With a rich family history in Aviation, former Oil Trader & Royal Marines Reservist, Richard Browning, founded pioneering Aeronautical Innovation company, Gravity Industries in March 2017, to launch human flight into an entirely new era. This month Browning tested the ability of his JetPacks to support ship pilots and military boarding operations.
The flights were conducted over three days by the Gravity teamand 42 commando Royal Marines aboard HMS Tamar, a Royal Navy River-class offshore patrol vessel.
The Gravity JetSuit uses over 1000bhp of Jet Engine power combined with natural human balance to deliver the most intense and enthralling spectacle, often likened to the real-life Ironman.
The Gravity Team, based in the UK, has delivered over 100 flight tests & Speaking events across 30 countries including TED talks. “The team and I are delivering on the vision to build Gravity into a world-class aeronautical engineering business,” says Browning. “We are challenging perceived boundaries in human aviation, and inspire a generation to dare ask what if?“
What’s next for the JetSuit? If you have a spare $8,300 you can meet with Browning and take a test flight for yourself. The company is hoping to sell these flight suits to marines and ship pilots in the future and expects them to cost roughly $430,000 each.
Dive into a sea of information with our meticulously curated weekly “Dispatch” email. It’s more than just a newsletter; it’s your personal maritime briefing.
Dive into a sea of information with our meticulously curated weekly “Dispatch” email. It’s more than just a newsletter; it’s your personal maritime briefing.
by John Konrad (gCaptain) Contrary to popular belief, Maersk is not the world’s largest shipping company, nor is Delta the world’s largest airline. However, both companies have substantial contracts with...
By John Konrad (gCaptain) Dr. Salvatore R. Mercogliano, a maritime historian and longtime contributor to gCaptain, recently celebrated a significant milestone for his YouTube channel, “What’s Going On With Shipping,”...
In an episode that could only be described as “2023: The Year We Ran Out of Normal,” Reason, the libertarian magazine that cut its teeth in the wild, psychedelic year...
May 12, 2023
Total Views: 3521
Why Join gCaptain Club?
Be Informed: Stay updated with the latest maritime news and trends.
Connect: Network with a community of maritime professionals and enthusiasts.
Gain Insights: Receive exclusive content and personal perspectives from our CEO.
This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.