Marc Newson's “Body Jet” re-imagines the jetpack
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The Body Jet was designed for a French aerospace company (Photo: Marc Newson)
The Body Jet features a carbon fiber yellow and black body (Photo: Marc Newson)
The Body Jet would have a single large engine providing thrust (Photo: Marc Newson)
The Body Jet harks back to a time when many felt jetpack travel and flying cars to be just around the corner (Photo: Marc Newson)
Close-up of the Body Jet's dual-joystick controls (Photo: Marc Newson)
Adjustable straps for the pilot of the Body Jet (Photo: Marc Newson)
The Body Jet would reportedly contain enough fuel for approximately 45 - 60 minutes of air time (Photo: Marc Newson)
Article Summary
The jetpack is arguably the most game-changing method of transport one could envision using technology available today. However, despite some progress, a jetpack-powered commute still seems a very long way in the future. Not to be daunted by this, Australian designer Marc Newson has turned his hand to producing a compelling jetpack design concept, dubbed the “Body Jet.”
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