Tactical Jet Suit Drills

Current benchmarks for don & doff the Jet Suit, speed bearing ams and demonstration of the helmet steered sidearm
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[@ekcman]

Enemy A: What's that loud noise? Enemy B: idk, it must be the wind.

[@KraftDragon]

"That's a funny looking bird regardless might as well get some quick aim practice in"

[@techniquemtd]

I really don't think this would be good in front-line active combat, both because of the noise and that you carry a fuel tank on your back. But It can be useful for support staff, maybe engineers behind the font-line, medics, IDK

[@paulv5609]

*Lands in front* Hold on guys, let me turn this off and get my gun out. 😅

[@Tiishen]

​​@@techniquemtd I think noise is the least of the concerns. As if in frontline combat there isn't already constant gunshots, artillery, and jets/helicopters flying overhead If anything it'd be price or the fact it's a pretty obvious target while offering no protection over what any other infantryman has (and also a big ol tank of fuel on your back) that makes this less than ideal. But who knows if it'll find a use case

[@strange6973]

Simultaneously clearing buildings from the top and bottom?

[@shakya00]

It's probably expensive, inconvenient, lousy and heavy but seeing flying soldiers feels insanely futuristic 🤯

[@EthanfromEngland-]

military application is just one use. If you were up a mountain and in need. Youd be happy that a medic could get to you quickly and administer potentially life saving first aid.

[@sfurules]

I think there's a good video on the YT somewhere of this being used in a search and rescue training drill in steep mountain terrain. It was extremely useful to get someone to the site and able to begin medical treatment within minutes

[@Wandering_Trainer]

​@@EthanfromEngland-why would i be hiking in a mountain ?😅

[@EthanfromEngland-]

@@Wandering_Trainer We're arent all lazy bastards - some of us leave the house.

[@Wandering_Trainer]

@@EthanfromEngland- yeah and get hurt, trapped and die in mountains😅 rather just go and walk in a park

[@Bestoftherest222]

it seems to be a great tool to enter and extract. Many people are missing the point, its not to walk around with and be some tactical backpack. Its a tool to enter, set the tool aside, and equip to leave.

[@user-bf6qf3ln7h]

I know right!? its like these people have never heard of not having tons of technology next to them all the time :/

[@KaijuBiologist]

Hmm, you're right. Never thought of it that way.

[@mnomadvfx]

Extract what? If it's something small like an SSD or laptop then fine, but anything person sized isn't going to fly (literally). Even for search and rescue these things are only good for getting an EMT to the patient so that emergency medical care can be administered ASAP in preparation for a helicopter extraction. Likewise these would be better for assisting such helicopter operations on the ground to prepare the way.

[@TenTalentsTrading]

Rapid insertion and extraction to and from the objective.

[@_drnova1064]

I'm sure whatever people you will be fighting will just let it sit there and will do nothing about it.

[@brad5426]

Yes indeed these forces are very special

[@DJ_POOP_IT_OUT_FEAT_LIL_WiiWii]

Looks tight around the nuts 00:37

[@TenTalentsTrading]

Rapid insertion and extraction to and from the objective.

[@_drnova1064]

@@TenTalentsTradingrapidly getting killed because you strapped four jet engines to your hands and are in plain view in an era where every soldier is already always looking at the sky because they don't want to get killed by drones. Get a fucking helicopter 4head, it's probably less expensive than one of these.

[@EGvids1]

It’s BS 😅

[@zzz-901]

​@@TenTalentsTradinguntil they get shot down while unable to return fire and all that money and training gets wasted in a matter of seconds

[@skooterbooters]

Now imagine if he was wearing tactical rollerblades too… UNSTOPPABLE

[@brianb4390]

😂😂

[@mystic1185]

Put some heelies in some military boots XD

[@Surfwr3ck3r]

Underrated comment.

[@entropy417]

Bro he’d be moving around like the knightmare mechs from Code Geass or the racing units from Immortal Grand Prix

[@ShewedDude]

😂

[@yoihoiminoi3661]

I like how the jet suit is genuinely being considered for use by the pentagon

[@wordofswords5386]

Pentagon has considered using a lot of retarded shit so it doesnt say much. I mean they litterally spent billions on the LCS program.

[@boofenhertz7418]

Pentagon would be better off funding kamikaze drone swarms

[@OB.x]

this is the stupidest thing ever a gigantic waste of tax money. Cats were thought to be considered a great idea by the military as survelience and tank destroyers too. I mean this is really cool, but practicality of this? you're a bigger target for one with all that gear.

[@scarecentral1565]

Cause it's bad ass and this is America

[@czvsc954]

Stealth recon missions? I doubt you guys know anything about that

[@CrimsonRaven51]

Remember the old “Bell Rocket Belt” back in 1962? They used to perform at large events. Original military application for troops prooved to be to expensive and impractical. This seems a great improvement.

[@elitemage101]

Research like this is amazing and while I doubt it will be used as this is advertised I do see the potential for mobility without the need of a heli. All depends how efficient and or quiet it can get.

[@paythepenance8980]

It’s getting more funding for rescue missions atm, specifically for people lost at sea. They deploy from helicopters so they conserve their battery life for finding the person along the surface.

[@coolice5786]

​@@paythepenance8980Nice, I think this device is way more useful for transport and rescue scenarios, Instead of being used for combat.

[@BridgetKF]

The problem I can see, besides the use of arms, is once they're airborne, they're highly vulnerable. Unless it's really, **REALLY** fast, if someone can get a bead on them, they could end up shot before they escape. And, of course, that thing is LOUD. So stealth is going to be a problem. Now, that being said, I could very much see this as a search and rescue vehicle very easily.

[@kirill2525]

i was saying that too. the jets are fragile so you could shoot them when unguarded. by the time your taking it off you could be shot. it alerts a whole block so id get my mortars redy if i heard this comming. also fpv drones with guns could outmaniver and take these guys out easy if the pilots are good

[@georgieklimeck1186]

This is never going to be practical for the military given the lack of fuel load. This product is more in line with an f-1 car than a scouting vehicle.

[@georgieklimeck1186]

They should focus on creating hype for a racing circuit.

[@BridgetKF]

@@georgieklimeck1186 Like I said, good for Search and Rescue efforts, but tactical? On most situations? Not likely. Unless going quickly from ship to ship to carry lines across so that two ships can join together to aid another ship or bring cargo across.

[@forasago]

Problem: For the search part an unmanned drone will be better, and for the actual rescue part this won't do at all. You can't carry somebody else on this thing. Could be a way to get a doctor to a patient quickly though.

