‘Witchcraft, Jedi Luke or sorcery’: Video of ‘floating’ helicopter sparks varied reactions among people

In the video, it seems like the rotors of the helicopter are frozen and the vehicle is magically floating in the sky.

Published on: Jun 24, 2020, 10:14:16 IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Trisha Sengupta

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In an incident, which may seem surreal to many, an incredible moment was captured on camera where it appeared that a helicopter is floating in the air without moving its rotor blades. Though unknown when the clip was captured, the video has now created quite a stir among people.

The image shows the ‘flyimg’ helicopter. (Twitter)

Shared on Twitter, the clip showcases the amazing sight. In the video, it seems like the rotors of the helicopter are frozen and the vehicle is magically floating in the sky. However, there is a not-so-magical reason behind this unbelievable sight. Turns out, this illusion happens when the camera’s frame rate syncs perfectly to the rotation speed of a helicopter’s rotor.

“Camera frame rate matches helicopter rotor,” wrote a Twitter user and shared the video. They also gave the video credit to Instagram user @reecedeavor.

Since being shared, the video has gathered close to 2.2 lakh views – and the numbers are only increasing. Additionally, it has also gathered over 8,200 likes and more than 1,800 retweets. From calling it sorcery to dropping Star Wars references, people left no stones unturned while commenting on the video.

“Empire Luke or Jedi Luke? If the former, I’m clearing the area,” joked a Twitter user. “I know sorcery when I see it. That’s that dark magic the elder scrolls reference,” wrote another. Expressing the same notion here’s what another person shared:

“I think I know what’s going on here,” wrote a third and shared a GIF of the Fairy Godmother from the animated film Cinderella.

Some, however, were simply excited to see such an amazing video. One such thrilled individual tweeted this GIF:

One individual dropped a comment with a reference to a popular conspiracy theory and wrote, “The matrix is broken.”

Another Twitter user couldn’t help but use this X-Men movie reference:

“That’s too much for my brain to understand how that’s even possible,” wrote a Twitter user and several others reacted in the same way.

What do you think of the video?

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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