The first ever Jetsuit races were held in Dubai about a month ago. Nextbigfuture has covered the Gravity Industry Jet suits for a few years.
The jets and powerpack are attached to wearer with metal frames. They use five micro-gas turbines, two on each arm and one on the back. Their power is 1,050 bhp (780 kW), with the turbines running at 120,000 rpm. The unit weighs 27 kilograms (60 lb) and has a maximum flight time of 10 minutes. The current speed record of 85 mph (137 km/h; 74 kn). The flight pack can reach altitudes of 2,000 feet (610 m).
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I was like, ‘Jesuit’? Time for bed!
haha, SAME here. I thought “Jesuits in Dubai”?
I must be watching too much of the Shogun series.
i like it, think the sport has potential to develop for instance obstacle course with hoops that you can earn bonus time points, drone hunting with a net, a maze with firehoses etc etc…
I’m probably the only one who read the headline at first glance as “Jesuit Races”, right?
No, I did as well.
Bwah I made same comment but it’s not showing up…