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A real application for jetpacks

Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2020 3:03 am
by ex-khobar Andy
This is impressive. Paramedics can reach an injured hill walker in minutes. This man, as far as I know, is a trained jet pack pilot demonstrating the applicability of the technology.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2020/0 ... -response/

Re: A real application for jetpacks

Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2020 2:05 pm
by Long Run
That is interesting. Wonder how easy those are to steer so they would also be useful in heavier forests.

Re: A real application for jetpacks

Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2020 1:10 am
by dales
Drones would be a better choice.

Why risk a human pilot when it really isn't necessary?

Re: A real application for jetpacks

Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2020 1:32 am
by Long Run
Isn't the point of the jetpack transport to have the EMT provide crucial medical services which should provide the injured person a better chance to survive until the rescue team arrives?

Re: A real application for jetpacks

Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2020 6:27 am
by dales
You're right Long Run, I suppose I'm suffering from the crappy air we have to endure in the SF Bay Area as of late.