VIDEO: A 3D PRINTED IRON MAN SUIT THAT REALLY FLIES!

Founded by Richard Browning in March 2017, the Gravity Industry is a British technology start-up company that is bringing our Iron Man dreams to life. 

The Iron Man suit — that will soon be 3D-printed in metal — has six miniature jet engines mounted on the arms and the lower back. The specially designed exoskeleton allows for vertical takeoff and flight and can go as high and as fast as you like thanks to its 1,000-horsepower.

Alas, do not get too excited about the idea of being the next Iron Man as there is still a long road to go regarding the invention. The Iron Man suit requires an enormous amount of physical control due to the forces it achieves; an ex-royal marine – Richard M. Browning – described to Redbull 'in order to fly, he must follow a strenuous workout regime; in a typical week’s training he cycles over 150 km and does three intensive calisthenic sessions. He also runs 40 km every Saturday morning, starting at 2 am.’

The jetpack has a fuel tank in the backpack and each two-engine arm configuration weights up to 90lbs and reaches temperatures of 700 degrees Celcius. The risk of catching fire is low as the heat is quickly dispersed by the air. Gravity has stated that they are currently working to make the engines more fit for the task, as well as on the 3D-printed suit that will feature temperature-proof, one-piece, aluminium housing for the rocket engines. Gravity is also looking into adding wings to the Iron Man suit. Have a look at the gallery and the video to see more about the Iron Man suit!