[@gaveintothedarkness]

This would be amazingly perfect when they have to solve the platform jumping puzzle to get the hidden power ups.

[@Hyperfoxeye]

Especially when they need to breach into an ISIS fortress but the fuel cell used for the door is located on a platform thatll test the very limits of the jetpack

[@Theydas]

Just use drones.

[@logandunlap9156]

@@Theydasthe fuck is a drone, that doesn’t show up in the strategy guide

[@arok2606]

The sentry mounted on the shoulder is crazy

[@ngocanhtrinh1109]

nah they put a pistol on a jetpack the frick is that gonna help?

[@raymondcahyadi3094]

Do you even understand what a concept means lol..?? @@ngocanhtrinh1109

[@zzz-901]

​@@ngocanhtrinh1109the whole enemy squad is going to be laughing when mr. jetpack misses all his shots and is used for target practice lol

[@extraterrestrial7424]

I remember playing XCom/Ufo Enemy Unknown back then, this suit was a total gamechanger in the combat against OP aliens.

[@6thUser]

I think this would be more useful for Search and Rescue teams, for hard to reach terrain where helicopters would have trouble landing

[@OifelOifel]

There is a video on that.

[@colbyboucher6391]

Yeah. Any "tactical" use is sort of outweighed by being bulky enough to replace most of what a soldier normally carries.

[@bestieswithtesties]

@@colbyboucher6391 You lack imagination. This allows for guys to cover much more ground in a fraction of the time it would on foot. Sure it's of no use to the average soldier with a 50lbs rucksack but for a light quick reaction force whether offensive or defensive meant to just deploy to certain positions as quickly as possible it would be a game changer.

[@r0br33r]

@@bestieswithtesties Stfu lmao, you're literally living in fantasyland and you have *absolutely no idea what you're talking about* - go back to COD permavirgin reject

[@dr.jekyll2017]

And faster support.

[@DisturbedGold]

We all know our current most pressing military challenge is getting over short fences. This will be a game changer.

[@garesonc9672]

You win.

[@pcproffy]

Introducing our Tactical Jet Suit Stealth Team

[@CatWithAOpinion]

@@pcproffy the only thing I cant see about the stealth team is why they would alert an entire street of their location with those loud ass engines😂

[@chocomojo9552]

I love the smell of sarcasm in the morning.😆😆😆

[@aSubjectProduction]

At a meager 150 db lol

[@xanthonyjamesx]

I love your products & their innovation

[@w.a.o.a.w]

This is what Norman Osborn has been working on recently, much love to Norman and his future endeavors at Oscorp. ✨

[@holoqofholoqqia9503]

It's so hard to measure how practical it is in military usage but I can definitely see how good it can be used in the rescue service. Edit: I love keyboard warriors

[@MetalHippie83]

Yeah the sound by itself is the biggest loser for me.

[@Ahahahhaaah]

I literally commented the same thing lol, very impractical in its current state.

[@crjcrj8443]

I saw a film where the British military used something similar to board ships from zodiac craft. It appeared effective

[@hauntinghistory5342]

When there is no nation,no freedom..whom are u going to save then?!!! Every major invention around us is the product of military💝🇬🇧

[@MrHammerman97]

Imagine hundreds of fighters with these on top of all other forms of combat. This is just another new level of warfare. Creating more chaos in real Time when ww3 does officially start

[@infamoswordz]

I knew it would eventually happen

[@ButFirstHeLitItOnFire]

You’d be surprised how much the budget skyrockets when you obtain Government/Military funding and their additional R&D capabilities. Just look at movies that get to use real US military stuff to bolster their image, like the Micheal Bay transformers movies.

[@ottobaym01488]

И тут кончилось топливо а вы пока это снимете не мобильны значит шумная мишень пока далеко до идеала годиться для богатых туристов далеко не улететь шум и тепло в тепловизоре я бы такое в бою неиспользовал можно быстро погибнуть 😅😅😅подходит для служб спасения и патрулей полиции морских патрулей

[@swojal1493]

Of course bro😂 theres no use for them otherwise

[@ButFirstHeLitItOnFire]

@@swojal1493 I don’t know, if they ever make them practical enough and get the price down enough for the average to moderately rich person I could see a lot of people buy these instead of cars. I know I would. Most of my life is pretty local so as long as it isn’t storming this is safer and more practical for me in my average life then a car would ever be. Wouldn’t need to worry about traffic or parking or downed roads (or roads at all really) or other drivers (seriously half of them down here drive like they have a death wish and want to take anyone they can with them.)… Just get dressed, throw on the rig and go wherever you need to without obstruction.

[@Tom-ku8bu]

But what if you getting shoot bevore you landed? I think this system is a little unpractical for that application. Maybe to control it with the feed to free up the hands would be better.

[@Rarrrrw]

Now you are will be the great asset for the company

[@user-ow7hr1tt5e]

Already been tested by Royal Marines for boarding ships, also by Mountain Rescue as a 1st response before main rescuers get there. Gravity Industries.

[@hunterofdark2]

Until you actually hear that sound of take off in real life you can't really comprehend it trough the video. The video itself show is to be loud but it doesn't do the sound any justice until you see it for yourself. Had a great privilege of seeing Richard Browning and Gravity a few years back in Belgrade. Best experience you can imagine

[@soupcool1858]

Wow, I didn't know he was in Belgrade😮Thats awesome

[@hunterofdark2]

@@soupcool1858 yes they were a few years back. There was one more pilot with Richard. Being close to the jet and hearing it start is literally like hearing a real jet. When it flies, even in your close proximity, it is so groundshakingly powerful, it feels amazing to watch, I can't imagine even flying in it

[@hunterofdark2]

@@gil658 At that time I belive it was a few minutes, but this was years ago, right now I beleive the vehicle has advanced and most likely has more power and longetivity (not really super sure about the details)

[@badfoody]

the noise isn't a good thing

[@charleybonham3411]

Im sure the opfor love the sound of it as well

[@CrypticRite]

Coast guard is gonna love this thing.

[@sparksmcgee6641]

Yep, loading people up in a zodiac in the bering sea to go over and inspect a boat. Just hop instead. And medical pick ups boat to boat.

