Slow-motion footage shows exactly how landing gear works on Airbus and Boeing planes
Published on Dec 18, 2025 at 12:55 AM (UTC+4)
by Daisy Edwards
Last updated on Dec 18, 2025 at 12:55 AM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Mason Jones
There’s something weirdly mesmerizing about this slow-motion footage that shows exactly how landing gear works on Airbus and Boeing airplanes.
Seeing various aircraft like a Boeing 787 Dreamliner or a Emirates Airbus A380 fly in slow motion is so much fun to watch.
The landing gear extends out just before the plane lands, and it seems surprising that wheels that small can safely support the weight of a full passenger jet, but in the Topfelya footage, they make it look incredibly easy.
You won’t be able to pull yourself away from this weirdly mesmerizing footage, check it out above again, and again…and again.
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Daisy is a technology and automotive journalist covering artificial intelligence, consumer tech, Apple news, cryptocurrency, emerging technologies, and transportation innovation. Since joining the team in 2025, she has reported on everything from AI-powered startups and major iOS updates to viral car stories and the latest developments shaping transportation and the digital economy. Drawing on her background in automotive journalism and a degree in History and Journalism from Goldsmiths, University of London, Daisy specializes in breaking down complex topics into clear, engaging reporting for a global audience. Her work spans cutting-edge technology, innovative vehicles, and the people driving change across both industries. Daisy has gained first-hand access to some of the world's most talked-about technologies and innovators, including meeting Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot during its first European appearance in London. She has also discussed the future of space exploration with an astronaut, bringing unique insights and real-world perspectives to her coverage of emerging technology.
