Jetpacks have been a dreamed-of future technology since at least the 1960s. Thus far, the idea of a backpack that allows people to fly has either been the purview of experimental lives or the stuff of science fiction.
However, according to 3D print, another futuristic technology, that of 3D printing, is being used to create the first commercial jetpacks. A New Zealand company called Martin Aircraft has used 3D Printing to create jet packs that are light enough to be of practical use. Martin has already sold a number of jet packs to first responders in Dubai.
The jet packs being produced by Martin are made of 3D printed components and carbon fiber materials. They are capable of 45-minute flights and can reach an altitude of 3,000 feet. They can carry a 256-pound load. Despite the name, the “jet packs” are powered by twin turbofans. They have a computer control system that will allow the operator to hover if he lets go of the joystick. In the case of system failure, the jet pack comes equipped with a parachute that can bear it and the operator back to the ground in safety.
Martin is marketing its line of jet packs to various militaries as well as police and firefighting departments. The jet packs can perform most tasks that a helicopter can but are more maneuverable. However, for now, they will not be available for private owners. At $250,000 a copy, the price of the jet packs is a bit steep. However, perhaps in the not too distant future, the well-heeled and adventurous will be able to fulfill that dream of personal flight that has been around since Da Vinci.
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