Backpack Planes

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The EXO-Wing

— May 15, 2008 — Autos
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...”

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:

Trend Themes

  1. Miniature Jetpacks — Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop smaller and more efficient personal jetpacks that can be easily worn and used by individuals.
  2. Wearable Aviation Technology — Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create wearable aviation technology that combines comfort, functionality, and style.
  3. Micro-turbine-powered Gadgets — Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the potential of micro-turbine-powered devices for various applications.

Industry Implications

  1. Aerospace — Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionize the aerospace industry by designing compact and portable aircraft.
  2. Fashion — Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate aviation-inspired fashion designs that incorporate wearable technology.
  3. Technology — Disruptive innovation opportunity: Enhance the development of innovative and compact turbine-powered gadgets for different sectors.
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