Kor37 9 Posted May 4, 2008 Libelula Rocket-Powered Helicopter Backpack Redefines Dangerby Donald Melanson, posted May 4th 2008 at 1:03PM http://www.engadget.com/media/2008/05/libe...ter-backpac.jpg Sure, you can get yourself a personal helicopter or, if you're particularly daring, a jet pack, but what about those that crave yet more danger in short 30-second bursts? As in, rocket-propelled helicopter blades a few inches from your head-type danger. Thankfully, the folks at Tecnologia Aeroespacial Mexicana (makes of some of the aforementioned jet packs) have come to the rescue (so to speak), with their latest high-flying concept, the Libelula rocket-powered helicopter backpack. Apparently, the rockets on the tips of the blades are necessary to keep the whole rig counter-balanced, a job that would normally be done with a tail rotor on an ordinary helicopter. Of course, as you can no doubt surmise by the detailed illustration above, this one's still a ways away from getting its first test flight, but the folks at TAM do have a proven track record, so we wouldn't put it completely past 'em to get it off the drawing board sooner or later. [Tecaeromex via Tech Digest] I don't know......looks like fun!... :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GhostofMajorHayes 10 Posted May 4, 2008 I gotta agree with you there. That looks like a ton of fun. :taz: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites