Martin Jetpack - Military & Commercial Applications [480p]

[TikiShootah]

fuckin stupid. so you can reach ppl in areas not accessible to helicopters yet you cant transport them back or a proper medical payload.

[jrybar92]

@weckar

[jrybar92]

The onboard computers are very expensive. But they're not the reason that it's so expensive. 2 main reasons:

1. Mass production ( economies of scale) has not been achieved. Costs for making each component+ administrative costs+loans to repay are still high.

2. It's the only product of its kind, so enough people are willing to pay that price at the current rate of production.

[weckar]

Other than the obviously purpose-built limited supply parts, what part of this exactly makes it so expensive? Just curious. It would seem that the actual gear required isn't much more than a smart-built car?

[angelusp777]

battery/fuel life?

[arronlee33]

@angelusp777

I think can last for about 30 mins with full tank.