Jet-sticks, often referred to as Jetsticks, were a type of two-person transportation. They were essentially "rocket powered platforms" utilized by both the Galactic Empire and independent citizens. These vehicles floated roughly five feet above the surface, facilitating rapid movement across rough landscapes.
Imperial troops employed Jetsticks on the planet Aquilae. Furthermore, the characters Owen and Beru Lars, who were anthropologists, used them on Yavin. In addition, Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, Biggs, and Windy commandeered these devices in their quest to locate Annikin Starkiller and Leia.
The speeder bike can be considered a spiritual successor to the "jetstick" concept. The existence of jetsticks on Yavin is a clue that the rough draft had a significant influence on Episode VI.
- The Star Wars rough draft
- The Making of Star Wars: The Definitive Story Behind the Original Film