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Video – British ‘Iron Man’ Sets New Jet Suit Speed Record
Two years ago, British inventor Richard Browning not only revealed his (personally designed) jet-powered suit but also set a new world record for the fastest recorded speed on such a device. Not satisfied with that achievement, however, he was recently in Brighton to give his latest innovations a ‘test’ run.…
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Former Royal Marine Takes On Assault Course In Jet Suit
Jet Suit Shown Tackling Assault Course It has probably been the dream of many to own some kind of rocket jetpack. Well, if not then science fiction makers clearly seem to think so as it’s a subject they’ve regularly visited for over 70 years now. A now retired Royal Marine…
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Bloodhound SSC Set to Attempt Landspeed Record Following Successful Tests
Bloodhound Hopes To Smash Land Speed Record The British developed Bloodhound SSC is a very exciting proposition in the realms of land speed enthusiasts. The currently land speed record is set at 763mph. The Bloodhound SSC is not looking to beat that, it’s looking to destroy it. The car itself…
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NASA Begins Testing X-Plane with Quiet Supersonic Technology
Lockheed Martin has teamed up with NASA to develop a Quiet Supersonic Technology (QueSST) passenger plane which has now begun wind-tunnel testing their preliminary design at NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland. The initial testing of the Quiet Supersonic Technology X-plane is conducted on a nine percent scale model inside…
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Richard Branson’s Boom Jet Could do London to New York in 3 Hours
The flight time between London and New York is currently around 7 hours, with prices running from around £600-1000 return in economy and thousands for a first class flight, especially when the service is busy or on short notice. However, the new ‘Boom’ jet which is being backed by Richard Branson…
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AI Pilot Wins Combat Simulations
When it comes to robots there are no issues greater than the fear of a robot takeover. The fear is that with robots and drones getting smarter and more self-aware with every passing week, should they ever become truly automated they would deem the human race unnecessary and remove us…
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Call Of Duty: Infinite Warfare to Feature Magboots and Dog Fights
With the latest revelation in the Call of Duty series showing that war will exist even in space, players have been dubious about what the next Call of Duty game will feature, including the magnetic boots and dog fights that the game has already confirmed will feature. Just watching the…
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Who Wants a Real Hoverboard That Can Actually Fly?
When we hear about hoverboards these days we think of those handleless Segways that people ride around the place rather than walking, even when you can’t use them legally in public in the UK. Why not look at something a little different then? Like the original idea of a hoverboard,…
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Near Miss at Los Angeles Airport Calls for Future Drone Regulation
Drones are on everybody’s wish list this year. If you want them to just enjoy being in charge of your very own Enterprise or just because you are curious about the new technology, you should remember to use them safely. Sadly that seems to be a lesson that was missed by…
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Amazon is Now Leasing Airplanes to Help With Deliveries
When it comes to ordering things online, Amazon is one of the places people first look. With distribution all over the world, the company is currently at the forefront of technology to help deliver their products, including being the leader in the “drones for deliveries” concept. In the companies latest…
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UN Aviation Want Real-Time Tracking Of Aircraft
In recent years, we’ve had tragic incidents in which aircraft have gone missing, leaving many wondering what happened to the people on board. To prevent further loss, the UN’s international civil aviation organization (ICAO) want to create a system to enable real-time tracking of aircraft. The three most significant tweaks…
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Another Near Miss as Drone Flies Close to Jet at Heathrow
Drones are a wonderful piece of technology and the more we advance them the more we can do. I mean, they have created a drone that works both in the air and even underwater. How can we not find uses for drones that can be deployed at sea, both above…
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Unmaned Jets to be Backed by “Arsenal Planes”
Technology changes, every day it shifts and moves. A major area for technological advancement is the military. Companies and governments pay billions to advance technology in everything from bulletproof walls to injectable sponges. One of the areas for advancement is drones or unmanned aircraft. The problem is that these craft need to…
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Could Hypersonic Air Travel Become a Reality?
Air travel has become the norm within today’s fast past society, from the extremely affordable ticket prices coupled with the package holiday’s that have become part of many people’s yearly quest for adventure. But, what is next for air travel? Can it be developed to the point whereby consumers are…
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Airforce Wants Its Jets To Have Lasers By 2020
Everyone loves a good laser, be it shot into the sky at a festival, or at your favourite hero as they try to save the galaxy. Even the real world is liking them, with more and more of science fiction being created and used in the real world. The Navy…
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