[@user-hk7ud8bq3g]

they already have a proof of concept video of this

[@BisexualPlagueDoctor]

I believe these were specifically made by the navy or coast guard Atleast a much more bulky one was made

[@ImNotFine44]

Till it gets wet

[@lemonbread2165]

Nah water proof it

[@AverageMichaelJordans]

I can't describe the glee in my voice at 01:14. I couldn't stop myself from screaming "IT'S A GUN??" because it was just so cool to me. It doesn't matter how infeasible this is, doing this for the sake of doing it is always gonna be worthwhile

[@jroc863]

This might work! I can see this being useful

[@kn1ght722]

I see the main possible use of this is scaling rough terrain/obstacles quickly, such as simply getting on to the roof of a house or onto a short rocky ridge line. Doesn't need to have extended flight time (although the more the better), it just needs to let you basically hop up onto something quickly that you otherwise could not do without ladders, grappling hooks, etc. Also due to the noise it should probably be used only in an active zone where your presence is already known or expected.

[@aquillandscroll6428]

Yep, a very effective equipment for setting up ambush angles that catch enemies off gaurd, hell if they hear the sound of jet they’ll no doubt have ti redirect some of their manpower to watch the higher surroundings.

[@EllieBergeron92]

Yeah, and looking extra-cool

[@kadewiedeman3127]

If you really want to get into the details of it, these devices do not fulfill any role not already occupied by cheaper, safer, more effective equipment. For the outlined suggestion of rapidly traversing difficult terrain, any crew cabin helicopter or other VTAL will do the job a whole lot better, and you'd know what I mean if you've ever watched the 101st run a practice air assault. And if you're suggesting that they'd need to do that on a patrol, or on the fly in combat, then that's a misunderstanding of how combat and patrolling works. If your team comes across difficult terrain like that and didn't know about it well enough in advance to already be going there in a bird, then you slept through the briefing and have failed as a leader.

[@kn1ght722]

@@kadewiedeman3127 Agreed, however I'm just thinking from "what if" scenarios where say you could not use a helicopter (maybe the airspace isn't clear) but a height advantage is known to exist that you still wish to utilize. A jetpack like this might just be the answer. But of course like you said most operations are planned in advance and another solution is probably safer. Still a neat idea that might one day aid in actual situations (probably after the tech is much more refined).

[@xisotopex]

might be a good substitute for fast roping or at least in addition

[@theend1555]

Flight time and noise are the biggest drawbacks I think. It's cool to imagine a squad of special forces flying into really tight areas on these to execute a mission but usually stealth is key for those keys and this thing is VERY loud

[@mannyechaluce3814]

and it is very slow, notice how it made the turn around the corner :D

[@TheTrueHolyDarkness]

I wouldn't bring it for a stealth mission (or if I did, it'd be for the exfiltration phase if it's honestly the best option for the context). Stick to rope for that. I'm just imagining what the Ukraine army could do with this thing if it magically had another 30 years of development in so far as combined arms urban warfare is concerned. I doubt noise is a factor given the backdrop of tanks and artillery. I'm not imagining everyone equipped with these things. Just one team (per the many of other specialists participating in the battle) that knows what they're doing, repositioning as needed as the already noisy battle develops to provide a more mobile overwatch. Even then, it'd just be an option. No reason for it not to be viable however.

[@lcfflc3887]

worse idea to infiltrate yourself in to the battle zone, you'll get shot before you even make it there, becoming a flying human target before even putting up a fight.

[@6gunbeaufordiii514]

bigger drawback is someone who's spent at least 2 hours of skeet shooting practice

[@Ashmole3]

I guess the advantage would be low/zero radar signature for insertions but yeah this thing is so loud and just makes you a target. It is really fucking cool though

[@andrewjack5755]

Once the tech gets more manageable, the maneuverability of a small unit is unmatched

[@RaVirrTheTrader]

You guys did a good job editing out all the "WHEEEEEE!!!"s

[@poopagore]

I can't really imagine how practical this can be but it's pretty badass lol

[@miguelgonzalez4799]

Maybe natural disasters for pilots who can’t land on obstacles

[@opinion56]

I mean they did fly a 2 whole ass helicopters inside bin ladens backyard.

[@wifi_soldier5076]

Right now sure, but 10-20 years when it improves.

[@hawkeye4469]

Have you ever had to get from one mountaintop to another as quickly as possible?

[@poopagore]

@@mac11380 jesus could you imagine. especially if the Germans had no clue and suddenly they see flying people with dangling legs flying all over lol would be insane

[@peterlowell7963]

Oh yeah! They’re solving the can’t use arms problem. That be cool if you could stabilize one thruster and let the operator use his weapon. Very cool.

[@jackcallahan1848]

Being perfectly still with no cover in plain sight of anything else!! How nice

[@derjoh1986]

I thought about that as well! They should have it where the soldier have the freedom to use a handheld weapon in the air.

[@ottobaym01488]

На его базе лучше сделать дрон или бпла с бомбой в 90 кг будет больше пользы а человек скорее всего погибнет он лёгкая мишень может только ночью но есть тепловизоры его легко сбить и дорого много топлива которое сразу загориться как на огнеметчике в войну

[@aspopulvera9130]

Isn't there's a similar one that was built a decade ago and it was performing quite well but later i never heard of it anymore

[@peterlowell7963]

@@jackcallahan1848 Fair point.

[@apachetamizha-1893]

Extraordinary 😊

[@_Ani_]

Finally getting to see those W40K Assault Marines in action :)

[@afraidofwhatdonotbeafraid]

I feel like this is great for rescue missions that doesn't necessarily involve combat

[@stevenshar1233]

@@Staurcomb I've never even considered. The recoil would 100% be an issue

[@casifamo]

agreed!

[@Thor.Jorgensen]

Until you point the jet exhaust at whoever you're trying to rescue and burn their face off.

[@nathanrigger15]

@@Thor.Jorgensen it can allow you to get into places that would cause a helicopter to crash

[@jerrell1169]

@@stevenshar1233 Not really, unless you're shooting a 50cal or something. Recoil on 5.56 like is used in M4s is minimal, enough that DI's in basic will place it in front of their nuts and fire to show everyone it won't actually hit from recoil. Helicopters don't need to land to rescue people, in fact that rarely do. They instead lower a line and an exfil device which you strap into and are pulled up into the helicopter. If helicopters are not an option there are always pararescuemen who will escort someone away on foot until they can be exfilled by a ground vehicle or by an aircraft.

[@banjiman9869]

I can see this being useful once more personnel armor is advanced. More torso and head cover, and compacting the size of the jet system.

[@BSB333]

What, no leg armor?

[@aaronmcneil3941]

A good cup would be a nice addition

[@c0ya1]

@@BSB333 titanfall pilots.

[@Mavrik9000]

@@BSB333 You don't need legs to fly!

