Atair Aerospace's EXO-Wing, is the world's smallest human-piloted jet. The novel gadget is on display right now at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art as part of the Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy Exhibit collection.
“The only thing we know about the EXO-Wing is that the twin micro-turbine-powered contraption is light enough to be worn as a backpack,†Engadget says. “Hell, we don't even know if it really works...â€
I would really love to see someone try to take off in one of these. What a strange looking jet:
The EXO-Wing looks similar to these two past Trend Hunter features:
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Miniature Jetpacks
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- Micro-turbine-powered Gadgets
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Where This Applies
- Aerospace
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionize the aerospace industry by designing compact and portable aircraft.
- Fashion
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- Technology
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