The AutoGyro MTOsport 2017 (often just called the MTOsport 2017) is a tandem two-seater gyroplane—a lightweight, rotorcraft beast that’s basically a helicopter’s chill cousin with wings that spin on top instead of flapping around. Launched in 2017 by German manufacturer AutoGyro GmbH, it’s designed for that open-air thrill: think sightseeing tours, training flights, aerial patrols, or just yeeting yourself over Maui cliffs like in your earlier vibe. It’s won awards like the Red Dot “Best of the

The autogyro can fly and even land safely without engine power, thanks to a mode called autorotation. (This has nothing to do with AI—it’s pure aerodynamics!) When practicing autorotation, always train with a qualified instructor. | Armin Engert