Christchurch, New Zealand - November 24, 2013 - Named as one of Time magazine's Top 50 inventions for 2010, the Martin Jetpack is the world's first practical jetpack, set to revolutionise the industries of aviation, recreation and transportation. Able to be flown by a pilot or via remote control, this inspirational and versatile product continues to attract strong interest from potential customers and investors worldwide. The Martin Jetpack was initially conceived of and developed by Glenn Martin in Christchurch in 1981 in response to another jetpack that had a one minute flight-time limit. Now over 30 years later, Martin Aircraft Company has assembled a team of the best experts in aviation to make the jetpack a reality, with flight capability of over 30 minutes at speeds up to 74 km/h and altitudes above 800 feet.
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Martin Aircraft Company reveals latest Jetpack the P12.
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Christchurch, New Zealand - November 24, 2013
Martin Aircraft Company is the maker of the innovative Martin Jetpack.
With its patented technology the Martin Jetpack is poised to alter the dynamics of aviation.
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Martin Aircraft Company reveals latest Jetpack the P12.
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Initially designed as a personal Jetpack for individuals in the leisure market, the technology is being recognised for its applications across a broad range of different sectors.
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Martin Aircraft Company reveals latest Jetpack the P12.
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Ready to fly?
Named as one of Time magazine's Top 50 inventions for 2010, the Martin Jetpack is the world's first practical jetpack, set to revolutionise the industries of aviation, recreation and transportation.
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Martin Aircraft Company reveals latest Jetpack the P12.
Courtesy of Martin Aircraft Company |
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Able to be flown by a pilot or via remote control, this inspirational and versatile product continues to attract strong interest from potential customers and investors worldwide.
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Martin Aircraft Company reveals latest Jetpack the P12.
Courtesy of Martin Aircraft Company |
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Based in New Zealand, Martin Aircraft Company is currently focusing on developing the Martin Jetpack for use as first responder vehicle and a heavy lift unmanned air vehicle.
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Martin Jetpack.
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Following the successful introduction of the Jetpack into the first responder community, the company will work on developing a jetpack for leisure and personal use.
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Martin Jetpack.
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The Martin Jetpack was initially conceived of and developed by Glenn Martin in Christchurch in 1981 in response to another jetpack that had a one minute flight-time limit.
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Martin Jetpack.
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Now over 30 years later, Martin Aircraft Company has assembled a team of the best experts in aviation to make the jetpack a reality, with flight capability of over 30 minutes at speeds up to 74 km/h and altitudes above 800 feet.
Get ready to fly the dream!
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Martin Aircraft Company reveals latest Jetpack the P12.
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Martin jetpack earns Popular Science award
The Martin Jetpack has been selected for Popular Science Magazine’s “Best of What’s New Awards” this year.
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Martin Aircraft Company reveals latest Jetpack the P12.
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Popular Science’s Executive Editor Cliff Ransom said
"For more than a quarter of a century, Popular Science has devoted its December issue to the year's most remarkable innovations. The Best of What's New Awards is our magazine's top honor, and the 100 awardees are selected from a pool of thousands. Each winner is handpicked and revolutionary in its own way. Whether they're poised to change the world or simply your living room, the Best of What's New awardees challenge us to see the future in a new light."
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Martin Aircraft Company reveals latest Jetpack the P12.
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Developed by Martin Aircraft Company in Christchurch, the Martin Jetpack has continuously attracted the attention of media worldwide, none more so than when it revealed details of its latest prototype, known as the P12, in August this year.
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Martin Aircraft Company reveals latest Jetpack the P12.
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Martin Aircraft Company’s CEO, Peter Coker, said that the company was thrilled to be recognized in the Aerospace category of this year’s awards.
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Martin Aircraft Company reveals latest Jetpack the P12.
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“Popular Science Magazine is such a well-known name worldwide and it really gives our team a boost to receive this kind of recognition,” said Mr Coker.
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Martin Aircraft Company reveals latest Jetpack the P12.
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Martin Aircraft Company intends to target the first responder market for initial sales of its jetpack as it advances to commercial production next year.
