British Inventor Creates “Iron Man” Flying Suit

Daedalus Flight Suit allows creator to hover with limited flight power

Summoning inspiration from Marvel’s Iron Man, a British inventor has invented a suit that allows him to fly without the use of an aircraft. Mashable reports creator Richard Browning has built a suit powered by highly flammable fuel and miniature jet engines.

Named the “Daedalus Flight Suit” after the Greek myth of Daedalus and Icarus, the flight suit debuted after a year in the making. The suit consists of a light armor, which connect four small jet engines to a fuel distribution system. Like Iron Man, two propulsion engines are attached to the arms, while two are attached to his ankles.

Much like the Iron Man Mark III suit, this prototype suit also comes with a heads-up display located in the helmet visor, which displays fuel levels and engine function. The suit is also wi-fi and Bluetooth enabled, allowing the aviator to use his cell phone for streaming or other functions while high above the ground.

Although the prototype has not gotten far off the ground, the project has attracted the attention of several companies. Browning has most recently partnered with Red Bull to further the flight suit, with the hopes of developing a working suit soon. In the meantime, the “human propulsion system” continues to show promise, with limited moments of hovering several feet off the ground.

For those hoping to build their own, prepare to wait. Browning has not divulged how the suit was built, nor has he provided an estimate of how much the suit cost.

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