Jean Balchin • Jun 20, 2017 •
His science faltered in the sun hot sun he fell through blazing like gold at the end of a rainbow. – Icarus, Michael Dransfield Last night, I dreamed I could fly. I took off running, leaping off a yellow cliff, and soaring over a technicoloured … Read More
Peter Griffin • Dec 10, 2015 •
It has been a rollercoaster of a year for Martin Jetpack, the innovative Christchurch company that for years has been chipping away on developing a “practical” personal jetpack. Glenn Martin In June, the company’s founder, Glenn Martin, abruptly quit, seemingly dismayed at the direction the company that bears his name was going in. You see, Martin’s original vision, over 35 … Read More
Peter Griffin • Jul 15, 2010 •
Wellington Venture capitalist Jenny morel today unveiled her latest high-tech start-up and one that has the same sort of high-concept and high risk aspects of her investment in the Martin Jetpack. The idea behind the Rex Bionics exoskeleton is not unique – many engineering labs, including those of the US Army have been engaged in developing … Read More