# Water-Powered Jet Packs The Jetlev-Flyer was Unveiled at the London International Boat Show By manzil | Published 2011-01-10 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-jetley-flyer References: [allvoices](http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/7825302-photos-video-james-bonds-waterpowered-jet-pack-cheers-crowd-at-london-boat-show) & [ibtimes](http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/98874/20110108/water-powered-jet-packs-london-international-boat-show.htm) Designed by Canadian engineer Raymond Li, the Jetlev-Flyer was definitely the center of attention at the London International Boat Show. This [water-powered jet pack](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-walkers) is capable of flying up to 30 meters at a maximum speed of 22mph. The £110,000 flying machine was put to work at the show and excited many fans. It took almost nine years to develop The Jetlev-Flyer. Enjoy the featured video above to experience a James Bond style adventure with the high-tech flying machine. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarreworld) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Water-powered Jet Packs:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced water-powered jet packs with improved speed and flying capabilities. - **Jetlev-flyer:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Enhance the design and features of the Jetlev-Flyer to make it more affordable and accessible to a wider consumer market. - **Hydro Flight Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative water-powered flying devices, including jet packs, hoverboards, or personal watercraft, to revolutionize the hydro flight industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Aerospace:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate water-powered jet pack technology into aerospace applications, such as emergency rescue missions or personal transportation systems. - **Water Sports Equipment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop and market advanced water-powered jet packs as a unique and thrilling addition to the water sports equipment industry. - **Tourism and Adventure Experiences:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate water-powered jet packs into tourism and adventure experiences to offer customers exciting and memorable activities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-Speed Underwater Jetpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cudajet.md) - [Electric Hydrofoil Jet Skis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valo-hyperfoil.md) - [Ultra-Luxe Jet Skis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supermarine-mm01.md) - [Wondrously Versatile Watercraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versatile-watercraft.md) - [Sensational Electronic Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jetone.md) - [Powered Hyper-Speed Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xsport-jetboard.md) - [Powerfully Propelled VTOL Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vtol-drone.md) - [Motorcycle-Inspired Watercraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/searider-searacer.md) - [Range-Roving Hydrofoil Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrofoil-boat.md)