Remember that 121 years ago flying we flew 12 meters. After that we mounted cameras, guns, and bombs in them in the First World War. The we got even faster and could fly further. The Second World War came and we built planes that could carry 9,999 KG bombs, and ones that level city’s. We made the jet engine, and sent a man faster than sound. People have been to space and the moon. We repaired a 43 year old space ship voyager. Made implants on the brain like from black ops, and now we are flying like iron man. All of this is possible because of the very smart men and women of the world. As you fly over mountains or rivers now 122 years ago we flew 12 meters. Can’t imagine how much work went into making these great job😄
Although real-world-me definitely prefers the mountain rescue scenario, this demonstration sure goes under the skin of everyone that once dreamed of becoming a fighter pilot, a special ops something, watched Marvel Movies or Mandalorian etc. May it never have to be used as demonstrated here, but targeting the defence market with his potentially huge investments, inherent seriousness, special "rights" and unusual use cases makes sense! Amazing engineering with a consequently extraordinary achievement. Be mindful with what you use it for.
Every time I see she’s guys it lights me up. When I first saw it in the early 2020’s I didn’t care as much but now when I think about it… how the fuck does that thing work! LOL
There is no viability. Only 3 people alive can fly it (including the inventor), and they are not taking in applicants. It's nothing more than a tethered experience for a few hours at their facility.
@@TheAKgunner How exactly? Helos are faster, have greater range and the ability to return fire, if compromised in flight. Another thing you're apparently unaware of is that SOF teams insert away from the target and hump their way in from a few clicks out. Also, how much kit necessary can these guys actually carry with them while wearing their George Jetson rocket pack?
@@mr6johnclark Since your question is equally ignorant as the other individual that replied here, I'm cutting and pasting my reply for you as well. Helos are faster, have greater range and the ability to return fire, if compromised in flight. Another thing you're apparently unaware of is that SOF teams insert away from the target and hump their way in from a few clicks out. Also, how much kit necessary can these guys actually carry with them while wearing their George Jetson rocket pack?
@@92naz32 I never said anything about inserting a whole team like this. But, one marksman, and his rifle, moved to a overwatch position as part of a QRF (Quick Reaction Force), would be invaluable! Is he gonna save the day all by himself? No. But, he can buy time. And in an urban environment, he’d be hard to locate while slipping between buildings at speed. A helicopter, by contrast, is big, noisy, and a fire magnet. Plus, more people put at risk.
There may be another application of this that might be used either for military or law enforcement where one mounts a pistol that can be remotely fired much the same way one mounts a selfie camera stick so that a jet packer could fly just over the front windshield of a speeding car where the pistol is then pointing downward at the driver where it could shoot through the windshield at the driver and then the jet packer could also have a sign mounted on that self stick that tells the driver to pull over and stop the vehicle with the gun pointed at the driver to incline the driver to so comply. This could be done in lieu of a high speed chase which puts others at high risk. Alternative the gun could be pointed so as to be able to shoot out a tire.
Wow, 21st century variety of special forces. Lots of other applications too such as the 1st jetpack race. Looks like the military version has more capacity than the smaller racing gear.
Gravity industries has no affiliation with any military. They are a private company in the UK. They do demo flights at some events, thats about it. You can book a tethered flight training, but you will never be allowed to fly one untethered.
It would destroy your hearing in seconds without proper earpro. Also, the run time is around 20min. Only a handful of people can fly them, including the CEO.and inventor.
Time to remove the jetpack after landing? Does a jetpack have an air chamber to prevent it from sinking? It is definitely advisable to have knee and elbow protection in addition to a helmet on your head. ... 😊
It feels like the Civilian application or govt. services in the Country will have a lot more useful applications. Is there any attempt on future changes to make the Pack smaller? or is it pretty much bare bones already?
Nope. They have tries for years and no contracts I'll take them. It's non-viable. Too dangerous, too loud, cannot take any more weight than your own body, requires thousands of hours to just get flying without tether, and has a flight time of around 20min.
I've flown a waterjet backpack and hoverboard, and while they are fun as hell all these things are utterly impractical. Military applications are a joke, a person aboard one of these is best described as "Skeet." Slow, fat, noisy skeet.
Incorrect. Dynamic entry has nothing to do with stealth. We currently have divers swim up and climb onto ships to secure a landing zone, then a larger helicopter comes in with the real muscle. This is just the divers, except faster. The only reason this doesn't have a use in your head is because you don't understand real combat. If you're at the point where you're relying on chance and stealth, you've already failed.
Nope. One fire team flies in, secures a landing zone, and a helicopter full of traditional troops lands. We currently do this with divers on the sea, This is no different, just faster.
Rather defenseless when flying. Shoulder mounted Bullpup 556 with helmet targeting and firing system. Come in locked and loaded and on target if needed.
I mean, a paratrooper is "defenseless " too, as would be a modern military helicopter against an enemy that doesn't have vastly outdated tec. It's not like they are ever intended to fly right into a combat zone, but rather to get someone in a difficult to access position fast. I still think that one first aid/rescue operation they showed is the most practical application yet. But if I we trying to appeal to investors, I'd put a lot of effort into tacticool-military presentations too.
If back in the day the WSO would write "I'M WITH STUPID" on a piece of paper to make fun of the pilot in front, now these guys can proudly carry the "I AM STUPID!" signs on them.
This not suitable for infantry with on rifle. This is a support unit with MOUNTED MACHINE GUN Is A MUST. The tech will catch up for sure. But this is the only role it suit better in the future.
This is 100% one of those "We Absolutely need this technology, it would enhance our Fun....*our Mission capabilities 75-150% !"'😉I think it's fair to say this is one of those applications they would only get used maybe once a year in the field.... but every team would be pushing for maximum ''Training '' time any chance they get! 😋 Which I am absolutely for, when we ask men to what they do, giving them fun toys to screw around with is but a drop in the bucket compared to what price they are willing to pay! 🍻 Maybe we add Jet-packs everywhere for Veterans or another military holiday.😂
Nope, it's non-viable. They can't get any contracts and they have been trying for almost a decade. It's nothing more than a private company that does some tethered flights as demo for the public. The people flying untethered are the CEO and a few engineers at Gravoty Industries that have thousands of hours on it.
Would be too heavy to carry more than a small pistol. That's why the guns they are carrying in the video are light plastic. The demo is just a fun thing they do, it's not supposed to be a serious military application.
If I ever become a pirate, these will not work on me or my crew......sorry....... A hard no for real time practical application for a hostile VBSS or GOPLAT...... Hard no.... But it does look cool for congress and potential recruits......or candidates.........
Simple logic. On top of the fact that Gravity Industries has been trying for years to get a contract from anyone, and still have not in the 7+ years they have been trying. It's not a viable product in any way other than making some cool videos. FYI, the only few people that can fly it, is the CEO, and a few of the engineers.
Is it cool? Absolutely! Is this practical for combat operations? Absolutely not, but our government will continue to waste our tax dollars on stupid shit like this.