Mr Coker indicated that the company is continuing its flight testing schedule with an upgraded engine soon to be fitted allowing the flight envelope to be expanded even further.
Martin Aircraft Company reveals latest Jetpack the P12
Christchurch-based Martin Aircraft Company has revealed details of its latest jetpack prototype.
Martin Aircraft Company’s CEO, Peter Coker, said that the P12 prototype was a “huge step up” from the previous prototype.
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Martin Aircraft Company reveals latest 2013 Jetpack the P12.
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“Changing the position of the jetpack’s ducts has resulted in a quantum leap in performance over the previous prototype, especially in terms of the aircraft’s maneuverability,” said Mr Coker.
“We have full certification from the Civil Aviation Authority for manned flight and have made great progress in recent months in increasing the flight time of the aircraft.”
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2013 Jetpack the P12 controls and display.
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The Martin Aircraft Company’s present focus is on further improving the performance of the jetpack through some engine refinements in order to ready the jetpack for commercial sale.
The company has appointed James West to take on the role of Chief Finance Officer on a temporary basis with a particular emphasis on assisting the company prepare for the launch of an IPO in the near future.
Mr West was formerly CFO at Pyne Gould Corporation.
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2013 Jetpack the P12 duct.
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“The jetpack continues to attract interest from potential customers and investors worldwide,” said Mr Coker.
“We are focussing initially on developing the jetpack for use as a first responder vehicle and heavy lift unmanned air vehicle.”
The company is also developing a jetpack simulator that will be available for sale in the next few months.
SAFETY
Safety has been a key consideration in all aspects of the development of the Martin Jetpack.
We look to enhance safety through design, manufacture, training, operations and dedicated safety systems.
Simplicity of Design
The design of the Jetpack has been kept as simple as possible.
There is a low overall component count which aids reliability and overall safety.
Ducted fan
The use of ducted fans has a fundamental safety advantage over propellers and rotors.
The tips of the blades are contained within the duct and are less of a safety hazard than exposed blades.
This makes it safer for people near the aircraft, and reduces the risk of damage due to propellers or rotors coming into contact with objects.
Ease of Flight
A key component of aircraft safety comes from the ease of flight.
The Jetpack flight control system is computer controlled and stabilised.
With the current software load if the controls are released during flight the Jetpack achieves and maintains an upright attitude and maintains height (enters a hover).
During normal operations the system automatically maintains the desired height during manoeuvres.
Pilot Protection
The pilot is protected by the pilot module and the structure of the Jetpack.
The pilot module includes a rollover bar, frontal protection and arm restraint.
The structure of the Jetpack provides protection to the pilot from the rear and side, and the landing gear provides protection from below.
Parachute
A key safety system is the parachute system.
This is a ballistic parachute system, with ballistic extraction and inflation of the chute.
This leads to very quick chute opening, which enables the pilot to be saved in the case of a catastrophic failure down to a low height.
Martin Aircraft Company
Martin Aircraft Company is the maker of the innovative Martin Jetpack.
With its patented technology the Martin Jetpack is poised to alter the dynamics of aviation.
Initially designed as a personal Jetpack for individuals in the leisure market, the technology is being recognised for its applications across a broad range of different sectors.
Based in Christchurch New Zealand, Martin Aircraft Company is a privately owned company with over 80 shareholders.
Established originally as a research and development company, Martin Aircraft Company is now being positioned to enter the commercial market.
As the company launches its first Technical Product, research and development will continue to identify additional customer requirements and integrate these into subsequent product models.
Address:
Martin Aircraft Company
46 Curries Rd
Christchurch
New Zealand
Telephone: +64 3 377 8584
Fax: +64 3 982 4614
Video
Martin Jetpack Climbs 5000 Feet Above Sea Level
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdQK_odgedk
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Martin Jetpack - Prototype 12 Remote Control Test Flight
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYM0Fcbbg1Q
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Martin Jetpack - Remote Control Flight Testing
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJkyv9GvGGg
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P12 Flight Demo - September 2013
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnMHmnfDc28
Source: Martin Aircraft Company
http://www.martinjetpack.com/news
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