Can I buy a Cyberdrop? At what cost?+
Development of the Cyberdrop began in 2022. Manufacturing planning is underway. Pre-reservations will open when we have a clear view of delivery dates. If you would like to be kept informed of developments, send an email to
sales@cyberdrop.ca.
Do I need registration and insurance?+
In the United States and Canada, you do not need to register or insure the Cyberdrop. It is a bicycle camper trailer that is not occupied by people during travel, thus falling under the category of bicycle trailers.
How hard is it to pedal with the Cyberdrop?+
The Cyberdrop is intended to be motor-assisted. Pedalling without the electric motor supporting you will be very difficult, but not impossible. The motor takes the weight of the Cyberdrop and allows you to ride your bike like normal.
How long does it take to set up for camping?+
About 30 seconds — and it's automatic. From the Bluetooth app you arm the system and press Auto Level. All four stabilizer legs lower until in-line load sensors detect ground contact, the front lifts a few inches to protect the front wheel, and then coarse and fine levelling sequences use a sensor in the cabin floor to dial in the exact pitch and roll, leaving the camper dead level and rock-solid. No blocks, no bottle jack, no getting down on one knee. Want your head slightly raised to sleep? You can nudge any single leg, either pair, or either end on its own. When you're ready to roll out, a Stow command retraces the ground you're parked on and settles the camper back onto its wheels before lifting the legs, so you always leave on a stable, even platform.
How fast can it go? Is it legal?+
The motor controllers can be tuned to your local jurisdiction's EV and e-bike laws. Top speed can exceed 40 mph / 65 km/h, but this is only for escaping bears 🙂. Ideal cruising speed is between 15–28 mph / 25–45 km/h.
Do the solar panels provide all the electricity for the motors?+
No, the SBM solar panels are an optional add-on. They can provide up to 400 watts (nominal) of charge capacity to supplement charging the main battery overnight at a standard 110/120V electrical outlet.
Do I need to buy a cargo bike for this to work?+
A cargo bike like the Bullitt by Larry vs Harry is ideal, because the front cargo bay lets you store a larger battery for greater range. However, any electric bike — or even a regular bike — can be used to tow the Cyberdrop.
How much does it cost to charge the battery?+
Charging overnight at a low electricity cost per kWh means that even a very large battery like the 9.5 kW battery described on this page can be charged for only about 30 cents per charge!
Can it fit in bike lanes and between bollards?+
90% of the time, yes. At 40 inches / 102 cm wide, the Cyberdrop was designed to fit within bike-lane widths. Case in point: the Cyberdrop was taken over the George Washington Bridge into New York City and travelled up and down Manhattan using the city's bike-lane infrastructure.
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