I have a few Ideas for the game.
I think more gliders would be nice, not just parachute ones. The thing I'm thinking are 2 categories, Parachute like, and hang glider like.
Hang gliders can be used to get around the yard fast, and have more control than the parachutes
Parachutes are used to break falls like the dandelion tuft but longer lasting.
I also think fast travel would be nice. It would work by teleporting you to research stations, and maybe take some time just to make it more balanced. This would not only make it useful to find research stations, but shave off the time it takes to get around.
Last of all, I think more mounts would be good. Like a few spiders that can attack, and rideable mounts so you can get around even faster.