Not Exactly A Jet Pack, But Close Enough...

According to this BBC story, on sale soon.

New Jetpack Err Hoverboard Promises 100 mph At Heights Of 10,000 ft

 IFLScience has the details (and the skepticism).

Lightweight Turbojet Jet Pack With 10 Minute Flight Time

Check out footage of the JB-9, a lightweight Jet Pack in development. Great video, though we were disappointed that the pilot did not attempt to fish during the demonstration.



More details about the flight and the jet pack are here on sciencealert.com.

Dubai Orders 20 Jet Packs For Skyscraper Firefighting

Jet pack news is coming fast and furious these days. Dubai signed an agreement with New Zealand's Martin Aircraft to purchase a fleet of jet packs for use when fighting fires in skyscrapers. Gizmodo has the details.

Jet Pack In The Big Apple

Just days ago, a jet pack flew near Lady Liberty:

Is the future finally getting closer?

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Jet Packs Over Dubai

Jet Pack Update: Jet Packs In Development For Faster Running

Screen cap from the ASU promotional video.

Arizona State University is developing a Jet Pack that doesn't fly but allows users to run more quickly as part of its 4MM (4 minute mile) project. The idea is that U.S. service members could use the technology "a warfare-type arena," according to Jason Kerestes, a researcher on the project. Details and a video of the jet pack in action can be found in this Washington Post story.