A claim circulating online states that an “all-terrain Tesla hover bike” has made its debut in Dubai, drawing attention for its futuristic design and cutting-edge technology. However our review shows that the claim is misleading.
Social Media Posts
Posts promoting the claim typically feature images or video clips of a flying motorcycle device, often accompanied by captions such as “Tesla’s all-terrain hover bike unveiled in Dubai” or “Tesla redefines urban mobility with futuristic hoverbike.”
The video along with the claim was widely shared on Facebook, Instagram and X.
Fact Check
Visual Analysis
As part of our verification process, we conducted a reverse image search on key frames from the viral video circulating alongside the “Tesla hover bike” claim. The search results traced the footage back to a Facebook page called Technium Kingdom 2049.
The page identifies itself in its bio as an AI content creator and explicitly states: “Bringing concepts to life with AI. ALL VIDEOS ARE AI GENERATED.” This disclosure makes clear that the videos published by the page are computer-generated conceptual visualizations rather than recordings of real-world product launches or operational vehicles.
What Actually Exists in Dubai
Dubai Police have publicly tested and showcased a battery-powered hoverbike since 2017–2018. The device, known as the Scorpion-3, was developed by the Russian-American company Hoversurf. According to Aerospace Global News, Dubai Police began trialing the hoverbike as a potential first-responder vehicle, with the aim of navigating traffic congestion and reaching difficult locations more quickly.
Gulf News reported in 2018 that the hoverbike could fly at speeds of around 70 km/h, operate a few meters above the ground, and sustain flight for approximately 20-25 minutes depending on load. Motor Authority similarly described the partnership between Dubai Police and Hoversurf, with no mention of Tesla in any capacity.
The hoverbike has primarily been used for demonstrations, exhibitions, and limited testing. Media coverage and aviation commentators have noted its experimental nature and raised questions regarding its practicality, citing limited flight time, exposed rotors, safety considerations, and regulatory constraints.
Did the Dubai Police Hoverbike Enter Full Service?
Initial plans suggested Dubai Police hoped to deploy a small fleet by around 2020 for use in congested areas. Training programs were reportedly initiated, and Hoversurf indicated readiness to supply additional units if ordered. However, there is no evidence of large-scale operational deployment.
Reports and subsequent updates describe the hoverbike as remaining in the testing or demonstration phase. Concerns cited include battery limitations, safety risks, and regulatory issues related to airspace management.
As of early 2026, no official announcements from Dubai Police have confirmed full routine operational service. Social media posts in 2025-2026 claiming “operations expected from 2026” appear to recycle older footage and technical details from 2017-2020, with limited documentation of new developments such as production numbers, deployment statistics, or regulatory approvals.
(Source: Police Professional, Keyw, InsideHook)
No Hoverbike Announcement from Tesla
Tesla itself has not published any product page, order system, investor filing, or regulatory submission indicating a production hoverbike or flying motorcycle. Tesla’s official website and investor disclosures list electric vehicles, energy storage products, and solar technologies, but no aircraft or hoverbike product lines.
Elon Musk has discussed the theoretical possibility of electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. In a 2019 interview, Musk stated that an electric VTOL aircraft becomes more feasible as battery energy density improves, while noting that Tesla’s focus remains primarily on cars and sustainable energy.
Musk has also mentioned a “SpaceX package” concept for the next-generation Tesla Roadster, involving cold gas thrusters that could theoretically enable brief hovering or short “hops,” as referenced in interviews and discussions online. These comments describe conceptual possibilities rather than certified aircraft or commercially available flying vehicles.
(Source: Teslarati, Investing.com, Inverse)
In 2021, Musk commented on motorcycle safety, stating it was difficult to make motorcycles fully safe: “Unfortunately, there is just no way to make a motorcycle safe. Motorcyclist deaths per mile are ~29 times higher than car occupants.”
The statement highlights Musk’s previously expressed concerns about motorcycle safety. Tesla has not announced any plans to manufacture a hoverbike or flying motorcycle.
Conclusion
The claim that Tesla has debuted an “all-terrain hover bike” in Dubai is misleading. The viral videos circulating online are AI-generated content created by Technium Kingdom 2049, not documentation of an actual Tesla product launch. While Dubai Police did test a hoverbike (the Hoversurf Scorpion-3) starting in 2017, this vehicle has no connection to Tesla and remains in the experimental phase with no evidence of full operational deployment. Tesla has made no official announcements regarding hoverbike development or production.
Title:Tesla Has Not Launched an “All-Terrain Hover Bike” in Dubai
Fact Check By: Cielito WangResult: Misleading
