Despite the appearance this is an honest to goodness rocket ship and those
are 4 rocket engines.

    http://media.armadilloaerospace.com/2003_03_08/vehicleBase.jpg

    http://media.armadilloaerospace.com/2003_03_08/frostedEngines.jpg

It both lifts, hovers and stabilises itself on those engines.

It's big brother (sister?), presently also under construction, weighs 800+
pounds and is intended to carry 3 people.

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