Jetpack has lift off!

[kilo delta]

http://tvnz.co.nz/sunday-news/we-have-lift-off-9-49-video-4197121

[wiltzei]

A great apparatus with a huge recreational value as well. http://fsfiles.org/flightsimshots/images/764_yes.gif (http://fsfiles.org/flightsimshots/view-764_yes.gif)


A machine from Japan with barely noticeable design differences:

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[stansdds]

The FAA will have a cow if these things go into production and come to the U.S.

[pfflyers]

Didn't Woody Allen ride one of those in "Sleeper"?

[oakfloor]

Looks stable, the comment about a BRS chute would be a good idea.

[Lionheart]

That NZ pack looks pretty cool.

Quiet as well.

[kilo delta]

When I was looking at the suit I couldn't help but think of this...

http://buzzlightyeartoy4u.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/buzz-lightyear-toy.jpg
:icon_lol:

[Wing_Z]

30 years, a garden shed, and some #8 wire is all it takes...Kiwis take pride in being tinkerers against the odds.
Think The World's Fastest Indian (http://www.indianmotorbikes.com/features/munro/munro.htm) for example.

A bit like the Segway, this will have to create its own market.
Cool that it can be remotely piloted.