The future is here, everybody. We've got tiny supercomputers in our pockets, virtual reality headsets, and now we've got actual jetpacks.

A company called JetPack Aviation has successfully built the world's first true jetpack. A year ago, this same jetpack made waves when it flew around the Statue of Liberty, and now there's some footage of it flying around in Monaco:

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There have been other types of jetpacks invented by other people and companies—like those water jetpack things—but JetPack Aviation calls its JB-9 the "world's only true jetpack," which it defines as "a jet turbine-powered backpack capable of vertical takeoff and landing."

JetPack Aviation is currently in the process of developing its next jetpack model, the JB-10. It hopes the JB-10 will be able to stay in the air for 10 minutes or more at a time, and reach speeds of 100 mph. The company hopes to make its jetpacks commercially available soon, so in a few years you may finally be able to live out your childhood jetpack fantasy.

Source: JetPack Aviation via Digg

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