• Demigod787@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      I was thinking the same thing. Even in Dubai they barely use them and now you’re telling me it’s a common commodity for illegal miners in Peru. Ya right.

      • TheSmartDude@lemmy.world
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        1 year ago

        I’ve never even seen one in practical use in Dubai. The most I’ve seen are prototypes of lab designs.

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        1 year ago

        The miners are not Peruvian nationals. It takes a lot of capital to sneak into the Peruvian jungle and start mining.

        I’m a bit dubious about the jetpacks but the rest - that miners are trying to scare Indigenous locals - is legit, and it’s far from the first time this has happened.

    • Aux@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      Commercial jetpacks are available for some time now, there are even jetpack attractions.