Nick LavarsNovember 18, 2014Martin Jetpack closer to takeoff in first responder applications

The Martin Jetpack will be used to advance technologies used in first responder services

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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.

The latest iteration of the Martin Jetpack is founder Glenn Martin's 12th prototype since he started work on the aircraft more than 30 years ago. The most notable change in design was repositioning the Jetpack's ducts, resulting in better performance, namely through enhanced maneuverability.

In its current state, the Martin Jetpack has a maximum speed of 74 km/h (46 mph) and a flight time of 30 minutes on a full tank of premium gas. According to the company this should allow for a flight time of 30 minutes, enough to cover a distance of around 30 km (20 mi).

"The Martin Jetpack is a disruptive technology, much like the helicopter was when first developed, with substantial capabilities which will be very complementary to our solutions we can offer our customers," says Avwatch founder and former coast guard rescue pilot Chris Kluckhuhn. "This is an exciting partnership that allows Avwatch and the Martin Aircraft Company to offer a unique and capability enhancing solution."

Kluckhuhn started Avwatch in 2008 to develop new technologies that would aid first responder services. Its partnership with the Martin Aircraft Company will see the provision of Martin Jetpacks with a view to advancing technologies that could be implemented in search and rescue, ambulance security, police, fire and natural disaster recovery applications.

"It is an honor to be working with Avwatch and together creating the increased value that the Martin Jetpack can bring to Avwatch and to their associated US Government customers," says CEO Peter Coker.

The First Responder Jetpack is slated to cost around US$200,000, plus customization, while the recreational Martin Jetpack "remains at under US$150,000 plus delivery, taxes and duties" according to the company.

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Martin Jetpack距离急救应用又近了一步

martin Jetpack接近起飞的第一响应applications

马丁Jetpack将用于用于急救服务< / P >图片库技术的进步（3幅）
去年重新设计了期待已久的马丁Jetpack是伴随着计划开始商业销售2014，出发急救反应服务和个人销售跟随其后。对于第一个响应Jetpack的发布日期已经被修改为2016，预测得到新鲜的公告之间的伙伴关系，马丁飞机公司和我们公司avwatch发展空基，美国国土安全部和国防部第一个响应的解决方案。

次的马丁Jetpack是创始人格伦马丁的第十二原型，自从他开始在飞机上工作超过30年前。设计的最显著的变化是重新定位的Jetpack的管道，从而获得更好的性能，即通过提高机动性。

在其当前状态，马丁Jetpack有最高速度74公里/小时（46英里/小时），飞行时间在一个充满高级汽油罐30分钟。根据公司本应允许有30分钟的飞行时间，足够覆盖距离约30公里（20英里）。

“马丁Jetpack是一种颠覆性的技术，就像直升机是首次开发时，有大量的功能，将我们的解决方案，我们可以为客户提供很强的互补性，说：”avwatch创始人和前海岸警卫队搜救飞行员克里斯kluckhuhn。”这是一个令人兴奋的合作伙伴关系，使avwatch和马丁飞机公司提供了一个独特的和能力提高的解决方案。”

kluckhuhn开始avwatch 2008开发新技术将帮助第一响应服务。其与马丁飞机公司的合作关系将看到马丁喷气背包以推进技术，可以实现在搜索和救援，救护车安全，警方，提供火灾和自然灾难恢复应用。

”是与avwatch和共同创造的增加值，马丁Jetpack可以给avwatch和它们相关的美国政府客户的荣誉，说：”首席执行官Peter焦化。

第一抢答Jetpack将花费约200000美元，加上定制，而休闲马丁Jetpack”仍然保持在150000美元以下的加交付，税费”根据公司。