[@BSB333]

@@Mavrik9000 you have arteries in your legs. If your legs get shot, good change you will bleed out. Also, good luck controlling your flight while being shot. They will drop like a wounded bird, but heavier. You really don't think things through, do you?

[@robzan6663]

I usually prefer the shield pack as my Strategem, but I like this one too, it can be nice to get the highground sometimes.

[@DMINATOR]

this is excellent to quickly get to higher ground in an instant, and overall changing positions quickly.

[@salm8990]

This is like the jump pack of a 40k space marine. We are working in exo suite’s to carry more weight and with this they will be insane.

[@paleofolk]

cod advanced warfare?

[@JD-bk4zi]

@@paleofolk Adeptus Astartes you heretic

[@KitKatHexe]

@@JD-bk4zi Why'd you have to label him a heretic? We don't fucking want him! Give him to the Tau!

[@agustinbre364]

@@paleofolk 2 iq

[@abbadullreee3298]

@@paleofolk HERESY

[@uamade]

for military applications it may be a challenge because the noise levels are quite high and the enemy can spot the suite and shoot it. also anti aircraft missiles probably can target it too.

[@doremonhg]

Highly doubt it. This is used for low flight level operation, of which camera can have no way to lock onto the target. Stick to building/natural cover and you're pretty much invisible. Could be a pretty good way to introduce shock troop to the battlefield. Imagine parachute trooper but faster and more versatile

[@Lipi19821]

@@doremonhg ahhh...another 18 year old general....thos guy is best and eassiest target on the battlefield....like shooting ducks but eassier...

[@szynkom7089]

@@Lipi19821 +1

[@birtalanlorant5572]

@@Lipi19821 so like any chinook or blackhawk helicopter trying to insert troops?

[@Killjoy0329]

Idk if they’ll use AA missiles on them since small arms fire can eliminate the target since there’s no armor, also we don’t know how well the jet packs itself hold up against small arms fire. I’d imagine even a 9mm will pose a danger to its structural integrity. Plus how difficult is it to repair? If you need extra chips and boards and wires on you at all times for repairs then… it adds extra weight onto the soldier which makes it very dangerous. But as technology improves who knows, maybe this is the first step of military jet pack usage. But then again in WW2 they have already done personal helicopters and others along those lines, conventional way to carry troops offers the most protection for our troops so far. So we can all hope it’ll get used, but I know what we all hope for are our soldiers coming home safe

[@Albert_EGGsker]

*”What You’re Seeing Is Advanced Warfare.”*

[@Conizer]

Bro, imagine robbing a millitary base and finding one jetpack, it feels so futuristic

[@startagain127]

There's going to be one very very specific use case that this will be just incredible for.

[@chocomojo9552]

Beside jumping from/ onto a roof. I don't think so.

[@amazingdude9042]

he he. this the stupidest sh*t you can bring to combat. while you are doing your dumb a** flying sh*t, an enemy can literally shoot you down easily without even having any skills at shooting.

[@tc9634]

Yeeting off of your mistresses bedroom balcony when her husband comes home early?

[@jessespencer7029]

There's footage of them being used for ship boarding exercises. That seems like a perfect use case. They were able to quickly jump from one ship to the next. Can't wait for footage of the Coast Guard boarding cartel drug smuggling subs in 2030.

[@chocomojo9552]

@@amazingdude9042 This is Duck hunt, with extra steps.

[@purplefrank9717]

I think the best use of this will come from the ability to rapidly attain elevation, like scaling a building for a sniper and / or being able to relocate quickly over large distances. Plus you don't have to worry about terrain or chokepoints if you can just gly over them or flank them from behind. The pinnacle of this tech will most likely be achieved when it is upgraded to be hands free. Additionally, troops can theoretically deploy from airplanes without parachutes or fly deep behind enemy lines for insertion.

[@Sophocles13]

Fuel capacity and therefore range are it's biggest limits though. And if you fly much higher than the treetops any MANPAD would smoke you. These things aren't too fast so even rifle fire is a threat. These things are great for rescue in challenging environments, even naval boarding applications. But they still have great limitations

[@Shvetsario]

Exactly

[@klutzspecter3470]

I hope you understand there is a reason Parachutes work still its silent and quiet. It doesn’t make noise and requires no fuel. When you’re “going behind enemy lines” you leave NO TRACE not even a sound. A jet pack is oing to be noticed and if not, that’s extra useless gear when you could’ve packed ammo or extra rations and medical supplies.

[@zZrEtRiBuTiOnZz]

So basically Valkyrie in real life. (That's an Apex reference for the uninitiated).

[@halometroid]

The real best use is traversing uneven terrain, or going up mountains for rescue.

[@moereece855]

Some of you may think this is highly inconvenient, and you're right, but the first tank ever was inconvenient too, and it was the thing that defined who won and who lost in that battle

[@MrMotorbikeServices]

Amazing !

[@wowomah6194]

I could see the theoretical benefit for urban combat, but for most ground encounters, you're going to want to just stay super low as well as in large enough groups that it wouldn't be feasible to have multiple operators. But for urban strike teams who could theoretically jump from building to building, locking down sectors of cities: incredible

[@carval51]

it's prob more of beach landing

[@wowomah6194]

@@MS-wz9jm That's not even possible. A manpad could not lock onto a target this small with a heat signature that small. You'd have to substantially modify it and furthermore, you wouldn't have the time to lock on because they wouldn't be flying high enough or out in the open to where you'd be able to get them. Furthermore, this is for tactical usage likely and therefore you wouldn't even know they were there until they were already in position to be firing.

[@dustydeemer8347]

​@wowomah6194 they would get shot out of the sky instantly either way. cant miss a man with a screaming rocket attached to his ass. another waste of tax dollars.

[@avbhinaya]

Best flying target practice.

[@ethosforeign728]

this would help soldiers relocate fall back and avoid missile and drones ordinance if they get the heads up, the can easily carry munitions, mines and weaponry across a battlefield, you could avoid minefields, scout theres so many possibilities and its an insane jump in technology.

[@samwebb585]

Saw this and was IMMEDIATELY transported back to wanting to be the jet trooper on Star Wars Battlefront II.Just don't let anyone shoot at the fuel source... What a world we live in!

[@mrgamerguy321]

This is about as real as Star Wars too… FAKE!!

[@cheesi4632]

love the jet trooper in bf1 and 2. so fun, i love getting a kill by shooting a rocket mid-jet boost

[@Fuerwahrhalunke]

If the fuel source isn't protected by specially made thick kevlar, I don't think the designers haven't put much thought into this thing.

