Other paramedics Lifewire spoke to are excited at the development but equally apprehensive of its usefulness in real emergencies.
In 2019, Browning broke his own speed record byflying the jet suit at over 85 mph.
It consists of five engines, two on each arm and one on the back.
Great North Air Ambulance Service
This allows the pilot to control their movement simply by moving their hands.
The helmet has a heads-up display as well, which displays engine parameters and speed.
Fly by Night?
Great North Air Ambulance Service
But based on his experience as an Extended Care Paramedic atSt.
“I used to work in the helicopter and still ran out of gear [sometimes].
Tom Worthington, an independent educational technology consultant, thinks the whole idea is bunkum.
“[A] one person drone might be more useful.
“At least this could get a first responder to the patient to perform initial care quickly.”
