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A magazine ad for an A.I.K.O.; a huge, very simplistic looking inflatable monster, something that resembles a cross
    between a manta ray and a jet. It's flying in front of a building that sharply reflects along with the blue 
    sky behind it. They have very simplistic eyes which are staring at the viewer innocently.
    
    The page header reads: "A.I.K.O. Autonomous Inflatable Kinetic Observer"
    
    The page body reads: "After five years in development, MalStryx announced in a press conference earlier today
    in grandiose fashion that the A.I.K.O. takes to the skies this May. Currently only accepting offers from
    environmental research and education industries, the Autonomous Inflatable Kinetic Observer is the future of
    crewed exploration to distant lands. Featuring an advanced suite of more instruments than we could fit on the
    page, the A.I.K.O. uses telescopic sensors to process real world data which can be instantly relayed to its 
    team. Able to identify a species of tree from over three miles away, the A.I.K.O. can tell you everything from 
    the sturdiness of the ground you walk on to the location of the nearest source of drinkable water, and even 
    give you the current weather to boot. Climb any mountain and hike any valley with your eye in the sky watching 
    over you.
    
    Additionally, in their press conference, MalStryx featured a full demonstration of the A.I.K.O. as a viable
    aircraft. Between its unique guidance system, its advanced stabalization and its low cruising speed, the 
    A.I.K.O. can be, not just safely, but comfortably ridden with minimal safety equipment. On the back of an 
    A.I.K.O., never before have the clouds been so within our reach.

A.I.K.O.

A cutout of a magazine ad from waaay back in the day when they first announced these guys. I remember seeing so excited to see one!

Sadly, they don't really come out this way that often so I don't see them that often. I just saw one the other day though!! (that's what inspired me to dig up this ad. I can't believe I found it!)


A design based on something I saw in a dream. I remember seeing it fly overhead!

March 16, 2024