[@internetuser736]

Loved the aerial class in that game. First order had smoothest movement

[@Eleolius]

@@Fuerwahrhalunke I feel like most bullets that are likely to hit the fuel source also might hit the operator...

[@kjs37768]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@XLORDPROPL]

People in the past: We will have flying cards in the future! People in the future:

[@atchmon902]

Jet packs are always a very cool idea. Not necessarily good or practical, but very cool.

[@MrJaldal]

The only limiting factor is a fuel force with enough energy potencial.

[@spitfire3032]

Yeah, I don't really see how this makes any practical sense. Sure soldiers can fly around and whatnot, but there are so many more practical, better ways for insertion and extraction. Like parachuting and helicopters. This is a big hunk of junk on your back. It's really heavy, bulky and noisy. Soldiers land and then they have to carry this thing around for a good hour or so. You can't just "leave it" because it'll probably be stolen by enemies or destroyed and it's too expensive. You have to carry huge load the entire time (it also limits how much weapons and ammo you can carry). It can probably be effective in the navy, in some short range scouting or when they need to quickly board another boat/ship.

[@MrJaldal]

@@spitfire3032 Wait 15-20 years and look at it again. It will make sense, maybe not in direct combat, but recon and logicstics. Once you can travel a longer distance this becomes quite useful for fast insertion and or extraction.

[@Aabergm]

I believe the correct description is easy target. Its loud and unarmoured, conceptually cool but militarily redundant.

[@ashleygoggs5679]

@@spitfire3032 parachuting and helicopters also have limitations.

[@Icanseeyoupee]

We're getting there, slowly, but I see progress. Well done mate. 👏

[@halfpint5877]

You're acting like its made by a dude, its a very wealthy company

[@dystopia6726]

This thing releases a bunch of heat for sure, stop and think first cause these idiots dont care about you...

[@nandrews8412]

Should be a on a robotic solder then armor won't be as much of a problem. Plus the bonus of computer targeting system.

[@strikefallstudios]

@@halfpint5877 it started with a dude bro XD

[@halfpint5877]

@@strikefallstudios so? He is smart enough to understand something like this requires a team of highly intelligent individuals to make it work

[@liamramsey4468]

Ok we have the jumpsuit, now all we need is wall running, technology that lets us go faster then the speed of light, and most importantly: Titans

[@LJohnsonStudios]

Of all the things I've seen on the battlefields of the Frontier, the pilot is the true dominant force.

[@deurikin2466]

I can’t imagine the emotions that guy had doing those drills. Must have been pretty fun and exilerating

[@TheSuperFunPuppetShow]

Ikr that was too cool to watch

[@MrSoccerball100]

At the end it looked like he was suppressing a huge grin. You could tell he was on cloud nine.

[@MandoMadness]

Or terrifying

[@riptear]

Hes the creator, another day at the job :)

[@wtdconcepts]

I know this is still very early on in this technology's life but seeing a "soldier" (test pilot) in full kit jump into a jet suit is giving me some real "the future is now" vibes.

[@-pmh-8074]

Let me demonstrate my lack of original thought , I want to tell you what I think. I have an opinion, I want to sound as if I have a better understanding of this ridiculous fake display of 1920's retro rocket tech than everyone else. My interpretation is much easier to stomach and ultimately at the end of my dissertation of bovine digested grasses you will come to realize my superiority over the rest of the methane producing herd.

[@untrannify]

Listen to the canadian minister of defense say it straight, that fr33 en3rgy and other unfathomable technology was suppressed for a long time.

[@andrewdavenport8193]

I literally said the future is now by the time the video finished as well

[@DuBstep115]

@@andrewdavenport8193 incoming a near future dystopian movie with these in it.

[@LinoTVOfficial]

bruh literally all this technology has been out, just not released to the public’s eye. The military’s Technology has always been so advanced . they show us what they want to show us 😊

[@veritasjustus8543]

seems great for QRA if accompanied by mayne a drone carrying easily accessible kit and weapons. Maybe even good for missle strike evacs, firefighters, or a really nice sniper hide...seems a bit cumbersome for many operations, but certainly useful for plenty others.

[@Blooper1980]

Thanks for the warning!

[@IRLFlightSim]

I think some of the largest factors are going to be how loud it is for one. How long it takes to get ready with it. How much fuel it expends. The weight. And the mobility with it on your back

[@AjayKumar-hh6hx]

Also the vectors. Despite being able to manipulate it with hands, they should also have thrust vectors and gimbals (if they don't already have them). This connected with neutral networks can expedite development. I'm sure they are already doing all this, but no harm comes from some excited speculation

[@soggybiscotti8425]

Gee, thanks captain painfully obvious. Who would have guessed all of those extremely blatant limiting factors, were indeed limiting factors?

[@2000brettpaul]

Imagine getting assaulted by a team with jet packs - would you like to defend against that?

[@soggybiscotti8425]

@@2000brettpaul EMP. Then all you're fighting is falling debris.

[@efugee]

And if you pull a muscle you fall out of the sky.

[@Super_Ammo]

This is the guy in the video game you shoot first so his jetpack explodes and takes out a bunch of enemies next to him.

[@rossmullett2998]

😆

[@ZeR-rm1pf]

Or just use a heat seaking missiles 🤣

[@charliecook-pt6gu]

yeah so your flying along and you see some enemy below or in front of you and now you are just an unarmed target for the few seconds it would take to land and transition to the weapon this is pure novelty in a combat situation.

[@user-eh2rj3ph6h]

Great way to deliver any heavy weapon system, like, Javelin of MK19 on the top of high building during city fights. Great way to change your position, if you were discovered. Just fly to another rooftop to another spot. War is loud, so sound of this equipment is not so important, especially if you are keeping your enemy at the distance from urbi. The only rival of these warmachines are FPV drones- less, during flights, and more on the spots.

[@Francesco-gf1sv]

I guess it comes down to strategy, but anyways, it would be interesting to see its role in the field, or just in a airsoft game too.

[@monkeybarmonkeyman]

Only problem I see with such a suit is what one single bullet can do in a combat zone. One to any part of the 'pilot' or worse, one to any of that technology. But as with most new tech ideas, that journey of a thousand steps always starts with the first one. All the best developing this further.

[@WarningStrangerDanger]

In the near future, AI will handle the jets based on the demands. We nearly have the technology already, in cars and drones. We have robots that can react fast enough to the sound of weaponry that they can both dodge and deflect enemy fire faster than the human brain can process. In the near future, we will have no need for these humans to be in direct combat, but will likely use these kinds of things to rescue/escape/reposition people.

