Users were sure it was AI, and then came the proof
A 26-year-old Chinese man named Xingyu published a video in which he hovers over a river and mountains using a skateboard he built himself, equipped with ten electric motors. After users claimed it was an AI fake, he invited journalists to a live demonstration on October 22 that proved the device's capability. The demonstration, held in Yichang, included takeoff, hovering, turns, and landing, and was documented by local media.
A 26-year-old Chinese man named Xingyu published a video on October 15 showing himself hovering over the Yangtze River and mountains using a self-built skateboard equipped with ten electric motors. The video sparked massive online excitement but also skepticism, with users claiming it was an AI-generated fake. On October 22, Xingyu invited journalists to a factory in Yichang, where he mounted the device and performed a series of flights before their eyes, including takeoff, hovering, turns, and landing. The demonstration was documented by local media and confirmed the device's ability to carry a person. Xingyu, who has gained millions of followers, said he continues to improve the development and hopes to reach greater heights.