“Nigerian Government Help My Project”: Young Man Flaunts the Helicopter He Built Himself, Drives it in Video

A young Nigerian man identified as Ahmad Shuaibu has shown off a helicopter he built by himself.

Via his handle @ahmadzzd on TikTok, Ahmad uploaded videos showing how he constructed the aircraft he named ZZD59.

In one of the clips, he is seen test-running the helicopter in a compound. He made small attempts at flying with it and afterwards got off the aircraft.

Ahmad called on the Nigerian government to help him further develop the project. Raw Nigeria learnt that the lad resides in Kaduna state.

Concerned netizens cautioned him about flying with it.

Watch the video below:

@ahmadzzd

♬ original sound – Ahmad Rigasa ZZD59

Social media reactions

Neil Ellis said:

“That helmet nor that Honda going to protect either one of you if those blades start flying! Keep up the good work.”

ShopEasyPlatz.de said:

“Obviously the thrust from the rare droughts is too week. change the length of the rare or increase the power of the motor.”

Erik said:

“I very seriously recommend you get a seat belt with shoulder straps on. If you fall out it’s going to be really bad.”

P visionary said:

“Please use an open space next time when test running stay away from HV and LV power lines stay safe.”

MIL MI24 HIND said:

“The issue is the gearing on the rear rotor You need a complex Live Yaw system for the rear rotor, if not you will just spin.”

Ämäl said:

“Looks a bit heavy on the tail, maybe put the fuel tank in front?”