[@genericscout5408]

It's so noisy that in situations where you'll be in combat it'll be nearly useless to actually use. This might have more application for rescue workers in the civilian world. More or less the moment you hear one of these you'll be ready to ambush the operator of the jetpack. and the operator will never be able to return fire while his jets are in use. He/She must be able to have some means of self defense while mobile or else using this in combat is impossible. not to mention giving away your position.

[@WarningStrangerDanger]

@@genericscout5408 Agreed. Just because the military develops it, doesn't mean it has to be used in combat. This could be useful for plenty of other scenarios where a helicopter with a rope team wouldn't be helpful.

[@anririhar]

Есть такой спорт - стендовая стрельба по тарелочкам , думаю вся эта технологическая оснастка не выдержит обычной картечи.

[@narrativeless404]

@@anririhar Русня

[@OccupiedMuffins]

In like 25 years, this idea is going to lead to some INSANE stuff.

[@aerystargaryenii2565]

Its already been 30 years since the first successful prototype of a "jet pack" was made. We won't get them until they have already been used in war and by then I'll be either too old or dead.

[@efugee]

The only application this will ever have is red bull xgames style gimmicks.

[@withnail29]

It will be outdated by then. Far to noisy so will be replaced by something electric maybe

[@RazorsharpLT]

Depends if it get's funding There was a Fission Pulse engine created in the 60's called NERVA which could get us to mars in 8 weeks. It got discontinued due to budget

[@angellestat2730]

yeah, jet troopers death everywhere.. because this sucks in every way..

[@ogre7699]

We're getting there, lads.

[@battletroll1likesminecraft214]

This is could actually save lives in a situation where say a bunch of people are stuck in a burning high-rise

[@hayden.A0]

I mean, it's still incredibly impressive that something like this is even possible. We often take for granted the sheer genius behind things like our own smartphones and such. Stuff that were mere dreams and science fiction a few short decades ago.

[@whwhwhhwhhhwhdldkjdsnsjsks6544]

Jet packs did exist like 40 years ago. They’re just now becoming fairly close to being practical

[@PhantomViper49]

@@whwhwhhwhhhwhdldkjdsnsjsks6544 Yes but they were very limiting when the first came out. Modern jet packs have gotten a lot smaller, more fuel efficient, etc.

[@yzh2154]

I mean looking back at the history of science this is not that surprising. 200 years from now people will be looking back like damn we used to use internet and cars? Fucking peasants.

[@icemine2418]

@K Ally r/PhonesAreBad

[@kevinfortsch]

America spends how many billions on military? Where do you think they money goes? Camo print clothes, guns and ammo? Like the robot dogs they had delivering food over covid, real life jet packs... This stuffs been around for years already, it's just the military can't show it to you're average Joe because their minds will explode from seeing stuff like this... Remember the future they talked about in the 70's, 80's and 90's? Were finally living it..

[@123GOHANZ]

I can see this having incredible potential in massive urban centers

[@NeostormXLMAX]

Realistically war nowdays barely happens in massive urban centres, and even if it does like bakhmut recently, slow flying things like these are sitting ducks

[@123GOHANZ]

@@NeostormXLMAX Hence why I used the word “potential”

[@Travis_22]

Slow and low. Hmmm

[@nickbeckwith6211]

Oh I thought you meant for commuters. That would be a brief, entertaining bloodbath. For seizing high ground and initiating top down room clearing attacks on structures it should work well. Wouldn’t want to take a bullet to the kerosene filled fuel tank though.

[@HshshaHahahaua]

​​@@NeostormXLMAXlook up black hawk helicopters storm downtown Los Angeles 2-4-19. Black op missions occur in urban environments all the time we just don't hear about them.

[@akborhossainbabu470]

Amazing

[@benitoswagoini4713]

Cant wait the more see the next generation of jet suits

[@cflo1386]

I was a young kid in 1986, one morning before school this new cartoon came on tv with cool suits equipped with weapons and a jet pack. I knew then someday I would see the real life version of Centurions.

[@Deadeye777]

Hell yes - Ace McCloud is my namesake! Everyone thinks I just call myself Ace not that I was named after "THE FIRST MAN TO HANGLIDE OFF OF MOUNT EVEREST - UPSIDE DOWN"!

[@RA10H56]

I still have Metlar at my moms! He continues to battle and entertain my children and my neices and nephews!

[@austntexan]

Nostalgia and sentimentality. Those are the ONLY practical reasons for this ill-considered contraption. My guess is he books speaking engagements behind this thing and gives the standard "never give up on your dreams" speech. Of course, this guy's dream is essentially useless in this configuration. Design is a reiterative process of killing one's darlings. This should've been scrapped long ago and a new design addressing its shortcoming should've been pursued. Instead he's given up, and going after the engagement money.

[@RA10H56]

I would say he looks more like a zone rider then a centurion.😀

[@dakoderii4221]

They had a jetpack like this in a Super Bowl Halftime in the 70's.

[@Ponen77]

Interesting and liking the development, many people raise noise concerns but it must be kept in mind that tanks, helicopters, apcs etc are also pretty noisy but they get the job done when used in their correct roles. I can see that if they opt to develop it further the jetpacks can have uses, for example I think they could be useful in scaling rocky mountainous terrain, say like quickly getting troops into blocking/vantage points during ongoing battle, where noise is not a concern and rather speed of maneuverability to outflank enemies is of vital importance. Sure drones can do a lot of tasks but when you have situations where you need boots on the ground these may come in handy.

[@skunkbeef3417]

I was thinking they'd be useful to break enemy lines and for flanking

[@xxkildarxx]

@@mattmurphy7030 Lots of jobs use lots of equipment that can result in catastrophic injury if not used correctly. Is there still a high rate of injury when the equipment is used correctly?

[@philhatfield2282]

As long as you were never jetting into hostile situations it could be useful. A squad of men could conceivably move more rapidly, or up steep surfaces, or over water. Land away from combat, dismount and then deploy. Go into hostile areas, a stray bullet could end you quickly, and the noise would alert the enemy. Tanks and aircraft make noise too, but they have significant armor or significant weapon systems or superior speed to stay alive longer. One bullet isn't likely to end their flight spectacularly.

[@Ponen77]

@@mattmurphy7030 oh without a doubt early adoption of tech like these will come with their own host of issues and risks, look at the history of the development of airplanes and helicopters...plenty of accidents, crashes and deaths, which all led to lessons learnt and better safety mechanisms and practices put in place, and even then there are crashes... anything that takes one high up in the air comes with its inherent risks.

