Forget UFOs this Identified Flying Object with eight electric engines could truly fly
- If you ever wanted to have your own UFO, you could be in luck
- The I.F.O is the brainchild of Italian designer Pierpaolo Lazzarini
- It would fit two people and operates on eight engines
Published on Jul 23, 2024 at 11:22 AM (UTC-4)
by Ben Thompson
Last updated on Jul 24, 2024 at 11:02 AM (UTC-4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
If you ever dreamed of whizzing around in a UFO, today is your lucky day.
Introducing the I.F.O – an ‘identified flying object’ – from Italian company Jet Capsule.
Sure, it’s not actually real yet, but one day, right?
This two seater copter could reach a top speed of around 120 mph – a respectable speed for something from Earth.
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How does this I.F.O work?
The I.F.O could be powered by eight electric engines, with different energy resources being provided from batteries stored around the disk.
With additional battery packs in the capsule’s body, the I.F.O would be able to fly independently for between sixty and seventy minutes.
Six folding suspensions unveil when it’s time for the I.F.O to make a smooth landing.
To access the copter, a passenger would need to head up through an elevator or enter on removable bridges.
The I.F.O’s overall dimension is a proposed 4.7 meters, with the passenger capsule taking up 2 meters of that.
From the brain of Pierpaolo Lazzarini
The I.F.O is the work of designer Pierpaolo Lazzarini.
This isn’t the first time he has come up with a flying mode of transportation.
The Italian designer previously designed the Air Car – a flying car with four rotatable Rolls-Royce jet engines.
The trim is inclined depending on the speed, which peaks at an estimated 750 km/h (466 mph).
That allows for an estimated autonomy of 1,200 kilometers (746 miles) of jet fuel.
Lazzarini also has an eye for aquatic designs, as he created a shark-inspired superyacht.
With teeth shaped windows and a $1 billion cost, it’s a mighty impressive creation.
That’s air and water covered, then.
If Lazzarini can get the I.F.O to withstand outer space – like an actual UFO – he’ll have all his bases covered.
To take a look at more of his unique designs, head over to his website.
Let’s hope that he one day gets a project like this off the ground – in more than one way.
Ben joined Supercar Blondie in February 2025 after being published by international organizations including LADbible, The Sun, the New York Post, and the Daily Mail. He covers supercars, rare and collectible vehicles, aviation, luxury assets, and the fascinating people behind them. His reporting has explored everything from seven-figure supercars and historic Ferrari collections to unusual aircraft adventures and extraordinary automotive discoveries from around the world. Ben has also gained first-hand insight into vehicle craftsmanship and customization, including visiting specialist workshops to see bespoke vehicles up close.
