What could possibly go wrong?

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A New Zealand company is to begin production of a commercial jet pack which will sell for about £50,000.


People will be able fly more than a mile high at speeds of up to 60mph - without even a pilot's licence, reports the Daily Telegraph.


Martin Aircraft Company, in Christchurch, aims to make 500 jet packs a year.


The 200 horsepower dual-propeller packs are the brainchild of inventor Glenn Martin who unveiled his machine last year.


It is capable of travelling 30 miles in 30 minutes on a full tank of fuel. Because it weighs less than 115kg, the jet pack does not require a pilot's licence.


And recent tests have seen the newest model reach heights of up to 2,400 metres and top speeds of 60mph.


But only now has sufficient investment been found for the company to begin production of the craft, which will also begin at an undisclosed site outside New Zealand.


Martin Aircraft Company chief executive Richard Lauder said the pack could be perfect for the emergency services, private users and even the military.


He said: "This could be life-saving stuff. For us this is an excellent commercial step."


Mr Lauder would not identify the partner other than to say it was an international aircraft company.

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No really, nothing could go wrong...right?

[Shaunyac]

How many people are going to apply full thrust and end up going face first into the earth?

Other than that great idea, does it say what it runs on?

[Xelis]

Oh this introduces a new wave of fails. Internets will have fun with this one.

[DonMare]

It'll be interesting to own one.

They should make a special 'jet-pack license' which you have to earn first so you don't put yourself and others in danger.

[SchaffinOSX]

If I was a few years younger, I'd be booking a flight to New Zealand as we speak with £50,000

Despite the obvious dangers the device poses, this is definitely going to result in some pretty funny videos.

[C-Carcharias]

Built in New Zealand?...um...uhh...no thanks.

[higgos22]

Im sure they will try this out a hell of alot but still doesnt stop people from killing themselves go full bull into a mountain or the ground or something
possibly they will end up like cars originally no licence enough people die and they make it hard to initially get a licence or something
surely not for domestic use you got to have a use like the army or something you would think

[F34R]

pre-ordered from Gamestop. I got a code for three extra skins.

[keefy]

Reminds me of Topgears "how hard could it be?"

[DreDayDetox]

life saving? how are they gonna hold on the buttons and carry a person at the same time? or at 60mph? make a 300mph jet, now we're talkin'

[zoidy84]

this will be brilliant, though only for messing about with your mates or if its snowing and you cant get to work!

[Captain Fabio]

People will be able fly more than a mile high at speeds of up to 60mph - without even a pilot's licence, reports the Daily Telegraph.

Now, this is the part that worries me.

[Molo316]

Okay, this sounds frickin' awesome, but it's obviously going to be abused at some point by the wrong people.

[mickice]

I want one.

[HalfOfZero]

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHo6KReEAw0"]YouTube- Iron Man with Jet Pack Guy[/ame]

Jetpackman. Sponsered or owned by GoFast? Or something. I remember seein it on tv, had a whole programme in his didication if I remember correctly.

So yeah, you've got a cool jetpack...... But whatcha gonna do when your 6 minutes of flight time dries up and your 40 meters in the air? Cue fail.

Dangerous stuff to be honest... Though it's good this is gettin sold in small numbers; Helps fund future development.... You know, to make it less stupid and scary and deadly??

[Green Michine]

Best way to rob a bank.

[Green Michine]

YouTube- Iron Man with Jet Pack Guy

Jetpackman. Sponsered or owned by GoFast? Or something. I remember seein it on tv, had a whole programme in his didication if I remember correctly.

So yeah, you've got a cool jetpack...... But whatcha gonna do when your 6 minutes of flight time dries up and your 40 meters in the air? Cue fail.

Dangerous stuff to be honest... Though it's good this is gettin sold in small numbers; Helps fund future development.... You know, to make it less stupid and scary and deadly??

I bet his bum-cheeks were burning after that lol.

[HaTriX]

YouTube- Iron Man with Jet Pack Guy

Jetpackman. Sponsered or owned by GoFast? Or something. I remember seein it on tv, had a whole programme in his didication if I remember correctly.

So yeah, you've got a cool jetpack...... But whatcha gonna do when your 6 minutes of flight time dries up and your 40 meters in the air? Cue fail.

Dangerous stuff to be honest... Though it's good this is gettin sold in small numbers; Helps fund future development.... You know, to make it less stupid and scary and deadly??

It lasts for 30 mins on a full tank of fuel.

[HalfOfZero]

I bet his bum-cheeks were burning after that lol.

Let's just hope he doesn't fart you mean??

[Xelios]

Twin propeller? Come on, it's 2010. Wheres our fusion powered machines?