[@DenterNurbay]

Except military tanks and helicopters are heavily armored and weaponized unlike the defenceless human you're exposing with this jet. These might be a one time use for quick positioning on top of buildings or so but it would more likely be used out of the battlefield for like scouting purposes, passing trough a mine field, climbing up cliffs and so on.

[@Tigerratcat]

His dip game is on point

[@elliotfuselier1283]

For escapes, this is perfect.

[@andrewowens4421]

While right now it probably won't get a lot of use, in the future it definitely could be used effectively. Especially in urban combat where buildings provide a natural cover.

[@rennypd6434]

"buildings provide a natural cover" lol😂

[@user-rx1jm5lh9f]

Or it will be used by medics or just in mountains

[@Vysair]

@@rennypd6434look at ukraine, urban combat is very much real

[@kevincornell1439]

​@rennypd6434 yes cover for the guy shooting from it at the slow moving flying target that can't return fire lol.

[@tonnimontana5378]

😂😂😂😂 в городских боях такие будут "отлетать" в первую очередь, как приоритетные цели. Благо они размером почти со слона.

[@JP-qb3ny]

Saw this ok Instagram. They were demonstrating it with the Royal Marines on being able to quickly board from ship to ship in the ocean.

[@meowtank]

Ooooooh

[@davidaustin902]

Okay, that makes sense.

[@argmon9090]

ok , that maybe the only purpose for this tbh.

[@Gearshoot]

I think the people in the other threads need to see this one…

[@kungfreddie]

That might sound good in theory.. and work when u have under 6m/s winds... but when u get up to 15-20m/s I don't think it will be useful.

[@joshdenton611]

The green screen technology really sells it.

[@GGdemiGG]

Honestly I see a sniper team using this set up. Since you’re not with the main body of the unit and main vehicles having this makes things interesting

[@Tzhz]

Honestly in terms of logistics these could be amazing for delivering ammo replens or moving wounded in 2 man groups, and the urban capabilities for rapid movement would be unmatched.

[@TheFlohRiDa]

they will likely eat more logistics then their use case would ease tho. Jetpack fuel + maitenance supplies for these cant be cheap or easy id imagine

[@kingxp3000]

I still think a drone would be faster lol

[@simonphoenix3789]

Ammo is heavy. Plus this thing already takes up a lot of space plus the hands. Adding any more weight to this would probably not work too well. Even more difficult would be moving wounded. That's a lot of weight, plus you have two men who can't use their arms. They would need some kind of sling to carry a wounded person, and also have to be skilled enough to not mess up and drop the person or crash into the ground themself.

[@BlackWolf9988]

They would be very easily detected and shot down in urban combat. These things are bad.

[@Theydas]

It's useless tech to sell to military and fill some corp pockets with your money. Just think about? Why use these loud, expensive nonsense when you could just use drones for delivery, scouting, or even attack with 100% safety for soldier on the other end?

[@bearsagainstevil]

people said parachutes were impractical for the military too once, I could see something like this being used a lot in the future

[@akira357]

lol do you know how many paratroopers died during ww2? It's nice to sit behind a desk talking about what efficient when the government literally send you to be a beta tester meat bag to play in their wars.

[@lordlopikong6940]

Too expensive

[@starfall179]

​​@@lordlopikong6940everything starts big and expensive, but as time goes on, humans will somehow be able to make it smaller and much more efficient. Just look at phones for example. I'm sure they can do it. For the price, yeah that's the government's part

[@channelname9256]

@@starfall179 Plus, if used, it would probably only be small strike teams using it, so it wouldn't be like we're buying huge amounts of jetpacks

[@WhateverProduction4]

Not with all the anti aircraft tech we already have that would just lock on to these slow ass things an knock ‘em dead in seconds. This is the stupidest idea I’ve seen from the military in modern day given everything that can very easily counter this. It’s cool, it’s flashy, it’s fun. I’d use it for fun. But no way in hell would I go, let alone order a whole squad to use these things in active duty. I’d laugh my ass off and start using them as aerial target practice if I was the enemy and saw, or heard, a squad of soldiers flying towards us on the battlefield with these bulky ass slow things lol. 😂

[@Bangersordie]

Just chilling in my tactical jet suit

[@fireonhair]

so freaking cool

[@GeorgeCowsert]

This is definitely gonna be something the super specialist elite guys would use in a "get in quick, light 'em up, bail" type situation.

[@samchoi9084]

they have UAV for that

[@FRFFW]

@@samchoi9084 Well this is kind of new for the personnel toy Flying your squad in ,but no transpot vehicle just your squad flying there 😂😂😂

[@JHK23PS5]

Gonna hear it coming from a mile away and a easy slow target for any kind of rifle fire

[@toxickilljoy9037]

Yeah seriously. Element of surprise goes to fuck all when you arrive to the tune of 4 small turbofan jet engines

[@Ukraineaissance2014]

Nobody is going anywhere quick with this shit tied to them.

[@coda8525]

I can see this making mountain warfare a lot easier. These things are fast too, it's pretty crazy. I can't imagine the scale they'll have it too in 10 more years.

[@FalconSixOne]

The main problem with mountain warfare is the amount of other kit you'd have to carry. In mountain ops you're typically restricted to what you can carry on your back, it's pretty difficult for logistical trucks and similar to follow you into a mountainous environment. You could utilize this jetpack in mountain ops, but to the detriment of everything else you wouldn't be able to carry.

[@kittrelkeller6423]

@@FalconSixOne I guess that's were drones come into play

[@deletedaccount175]

These will become a joke in human combat history, as hundreds of men will be shot out of the sky like they're clay pigeons

[@deletedaccount175]

@@kittrelkeller6423 exactly this, why would you put a person in a suit that literally any bullets to it or the pilot will cause a fatality, when we already have drones? Put all the funding money from this into stabilisation of guns on drones, make billions. Waste time on this, become a joke

[@sargeantgamerful]

@@deletedaccount175 look at this clown lmaoooooo you ever heard of paratroopers? Lmaoooooooo

[@misho200955]

I think its good for Naval operations because of the sounds of the waves and the speed of the soldiers’ positioning on the ships, and perhaps I am wrong lol 😅

[@Albert4084]

If you install the thruster on your waist and use your thigh muscles to control the flight direction, it will be a great advantage to fire with both hands in the air.

[@FreedomCompatriots]

I remember when this equipment first was introduced.. I immediately thought of the immense military applications for this.

