# Turbine Jet Packs for the Masses? Jet Pack International Makes it Possible By scottv | Published 2007-12-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jet-packs-international References: [news.au](http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,22905759-23109,00.html) & [jetpackinternational](http://www.jetpackinternational.com/equip.html) Who hasn't dreamed of having their own personal jet pack? That dream is about to become a reality as Jet Pack International is going to begin selling their Jet Packs at $226,060, including training. Eventually the company wants to create jet packs that are affordable for practically everyone. These turbine jet packs are supposed to have much greater flight time and be much safer than traditional jet pack technology. **Implications** - The chief executive of Jet Pack International Troy Widgery has stated that "the [joy of flying](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valo-evtol) should not just be experienced by stuntmen." The featured video shows a man hovering around using a jet pack and it definitely looks like fun. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Personal Jet Packs:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced and affordable personal jet packs to make flying accessible to the masses. - **Turbine Jet Pack Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Improve turbine jet pack technology to enhance flight time and safety, revolutionizing personal aviation. - **Affordable Flight Solutions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create affordable flight solutions to allow more people to experience the joy of flying without cost limitations. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Aviation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Rethink aviation by introducing personal jet packs and advanced turbine jet pack technology. - **Recreational Equipment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate in the recreational equipment industry by offering affordable and accessible flight solutions like personal jet packs. - **Adventure Tourism:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Transform adventure tourism by incorporating turbine jet packs into thrilling experiences for travelers seeking unique adventures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Underwater Jetpack Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kikfin.md) - [High-Speed Underwater Jetpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cudajet.md) - [Powerfully Propelled VTOL Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vtol-drone.md) - [Consumer-Driven Aircrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personal-evtol-aircraft.md) - [Sensational Electronic Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jetone.md) - [Wondrously Versatile Watercraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versatile-watercraft.md) - [Novel Aerial Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-walkers.md) - [Easily Piloted Electric VTOLs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-vtols.md) - [Electric Hydrofoil Jet Skis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valo-hyperfoil.md)