That's how much you will need to buy the world's first commercial jetpacks
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That's how much you will need to buy the world's first commercial jetpacks
The traffic jam-beating packs will be manufactured after a multi-million pound deal was signed with an international aircraft company this week. Martin Aircraft Company aims to make 500 packs a year allowing first-person propulsion through the skies for commuters.
The 200 horsepower dual-propeller packs can travel at 96 kmph for up to 48 km on a full tank of fuel. They have reached heights of 7,800 ft in tests. The jetpack is not heavy enough to require a pilot's licence, although users will have to be trained.
The device has safety features to combat the inherent dangers of flying through the air. However, it is not eco-friendly, burning 10 gallons of fuel per hour -- five times as much as the average car.
The 5ft by 5.5ft device is the brainchild of Kiwi inventor Glenn Martin, who unveiled his machine for the first time in July last year.
The manufacturers believe the pack could be perfect for emergency services, private users and even the military.
Jetpacks first emerged in science fiction in the 1920s and were tested by the US military by the 1960s, but have never 'taken-off' commercially.
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