[@Cicadastudio]

Enemy can see them from far and shoot them with that loud sound...there is no military use for this technology yet

[@KePzez]

@@Cicadastudio its a work in progress, just like how we go from spears to bow and arrow.

[@MrPland1992]

@@Cicadastudio yeah the military has had them since like the 1940’s or 1950’s, there’s literally no practical use for them. They gave the tech to nasa tho for space walks.

[@Cicadastudio]

@@KePzez that is a different story

[@koc988]

@@Cicadastudio It's always a different story until we finally refine it. It's almost certain that anything we make will eventually be used to kill someone.

[@Concord003]

I am watching you guys for several years now and I just love seeing how you progress from the first public test flights to actual trials with military. I wish you luck and success.

[@talkerbillhilton1137]

This may work for some really niche operations for a short time. The problem is, that all near peers are working on cheap to use anti drone kinetic systems. Their lethality would transfer well to a man in a jetsuit, with comporable engagement speeds and altitudes likely.........in fact it would be eaiser due to the larger target size and huge IR signature. Ergo it doubles your risk of being injured or dying as suddenly as falling from height becomes a major risk in addition to being shot at. It's so cool! but needs to come on some way, maybe BAE et al. will pick it up and take it further.

[@NeoIsrafil]

....ohhh...sweet jesus, i see eyetracking gun on a jetpack troop, thats a happy grunt right there... 😂 Man, murica just got the ability to field the flying eagles assault squadron or some other crazy future seal team shit and im so down for it as long as we get body cams because damn the footage would be INSANE.

[@mountainrescue777]

Pretty good stuff, been hearing that suit is making its way into mountain rescue... very good application getting a medic to the victim from the demo I saw

[@codeOwler]

no the medic would just crash into the side of a tree or run out of fuel after 5 minutes. helicopters are the tried and true.

[@davidknowsbetter8495]

What is he going to do when he gets to the victim. jets packs don't work like how they do in star wars... you need your hands for balance. cant carry some guy while using your nerd dreams at the same time

[@mahbuddykeith1124]

@@davidknowsbetter8495 The suggested doctrine is to have the jet paramedic get to the patient (who may be in a difficult to reach location), stabilize, and secure for medevac. You might be able to get the helicopter in there, but you still need someone on the ground to actually get them onto the helicopter.

[@elewie916]

We'll get there one day.

[@PSXnigma]

go go Space Marines! next: inventing a whole set of power armor

[@keepitsteel1993]

Warms my heart to know my kids will see a more horrific type of combat than ever before.

[@RodrigoOswego]

peopel in jetpacks getting shot out of the air?

[@keepitsteel1993]

@@RodrigoOswego yep and drones and robots and all the other nice things

[@genoob5843]

Just wait till they make this thing as quiet as a sleeping baby 😂😂😂

[@Darksky1001able]

@@keepitsteel1993 Brother have you SEEN World War 1?

[@GamStr-xq3vc]

@@Darksky1001able in world war 1 they didn't have drone strikes that killed 30 people without warning

[@timbrwolf1121]

Its getting closer. The mounted sidearm is a definite must have for any actual combat. Though I would work towards upgrading that to a PDW with more range, armor penetration, and capacity. There are a number of head tracking VR and AR solutions which could aid in the aiming of the mounted weapon.

[@ConcealedCourier]

Find a way to mount a Javelin on that thing.

[@Dr.KarlowTheOctoling]

@@ConcealedCourier Let’s mount two 105mm cannons on it as well while we’re at it.

[@willw1980]

@@Dr.KarlowTheOctoling no no, replace the engines with 105mm cannons.

[@raymartcarreon6069]

@@Dr.KarlowTheOctoling bolt some 12 M4 Carl Gustav 84mm recoiless rifles on that boi

[@bruhism173]

I think they should have a side mounted or shoulder mounted gun that aims where they look like in the Apache, and then be able to shoot it from there.

[@violakrone8429]

So cool

[@testingapps2145]

Enemy 1: Sounds similar. enemy 2: lets point ak to that direction.

[@Kane_Clutch]

This is impressive and this is only the beginning. I'm sure this could find use in many utility purposes around bases and fobs. Instead of the guys having to run to direction of attack, they can just jetpack to the closest safe spot and begin repelling the incursion, landing on top of fortifications to get height and angle advantage. Special forces could use these to take days off a march through treacherous terrain, and discard or store them for later pick up. With continued improvement, this will truly be the jet packing, laser gun having future we always dreamed of.

[@majormk5621]

Thinking the same thing

[@mrsam9206]

Ya discard a multi million dollar serialized equipment... that will never happen smh 🤦 This equipment is 100% not going to work on any battlefield... 1. Way to big and bulky 2. Very limited power source maybe 1 hour of flight time 3. The training to even operate this equipment would be ridiculous, every operator would need to know how to not only fix any problems but have the education to even understand it... 4. If you can't carry another troop and it's only a 1 man due to weight restrictions pshhh how you supposed to evac any casualties

[@privateger]

@@mrsam9206 Yep, because tech never improves. 1 and 2 are because this is a prototype, and the average soldier absolutely cannot fix a computer either, yet they rely on them.

[@mrsam9206]

@@privateger Lol How many years before drones do all the fighting? Computers are not issued to combat troops smh 🤦 and have zero use wile in combat I'm not denying that it's cool as shit to have a personal jet pack but in reality no troop will ever wear this in combat

[@onceuponatimeonearth]

"just jetpack to the closest safe spot" lmao the second you go airborne there is no cover and you have no weapons you are literally a giant loud heavy target in the big open air

[@timetoengage_]

I can already hear John Boyega's reaction to this "THEY FLY NOW?!"

[@Arwingpilot]

And here i am, watching this, not caring about how meta this is for the military… I just want a turn!

[@GeorgeBolterIII-vc9qx]

Perfect for hard to reach places. I can see going from ship to ship in these, or flying over a land mine field

[@VivaVenezuelaa]

This is extremely cool! I'm assuming it's still a prototype, because there are many obvious factors that need to be addressed if you are planning on using this in warfare. But as you keep making improvements, this would be awesome!

[@dudedog884]

Prototype LOL? There is absolutely no military in the world that is considering using this garbage. This is a nerd dressed head to toe in airsoft gear making a nerdy video for KZbin 🤣

[@shadowbanned1996]

It never gonna work, drones are the future

[@js70371]

Stealth factor is dialed in for sure. Not noisy at all!! 😴✅🤦‍♂️😂🍻