating systems and configuration systems are also different. Various vehicles offered as the unmanned type and manned type require special configurations and operating system installation to avail all associated benefits with this kind of vehicle and to present hazards linked with third party control and access. 

Most of the previous research projects and studies were mainly focused on the key advantages and disadvantages of these hoverbikes. Although, a huge variety of these hoverbikes is discussed in the research papers and projects still current literature lacks the technological and technical information about the development and control of these vehicles. For instance, the research work of Intwala and Parikh was mainly focused on various types and characterizes of these VTOL vehicles rather than paying attention to its development and manufacturing processes (Intwala & Parikh, 2015). 

Three Years Plan of a new vehicle with VTOL (vertical takeoff and landing) features known as a hoverbike

         The three years plan of technological transformation is containing important information about this project. The plan is simply presented for the three-year duration with details on 4 quarters in each year. Each quarter is consisting of 4-month duration as it represents the ¼ of the year (12 months). See the following three-year plan for further details about this project. 

Year: 1 Planning and Arrangements of a new vehicle with VTOL (vertical takeoff and landing) features known as a hoverbike

         Year 1 is about the planning and collection of resources for the startup of the project in the desired manner. During the first year, we will develop plans for the execution of business activities. However, this planning phase also includes details about the collection of required resources to avoid hazards and conflicts later on.

1st Quarter: Market Analysis of a new vehicle with VTOL (vertical takeoff and landing) features known as a hoverbike

In this quarter we will work on market analysis tasks. The selected market and proposed customers in this market will be analyzed in detail. The quarter will be focused on the collection information which will be used for setting realistic goals regarding this project. Moreover, the collection of information from the market would represent the weaknesses and strengths of Hoversurf Company in meeting the expectations of its primary customers for hoverbikes. Although, it would represent the current situation and requirements of society towards hoverbikes which will give a direction to this research project. 

2nd Quarter: Planning for the Project 

The data obtained from the study of the original market will be used in this quarter for the development of an applicable project plan. The planning phase will cover information about the project deliverables and scope in detail. Moreover, it will also set out some milestones and deadlines for the allocation of resources and completion of work at various stages of this project. Thus, the plan developed at the planning stage would be realistic and used as a guideline to complete all project activities and tasks appropriately. Additionally, the planning phase will also include the development of work breakdown structure, project timelines, and budgets for all identified and selected project deliverables. 

3rd Quarter: Preparation for Implementation

The third quarter of year 1 is about the preparation and arrangement of all the required resources for the execution of this project. In this phase, we will plan to collect all required resources in accordance with the pre-developed project activities and tasks. The resources required to complete each activity enlisted in the project work breakdown structure will be allocated in this phase to reduce delays and conflicts at the implementation time. The preparation for the implementation also includes the development of a final proposal regarding this project that will be discussed with all stakeholders of this project before the implementation of the project plan.  

4th Quarter: Development and Approval of Final Plan 

Continuing the activities remaining in quarter three to complete all official and planning work before the start of year 2. In this quarter, the whole project plan developed in quarter 3 of year 1 will be discussed to get approval. Moreover, in this quarter we will specifically engage the representative managerial staff of our selected company Hoversurf to make modifications in the project plan if required by them.

Year: 2 Implementation and Execution 

Year 2 is the fully functional year for the implementation of the project plan. In this year, manufacturing and development related activities will be processed to launch the outcomes in the identified market (in quarter 1 of year 1). Moreover, this year will also include working and execution of business operations under the business contract of Hoversurf Company. 

1st  Quarter: Manufacturing and Development 

The first quarter is concerned with the activities about manufacturing and development of hoverbikes to be sold in the targeted markets. In this quarter, we will also analyze the manufacturing process in detail to understand the technical processes employed by the Hoversurf Company to produce the final products of Hoverbikes. Manufacturing will be specifically based on the financial suitability of the targeted audience.

2nd  Quarter: Introduction or Launch in the Market

In the second quarter of year 2, Hoversurf Company will launch and introduce its financially suitable and low-cost hoverbikes in the targeted market. In this quarter, marketing activities will be also considered as marketing and advertisement play a critical role in the successful launch of a new and technologically advanced product. Following the plan, launching process will also pay specific attention to the educational institutes to easily get the attention of the young population of the selected country. 

