Are jetpacks about to move from the realms of fantasy and adventure to serious practical application?
A deal between Dubai's civil defence force and New Zealand-based Martin Aircraft suggests that the technology is about to move mainstream.
Someone has been flying around the Los Angeles International Airport on a jet pack. And to make things even more interesting, this is the second time this has been reported.
Wiehahn Diederichs, Memeburn writes: "Sci-fi gone real is a series that focusses on the extravagant concepts dreamt up in the world of sci-fi, exploring just how close they are to becoming a reality."
A look at the tinkerers, designers and big thinkers pushing the boundaries of transportation.
