Is ArcaBoard the real hoverboard?

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ArcaBoard appears to be the closest we'll get to an actual hoverboard. Designed by the US-based Arca Space Corporation, the mattress-shaped vehicle packs 272 horsepower and is propelled by 36 ducted fans spinning at 45,000rpm. Buying one will set you back about £13,500 ($19,900). Arca has begun taking pre-orders for ArcaBoard and promises to start shipping it to customers in April 2016. The device's speed is limited to 20km/h (12mph) and its flying height to 30cm (1ft). It's powered by a set of Li-Po batteries that account for a significant part of its price: getting a new battery pack after the 1-year warranty has expired will cost you £4,600 ($6,840), Arstechnica reports.

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There are two versions of the device: one for riders that weigh up to 80kg (176lbs) and another for riders up to 110kg (242lbs). The lighter option can hover for six minutes, the heavier just three minutes. The lighter rider can theoretically travel up to 2km (1.2mi) on one charge. After the batteries run flat, it takes six hours to recharge them using the supplied charger, or just 35 minutes if you buy a special dock station for another £3,000 ($4,500).
Arca allows customers to replace any damaged part by themselves after ordering it from the factory. "Opening the ArcaBoard will not lead to the loss of warranty," it states in the FAQ.
While looking a bit awkward and unwieldy, ArcaBoard is said to be able to hover over any terrain, including water and uneven surfaces like rocks or rail tracks.