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Lead flight instructor Paul Jones demonstrates Gravity Industries jet suit, highlights maritime boarding use
Summary
Paul Jones, lead flight instructor and pilot, described the Gravity Industries jet suit and its demonstration at the MAC conference, saying maritime boarding is a potential use and noting the team has done ‘‘over 350 events in 57 countries.’’
Paul Jones introduced himself as the lead flight instructor and a primary pilot for the Gravity Industries jet suit and described the technology and the demonstration at North Landing. "So we quite simply balance on the force of mini jet engines to fly in the sky," Jones said, explaining the suit’s operation during a touch‑and‑go from a boat and a subsequent flyover for the crowd.
Jones described potential operational uses, saying maritime boarding is "definitely...purely game changing," and noted existing contracts with several organizations around the world to implement the technology for maritime boarding. He also said the team has conducted "over 350 events in 57 countries," framing the demonstration as both a public engagement and a technology showcase rather than a finalized procurement for the city.
The demonstration included a short race and a close crowd pass for audience viewing; Jones emphasized both demonstration and entertainment value alongside potential public‑safety applications.
