# DIY Flying Machine Individual Lifting Vehicle Kit By Alex Covert | Published 2008-01-16 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-flying-machine-as-a-kit References: [tfot.info](http://www.tfot.info/pod/1088/individual-lifting-vehicle.html) The Performance Aviation Manufacturing Group (PAM) plans to sell the [Individual Lifting Vehicle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leo-solo) (ILV) as a kit. As in... insert A to B and snap in place. The machine is said to have reached a maximum height of 20 feet and maximum airspeed of 25mph. Don't count on it being sold at [Walmart](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyper-e-ride), as the kit is speculated to cost $50,000. Check out this other [DIY flying kit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pavo-femto) which is much cheaper at $10,000: **Implications** - Consumers are looking for products that push the limits on what is possible. Items that feature an unconventional aesthetic appeal to shoppers who want to experience something new. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **DIY Flying Machines:** Opportunity for businesses to cater to consumers' desire for unique and unconventional flying experiences through the sale of DIY flying machine kits. - **Unconventional Aesthetics:** Businesses can capitalize on the trend of consumers seeking out products with unconventional aesthetics by designing DIY flying kits with distinct visual appeal - **Affordable Flying Options:** There is a market opportunity for businesses to tap into the demand for affordable flying options by offering DIY flying machine kits at a lower price point ### Who This Affects Most - **Aviation:** Disruption opportunity in the aviation industry by offering DIY flying machine kits that provide consumers with an alternative and affordable means of flying - **Outdoor Recreation:** The outdoor recreation industry can capitalize on the trend of consumers seeking unique experiences by catering to the demand for DIY flying kits - **E-commerce:** Opportunity for e-commerce platforms to partner with manufacturers and retailers in order to sell and distribute DIY flying machine kits online ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Road-Legal Flying Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchblade-1.md) - [Novel Aerial Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-walkers.md) - [Easily Piloted Electric VTOLs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-vtols.md) - [Ultra-Fast One-Person Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airspeeder-mk4.md) - [Historic Bird-Like Contraption Recreations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-machine-set.md) - [Powerfully Propelled VTOL Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vtol-drone.md) - [Airborne Electric Motorcycle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kuickwheel-skyrider-x6.md) - [Functional Flying Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a5-evtol.md) - [Modular Self-Flying Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoverair-x1-pro.md)