How the real-life Iron Man smashed his own speed record | On Location

Since 2016, inventor and entrepreneur Richard Browning has dedicated himself to one ambitious mission: creating the perfect jet suit. The 'real-life Iron Man' founded Gravity Industries in 2017 to develop, test and produce his suit. In his first record attempt he hit a top speed of 32.02 miles per hour and in November 2019 he set out to smash that record with a more advanced version of his unique suit.

Before his attempt, we spoke to Richard about his journey to creating his suit and the changes he's made to help him in his record attempt. He also spoke of his plans for the future, which include selling suits to enthusiasts (it takes just a day to learn how to use them) and even the possibility of a racing series. Formula 1 with jet packs? Sign us up

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[pieterbezuidenhout]

To go where no one dared to go.
Young man you make dreams come true,
it's every boy's fantasy to fly like a bird and you keep taking this into the future.
As an old man l'm watching your development with a keen eye and waiting for some of my personal ideas of to come forth as there is still a world of possibilities.
Keep going.
Respect from South Africa.

[ellenorbovay]

That's the coolest thing I've ever seen.

[RATsnak]

1950s: wow tech is advancing so fast we will have jetpacks by 2020!
2020:


i cant get over how much this looks like flying in Minecraft

[TheRussellStover]

I like watching all these 'old' videos. You know back in January when live was easier.

[ItsJamMan]

*Humans exist for millions of years*

2020: You’ve unlocked “Creative Mode”

[TheMarkyMarx]

British innovation. The Hovercraft, the Harrier fighter and now this ...Jetman. Awesomeness.

[TrevorDennis]

I absolutely love the whole Gravity concept and what they are doing. I hope it continues to be a success and that the tech continues to improve. Well done Richard and his team. BTW Getting Colin Furze involved was a genius idea. They'd have been hard pressed to find a better fit for what they are doing.

[NiceGamingHU]

A man flying a jetpack was reported by pilots above Los Angeles in a hight of 3000 feet
Made me think :)

[mikeserrano]

When i have a time machine, even with all these future tech. Im still avoiding 2020

[pyrolinn]

Cant wait to see where this goes, and the crash vids will be incredible too..

[faridamin]

I'm absolutely mesmerised by this phenomenally fun and free flying invention

[tabinekoman]

Me : I want future.

2020 : you get future like iron man suit, 5g, global pandemic..

Me : cool... Wait what?

[PhilandSofia]

Why do I cry every time I see a human achieve great feats?

[starlord]

And to say at a longer distance it's possible to pass 100 mph...truly amazing

[sandrakarwel]

I'm 60 years old, but I want one! Can you imagine what this will be like in 20 years.

[brianharder]

I'm fascinated with the custom fabrication of all the unique parts for the suits and engines. 3D printing?

[cambium]

They could mod this concept for the Moon or Mars -- much less gravity to deal with, but you'd have to lug your own o2.

[vikingnusantara]

The 3 jetmen flying are the coolest things i have ever seen in my life

[mpoboy]

That is really cool, I can only imagine what's next

[sboloshis]

“ well here’s your problem, you got no archreactor!”