Britain's Iron Man: inventor takes flight in jet-powered suit
by Samuel Gibbs from Technology | The Guardian on (#2MMYM)
Gravity founder Richard Browning demonstrates his 'Daedalus' flight suit at TED conference in Vancouver
Richard Browning, the British inventor dubbed "Wiltshire's Iron Man", successfully demonstrated his personal flight suit on the shores of Vancouver harbour, with mini jet engines on his hands.
Inspired by the Marvel comic superhero Iron Man, Browning flew in a circle and hovered a short distance from the ground using thrusters attached to his arms and back, captivating attendees at the Vancouver TED conference.
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