The event will take place at the end of February.
Richard Browning, CEO and founder of jet suit company Gravity Industries, said that the first ever jetpack race will take place in Dubai (UAE). Eight pilots from eight different countries will take part in the event.
To participate in the competition, riders will wear suits from Gravity. These jetpacks have a power of 1050 hp. and a weight of 27 kilograms. The design of the unit consists of a backpack with an integrated jet turbine, a fuel tank and four more turbines, which are in the hands of the pilot. Thanks to this arrangement, you can easily maneuver in the air. The cost of the suit is 483 thousand dollars. You can also rent it for a day for $3,500 and fly at a specially equipped training area.
The race will take place on February 28. The event will be held in collaboration with the Dubai Sports Council and Gravity Industries.
Richard Browning, CEO and founder of jet suit company Gravity Industries, said that the first ever jetpack race will take place in Dubai (UAE). Eight pilots from eight different countries will take part in the event.
To participate in the competition, riders will wear suits from Gravity. These jetpacks have a power of 1050 hp. and a weight of 27 kilograms. The design of the unit consists of a backpack with an integrated jet turbine, a fuel tank and four more turbines, which are in the hands of the pilot. Thanks to this arrangement, you can easily maneuver in the air. The cost of the suit is 483 thousand dollars. You can also rent it for a day for $3,500 and fly at a specially equipped training area.
The race will take place on February 28. The event will be held in collaboration with the Dubai Sports Council and Gravity Industries.
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