Martin Jetpack Closer To Takeoff In First Responder Applications

Posted by samzenpus on Wednesday November 19, 2014 @08:16AM from the when-you-have-to-get-there-in-a-hurry dept.

Zothecula writes Last year's redesign of the long-awaited Martin Jetpack was accompanied by plans to begin commercial sales in 2014, starting with emergency response services and individual sales to follow thereafter. The release date for the first responder Jetpack has since been revised to 2016, a prediction bolstered by the fresh announcement of a partnership between Martin Aircraft Company and US company Avwatch to develop air-based, first responder solutions for the US Department of Homeland Security and Department of Defense.

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Not a disruptive technology by Anonymous Coward · 2014-11-19 08:42 · Score: 2, Insightful

with a limited range and load capability the small number of "rescue" missions it would be appropriate does not justify the cost. Except, they'll use taxpayer dollars.