3rd  Quarter: Business Contract 

In the third quarter, further business contracts will be made with the wholesaler and retailers of the ready to sell hoverbikes. In this project, these business contracts will be also studied in detail to represent the specification of orders and contracts between the supply chain intermediaries and the manufacturing units of hoverbikes in the HoverSurf Company. 

4th  Quarter: Meeting Orders in International Markets 

After the completion of domestic market orders and requirement further expansion is expected in the international markets. The introduction of this advanced technology over the globe will open new markets and more opportunities for the business of hoverbikes for Hoversurf. Moreover, it would enable this project to conduct research on the international market as well.

Year: 3 Evaluation and Advancement 

Year 3 is the last year in this technological transformation strategy development plan. In this year, all activities and outcomes will be reviewed to identify gaps for improvement.  

1st  Quarter: Monitoring Records and Performance 

In the first quarter of the final year, data will be obtained about the performance outcomes of the project. All records concerning with the executed business activities and project-specific activities will be reviewed to identify gaps for improvement and weakness to cover up during next quarters. Furthermore, business-specific activities will be evaluated based on the monitoring system of supply chain and production sectors such as defective rate and production errors.

2nd  Quarter: Evaluation of Resources Utilization 

In this 4 month duration, a complete evaluation plan will be implemented to evaluate the resources utilization. An authentic method to measure the efficiency of resources utilization is to compare budgeted values with the actual values. The difference between budgeted outcomes and actual outcomes as well as budgeted utilization and actual utilization will represent variance which is an indicator of efficiency regarding resources utilization. 

3rd  Quarter: Suggestions for Improvement

Now after complete analysis recommendations will be developed for improvement in future. These recommendations will be based on the research work we would do in each quarter regarding executed business operations.

4th  Quarter: Implementation of Advancement Plan 

The implementation of the advancement plan is the final quarter of this three-year technological transformation strategy development plan for the hoverbikes. In this quarter, all identified gaps will be removed and suggestions will be implemented for advancement and improvement of the business operations. 

Discussion / Analysis of a new vehicle with VTOL (vertical takeoff and landing) features known as a hoverbike

              The technological transformation strategy plan is developed for the hoverbike product. The recent analysis recommends that hoverbikes are not really common in our societies although air transportation and mobilization companies such as Hoversurf are trying to make these bikes common vehicle for transportation across the urban areas. This project has an idea to introduce these hoverbikes in the educational institutes by the marketing and advertising efforts to grab the attention of its potential consumers. Somehow, the whole project is expected to create a new technological transformation strategy in the community by promoting the use of hoverbikes instead of road-based vehicles for the mobilization process. The technological transformation plan will draw an impact on our society, company, and individual citizens of the selected society. The advantages and disadvantages of this technological transformation plan vary because of the difference in the perceptive of company, individuals, and society (Lewis, et al., 2016). The following headings include more details about the perspective of the company, society and individuals.

1. Technological Transformation Plan and Perspective of Company

The technological transformation plan is about promoting the use of hoverbikes in society. The Hoverbike is one of the products manufactured by the Hoversurf Company. The Hoversurf company manufacture and sale hoverbikes and similar products in the targeted market to generate revenue. thus, the promotion of hoverbike sales and its abrupt adoption in society will bring several advantages and benefits to the Hoversurf company. Thus, from the perspective of Hoversurf company, this technological transformation strategy will have a positive impact on the business sales and outcomes in future. Technological transformation plan will increase the demand for hoverbikes. As a result, Hoversurf Company would be able to generate more sales revenue with expansion and growth in the sales of hoverbikes. Moreover, data obtained from the market analysis will also facilitate the Hoversurf Company to understand what their customers are requiring and expecting from them. Furthermore, involvement in this project will provide a competitive advantage to the Hoversurf Company. A direct research project will increase the interaction between the company and its proposed customers which is essential for long term relationship building in the consumer market. Conclusively, from the perspective of the company the technological transformation plan will be significantly beneficial and profitable (Hoversurf.com, 2020). 

