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 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.