Ever dreamt of flying like a bird? Well a New Zealand inventor has been given the go ahead to start testing his human flying device.
Inventor Glenn Martin began working on a human flying machine more than 30 years ago. He has now perfected his design and is ready for final testing.
The jetpacks have powerful fans to help make it move. The pilot straps himself into the frame and controls it with two joysticks.
A specialised version of the jetpack designed for the military and emergency crews such as firefighters could be ready for delivery by mid-2014.
If tests are successful the machines could be on sale to the public in 2015.
But they’ll be pricey – the jetpack is estimated to cost more than $180,000!
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the gasoline must be very bad on the enviroment
Yeah I think so to’ do you know what there using to make these things I MEAN PEOPLE COME ON
Yeah I think so to’ do you know what there using to make these things I MEAN PEOPLE COME ON
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EPIC!
Being the killjoy I am, I’m going to point out that this isn’t technically a true jetpack. It’s 2 giant fans welded onto some framework. Nonetheless, this is still quite impressive.
Well that just made nz 1% more hotter!
can i get one for like a $1
You guys better start saving if you want one of those
WOW!
I would to fly up in the sky!
But the gasoline must be very bad for the enviroment????????????????????????????????
cool
cool
omg i want a try
You stole my thunder.
gasoline powered fans DO NOT qualify for a proper jet pack.
the gasoline isnt very enviromently freindly
Oh My Gosh! I never knew kiwis could invent cool stuff! Cool, you guys in New Zealand
Would love to fly, but heeeh bad for the environment….