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Is the Jetpack ready for sale?

We are currently completing the Series 1 Jetpack flight test programme.

 

Can I have a Jetpack display at my show/event?

Our current focus in on the delivery of our Series 1 Jetpack to our beachhead customer. In the future we hope to offer Jetpack displays. 

How can I become a distributor?

We are currently focused on delivery of the Series 1 Jetpack to beachhead customers. When we do come to allocating distributorships, in the first instance we will assess bids from potential alliance partners who have demonstrated their commitment to the development of the product and the market. This includes their proven expertise in similar industries and their ability to execute commercial imperatives. 

I would like to work for you. How do I go about applying?

We are always on the lookout for talent - visit our Careers page in the Company section of our web site to view current opportunities and subscribe to our newsletter using the Keep Up To Date section. 

General

Q. Is the Jetpack ready for sale?

 

A: We are currently completing the Series 1 Jetpack flight test programme.

 

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Q. How can I become a distributor?

 

A: We are currently focused on delivery of the Series 1 Jetpack to beachhead customers. When we do come to allocating distributorships, in the first instance we will assess bids from potential alliance partners who have demonstrated their commitment to the development of the product and the market. This includes their proven expertise in similar industries and their ability to execute commercial imperatives..

 

 

Q. I would like to work for you. How do I go about applying?

 

A: We are always on the lookout for talent - visit our Careers page in the Company section of our web site to view current opportunities and subscribe to our newsletter using the Keep Up To Date section. 

 

 

Jetpack Displays

Q. Can I have a Jetpack display at my show/event?

 

A: Our current focus in on the delivery of our Series 1 Jetpack to our beachhead customer. In the future we hope to offer Jetpack displays. 

Flight Operations

Q. Is the Jetpack a certified aircraft?

 

A: Experimental Airworthiness Certificates were granted by the NZ Civil Aviation Authority in May 2016 for both the P12.3 and P12.4 prototype aircrafts. Although the Series 1 Jetpack is based on these prototypes, it is a new configuration of the aircraft and therefore requires new certification. Airworthiness certificates in the special category: Experimental, were granted to the Series 1 in August 2017 after stringent airworthiness inspections had been carried out by the NZ CAA. 

 

Certification of the Jetpack remains a long-term goal and will require further investment and development of the aircraft. The Series 1 aircraft has taken significant steps towards supporting this objective, being the first aircraft to be built by Martin Aircraft that has been wholly designed using CAD and that has been built under configuration control using many aerospace standard processes.

 

The aircraft will need to be certified in each country in which it intends to operate.

 

Q. Who can fly the Jetpack? Do you need to be a pilot?

 

A: Due to its experimental status, the current Jetpack requires a test pilot's licence to fly. 

 

Q. Can you fly the Jetpack in any weather conditions?

 

A: We have yet to do extreme weather testing, such as Antarctic conditions.

 

Q. How noisy is the Jetpack?

 

A: The Jetpack conforms to ICAO Chapter 3 aircraft noise levels. The noise level is similar to being up close to a sports car.

 

Q. Can you fly in with a Jetpack and carry people out?

 

A: The Jetpack is a one-person aircraft. In the future we are aspiring to link empty Jetpacks via a mule train system.

 

 

 

 

UAVs

Q. What is the UAV version of the Jetpack?

 

A: The Martin Jetpack has been designed to be operated in both manned and unmanned configurations. 

 

Q. Is the unmanned version of the Jetpack certified?

 

A: Martin Aircraft Company is a certified unmanned aircraft operator in terms of NZ CAA Rule Part 102. The latest configuration of the unmanned Series 1 Martin Jetpack received an operations certificate under Part 102 at the beginning of August 2017.

Technical

Q. What is the payload of the Jetpack?

 

The estimate is 100kg total payload including the pilot, equipment and usable fuel for manned operation or the RPAS module, mission payload and usable fuel for unmanned usage.

 

Q. How high can the Jetpack fly?

 

A: We estimate that the jetpack will be able to fly up to 2,500 ft (760m) above mean sea level (AMSL) with 100kg total payload.

 

Q. How fast can the Jetpack fly?

 

A: Engineering estimates indicated a speed of 40kmph at constant altitude, but under the testing programme much greater speeds have been achieved. Actual speed will be confirmed once the test programme is complete. 

 

Q. How much flight time does the Jetpack allow you?

 

A: The flight time is likely to be around 28 minutes.

 

Q. What distance can you cover/travel using the Jetpack?

 

A: The estimate is a cruise range of 15-20km.

 

Q. What fuel does the Jetpack use and how big is the fuel tank?

 

A: The Jetpack uses automotive gasoline and has a 40 litre tank.

 

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