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Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s a flying paramedic

September 30, 2020
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LONDON – Paramedics in England’s remote, rugged Lake District region have been testing a jet suit that gets them to people in danger or distress in a fraction of the time it would take to travel by car or on foot.

In scenes reminiscent of a James Bond movie, test pilot and suit inventor Richard Browning hovers and moves a few metres above the rough terrain with the help of small jets mounted on his arms and back.

“Who knows what the future holds but this is a start we are very proud of,” Mr Browning said.

Developed by UK-based Gravity Industries, the technology drastically reduces response times in rough terrain, potentially saving lives.

“The potential is just huge,” said helicopter paramedic Andy Mawson. “The first flight in Cumbria from a jet suit that is going to save lives and ease suffering – an incredible moment.

“It’s absolutely astounding how quickly we’re going to be at somebody’s side that needs us.”

In one test simulation, a 10-year-old girl had fallen from cliffs and suffered a serious leg injury.

After receiving the coordinates of the casualty, Mr Browning, dressed as a jet suit paramedic, set off across rocky hills and picturesque scenery to successfully reach the girl in only 90 seconds.

The paramedic could then assess her injuries and provide treatment at the scene.

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It would have taken 25 minutes for responders on foot to navigate the same terrain, the company said.

The suit has a record speed of 51kmh and a maximum altitude 3,658m.

The Lake District in northern England is an area popular with novice hikers, despite its harsh terrain and fast-changing weather systems.

According to the Lake District Search and Mountain Rescue Association, the number of incidents requiring emergency responses in 2019 was 584.


This article was first published in Asia One . All contents and images are copyright to their respective owners and sources.

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