Friday, December 30, 2011

Best videos of 2011: Jet-powered levitation

Caitlin Stier, video intern

This water-propelled pack makes it to number three in our best videos of the year.

Ever dreamed of flying with a jetpack? Now you can strap on a device powered by water to blast up to 10 metres in the air. Developed by Raymond Li, the invention can propel the wearer at speeds of up to 35 kilometres per hour. Beyond recreation, Li hopes the device will be useful for search and rescue missions, marine inspections and firefighting.

To find out more about the jetpack, read the full blog post, Jetpack takes you on a magic carpet ride.

If you enjoyed this video, check out a superconducting disc locked in upside down levitation.

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