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Our first paramotor was launched back in 2005 and our engineers have never stopped working on new ideas; with the belief that there is always a better way to solve the problems that others choose to ignore.<\/p>
When we look back at our achievements we see a series of defining moments – those moments in our history which define who and what we are as a company. Take a look at some of our most influential designs and innovations that have helped shape the paramotoring industry.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
The DK Whisper is a Japanese paramotor that was designed and produced by the Daiichi Kosho Company in the early nineties. Powered by the DK 472 2-stroke engine, the Whisper featured a belt reduction drive and 3-blade propeller.<\/p>
In 2003, with a high degree of competition from European manufacturers DK ceased all production of the Whisper. Exclusive rights to the twin cylinder engine had been signed over to Gilo and would serve to inspire the next generation of paramotor under the brand Parajet.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Parajet\u2019s first paramotor was born out of the belief that it could do better. Thousands of testing hours later the Parajet Volution was launched and was the World\u2019s first and only paramotor to be designed completely from the \u2018ground up\u2019. Meticulous assembly procedures and small in-house batch production ensured the highest level of quality and safety controls yet unseen within the industry. With hundreds of sales worldwide, the Parajet Volution was soon heralded as a milestone in paramotor evolution.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Available in three cage sizes; Micro, Compact and Macro, the Volution\u2019s performance was matched with style, practicality and superb handling to provide an unprecedented flying experience. Every design detail was unique to Parajet \u2013 from the performance enhanced XT180 aero engine and specialised aerofoil airframe extruded from Duralumin 6082, to the carbon Scimitar low-noise prop and weight-shift anti-torque harness. When you looked around the Volution paramotor you could see the difference.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
Built in just 7 months, the Mission Everest paramotor turned conventional wisdom on its head in pursuit of the ultimate test; to fly above the summit of Mt Everest, a feat many deemed impossible. The answer to the problem was to design and build a revolutionary 4-stroke rotary engine that was more compact and fifty percent lighter than a piston engine equivalent, and almost twice the reliable power output for its cubic capacity. After months of development the engine was finally ready. Two days before their departure, Gilo completed the second engine.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
On the 14 May 2007, Gilo and Bear Grylls took off from the foothills of the high Himalaya, some 20 miles south of Everest in eastern Nepal, kitted out in 3-layered thermal suits and carrying equipment totalling around 120kg. Once airborne, the intrepid pair flew north, over glaciers, towards Mount Everest. Once south of the infamous Nuptse Wall, a sheer ice and rock face that soars eight thousand feet high, Gilo and Bear began to circle and ascend towards their target altitude. At around 9.30 am, with great relief and excitement Bear reached the height of 29,500ft.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
Perpetual innovation is part of Parajet\u2019s DNA and we continually look to new and emerging technologies for our future products.<\/p>
Designed and developed in partnership with remote-controlled aircraft manufacturer Yuneec, the ePAC electric paramotor was the culmination of 2 years extensive research and development.<\/p>
Powered by lithium polymer cells, the ePAC paramotor used a revolutionary purpose designed out-runner brushless motor. Weighing only 3.8kg, it was sensor controlled for optimum performance and reliability and represented a significant breakthrough in electric technology, offering for the first time the opportunity to fly using an environmentally friendly power source.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
In 2009, an expedition team, led by Gilo and former British Army officer Neil Laughton set out on an incredible journey from London to Tombouctou. Supported by an experienced team, the 42-day expedition was an entrepid fly-drive trip through France, Spain Morocco and across the Sahara – a maiden voyage of some 6000km.<\/p>
Today, the all new Parajet Xplorer flying car fuses automotive engineering with proven aviation technology to create a new generation of sports recreation vehicle designed for you to step into a new realm of adventure and discovery. An unforgettable driving experience combined with the freedom, fun and exploration of flight that will deeply inspire your emotions and fire up your senses.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t