2. Technological Transformation Plan and Perspective of Society 

The technological transformation will be beneficial for the society as it would support the improvement of the transportation system in society. Following research, some most obvious advantages linked with the use of Hoverbike are reduction of traffic issues, control on road accidents, and cost-effectiveness. Currently, the excessive traffic load on the roads of urban areas is a major cause of the accident. While the expansion of roads is not easy in fully contrasted and developed areas. In such a situation, the use of hoverbikes can bring down traffic loads from roads and reduce traffic accidents on roads. Additionally, the hoverbike is cost effective because it is significantly cheaper to purchase, fuel, and maintain than regular aeroplanes. Moreover, the fuel efficiency of hoverbikes is also a positive point for a reduction in carbon footprints and increasing pollution in our society. Although, hoverbikes can be deployed to help shoot down illegal drones causing issues for flights at airports. From the perspective of societal development, the technological transformation plan is really effective. Several advantages and benefits associated with this plan are evidence of its positive impact on the development of society. Conclusively, the implementation of technological transformation plan regarding the business of hoverbikes will generate a significantly positive impact on our society (Crone, 2018). 

3. Technological Transformation Plan and Perspective of Individual  

The hoverbike will be offered for individual users. The term individual represents the citizens of our society in this project. The individuals are the target customers of Hoversurf Company as they live in the selected geographical segment of the Hoversurf Company. The technological transformation plan regarding hoverbikes will directly influence the lifestyle of individuals. The individuals will be capable to driver their own hoverbikes to reach at their desired destination in relatively less time because of no traffic issues. Furthermore, hoverbikes will be a source of entertainment for users. Individuals would be able to fly at tourist places and beach sites to enjoy these hoverbikes. Although, the recent features of control restriction and strong fences will provide them with protection against uncertain events or in case of system failure. The technological transformation plan regarding hoverbikes represents that individuals life would significantly get changed if hoverbikes are added in their life as a new mode of transportation. Somehow, several disadvantages are still associated with these hoverbikes which we cannot ignore while debating on its benefits for individuals. For instance, hazards and the risk factor is still higher for hoverbikes than the simple motorbikes for the drivers.  Conclusively, it can be said that hoverbikes will bring several advantages and disadvantages for the individuals. Although, it would generate a significantly positive impact on individuals if risk factors are controlled appropriately (Gagne, 2020). 

            The above three perceptive [the perspective of individuals, society, and company] is in favour of the technological transformation plan implementation regarding hoverbikes. This technological transformation will be an advanced step towards air transportation at individual levels. The analysis of research studies also indicates positive future outcomes of technological transformation by the promotion of hoverbikes and other vehicles with VTOL (vertical takeoff and landing) features. Although, the project of technological transformation cannot be fully implemented in all over the world in this limited-time duration of three years as it requires more time for marketing and manufacturing of low-cost hoverbikes. Somehow, in the specific audience and market of HoverSurf Company this technological transformation plan can be implemented successfully by the excessive promotion and advertisement. However, still prices would be required to kept lower for excessive sales of these hoverbikes as mostly customer do not afford to buy expensive hoverbikes which is an issue for this technological transformation plan.

Conclusion of a new vehicle with VTOL (vertical takeoff and landing) features known as a hoverbike

            The whole discussion concludes that technological advancement in the transportation industry will bring ease and benefits for society and individuals living in society. However, there would also increase in hazards against the protection of these vehicles from external and third-party control. Summarizing the whole project, Hoversurf company is manufacturing and selling technologically advanced hoverbikes to facilitate the air transportation and mobilization process. Previous research studies have discussed various types of hoverbikes and vehicles with VTOL (vertical takeoff and landing) features. Although, production and manufacturing system was not studied in enough detail. The research paper on this project concludes that 3 year plan will be implemented to specifically study and understand the business of hoverbikes from the manufacturing process to the supply chain process. The project will facilitate the technological transformation strategy development and its implementation in the identified most potential markets. The project will result in an increase of hoverbike uses in our society. Moreover, the recommendation and market study plan will enable the Hoversurf company to modify and improve its products in accordance with the key requirements and expectation of their most potential customers in domestic and international markets. Apart, the identified gaps and weakness in the third year will be used for the improvement of technological transformation strategy plan in future. 

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