Martin Aircraft replaces jetpack engine with more powerful engine

Martin Aircraft replaces jetpack engine with more powerful engine
Sophie Boot
By Sophie Boot April 13 (BusinessDesk) - Martin Aircraft has replaced the engine in its jetpacks with a rotary engine from UK-based Gilo Industries Group. The engine will be supplied by Gilo's wholly-owned subsidiary Rotron Power, which has been specifically adapted for unmanned air vehicles. Testing has been underway since last year. Christchurch-based Martin Aircraft said it had never planned for the custom-designed and built two-stroke V4 engine it has used in developing its jetpacks to date to be its commercial offering and it bega...