Advanced and Innovative Martin Jetpack Now Available

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For those of us who dreamed of flying when we were kids, our prayers may have been heard as the world’s first practical jetpack is finally here. Designed and built by New Zealand-based Martin Aircraft company, the sleek Martin jetpack is a leap into the future as it can fly for 30 minutes on a five-gallon tank of gas, reaching a top speed of 60 mph at up to 1.5 miles (2,400 meters) in the sky.

Inventor Glenn Martin has now partnered with an unnamed international aircraft company and plans to make 500 units every year, selling them for around $86,000.

The good thing about the new Martin jetpack is that it requires no pilot license as it comes with a bunch of redundancy systems to ensure any mistakes don’t turn fatal — all you need are a few hours to accommodate with its technology. Weighing in less than 254 pounds (115kg) and powered by a two-liter V4 two-stroke engine (with rotors made from carbon / Kevlar composite) that sports 200 horsepower (150 kW), for now, the flying machine achieves to stay 30 minutes airborne.

The only drawback is you’ll have to lose some weight if you’re over 240lbs, or put some on you if you’re below 140lbs.

Looks cool, isn’t it?