Safety Record

Transparency at altitude.

Q3 re-entry anomalies decreased 12% year-over-year, reflecting continued investment in our Pre-Flight Readiness program. Gross flight hours across all species reached record highs for the third consecutive quarter, and owner sentiment remains at its strongest level since we began publishing this report.

The following is a complete record of documented incidents across our flagship product portfolio, maintained quarterly and audited annually by our internal safety office.

ID	Date	Species	Pet Name	Model	Classification	Outcome	Notes
PJ-2024-0012	2024-02-11	cat	Butterbean	Whiskerwings 300	Re-Entry Anomaly	Returned to Earth (partially)	Eastward drift attributed to cross-breeze; primary recovery successful.
PJ-2024-0017	2024-02-24	dog	Barnaby	Pupjet Ultra	Propulsion Event	Mission Concluded	Thrust asymmetry detected at T+4s. Operator awarded commemorative frame.
PJ-2024-0023	2024-03-09	rabbit	Turnip	Hopperlauncher LX	Harness Discompatibility	Non-Recoverable	Ear alignment verified post-launch; forward progress not recovered.
PJ-2024-0031	2024-03-22	fish	Blinky	FinFlyer AquaPro	Capsule Integrity Event	Aquatic Return Unsuccessful	Seal failure at 42 seconds; return-to-tank window exceeded.
PJ-2024-0043	2024-04-14	cat	Mr. Pickles	Whiskerwings 300	Unscheduled Ascent	Mission Concluded (Successfully)	Gained 340 ft above expected ceiling. Recovery rate remains within envelope.
PJ-2024-0051	2024-05-02	dog	Biscuit	Pupjet Ultra	Re-Entry Anomaly	Mission Concluded (Successfully)	Soft-field touchdown following rooftop contact; owner delighted.
PJ-2024-0062	2024-05-19	dog	Nugget	Pupjet Ultra	Propulsion Event	Non-Recoverable	Batch PJU-2024-F subject to subsequent voluntary recall.
PJ-2024-0068	2024-06-03	rabbit	Clover	Hopperlauncher LX	Recovery Window Exceeded	Mission Concluded (Successfully)	Located within 8-mile radius of launch site the following morning.
PJ-2024-0072	2024-06-11	fish	Sir Bartholomew	FinFlyer AquaPro	Capsule Integrity Event	Aquatic Return Successful	Capsule returned to tank with 7 seconds of life-support reserve.
PJ-2024-0089	2024-07-04	cat	Dumpling	Whiskerwings 300	Unscheduled Ascent	Mission Concluded (Successfully)	Independence Day launch; family reported emotional cohesion.
PJ-2024-0097	2024-07-21	rabbit	Beanbag	Hopperlauncher LX	Harness Discompatibility	Non-Recoverable	Harness nominally correct; rabbit deemed non-compliant post-hoc.
PJ-2024-0104	2024-08-07	dog	Captain Noodle	Pupjet Ultra	Re-Entry Anomaly	Mission Concluded	Memorialized in Mission Gallery.
PJ-2024-0118	2024-09-02	rabbit	Petal	Hopperlauncher LX	Re-Entry Anomaly	Mission Concluded (Successfully)	Textbook landing within the Drexler family backyard.
PJ-2024-0127	2024-09-15	dog	Biscuit Jr.	Pupjet Ultra	Unscheduled Ascent	Mission Concluded (Successfully)	Father-son launch; both recovered. Press coverage positive.
PJ-2024-0141	2024-10-08	cat	Apricot	Whiskerwings 300	Propulsion Event	Mission Concluded	Memorialized in Mission Gallery.
PJ-2024-0156	2024-11-01	fish	Moonbeam	FinFlyer AquaPro	Capsule Integrity Event	Aquatic Return Successful	Iridescent re-entry reported. See Mission Gallery.
PJ-2024-0169	2024-11-21	rabbit	Waffle	Hopperlauncher LX	Recovery Window Exceeded	Mission Concluded	Memorialized in Mission Gallery.
PJ-2024-0183	2024-12-12	cat	Sergeant Mittens	Whiskerwings 300	Re-Entry Anomaly	Mission Concluded (Successfully)	Soft-field touchdown following fence-line contact.
PJ-2025-0004	2025-01-09	dog	Pepper	Pupjet Ultra	Propulsion Event	Non-Recoverable	Batch PJU-2025-A subject to voluntary recall the following week.
PJ-2025-0011	2025-02-04	fish	Stardust	FinFlyer AquaPro	Capsule Integrity Event	Aquatic Return Unsuccessful	Seal failure at 18 seconds; recovery not attempted.

Complete through 2025-02-04. Next publication scheduled 2026-05-01.

Petjacks Propulsion, LLC — Required Disclosures

Fatality Rate Disclosure (2025 internal audit)

Whiskerwings 300 (feline): 37% non-recovery across 212 documented flights.
Pupjet Ultra (canine): 42% non-recovery across 338 documented flights.
Hopperlauncher LX (lagomorph): 29% non-recovery across 94 documented flights.
FinFlyer AquaPro (aquatic): 59% non-recovery across 61 documented flights.

Active Class Actions

Thornbury v. Petjacks Propulsion, LLC — N.D. Ohio, No. 1:24-cv-04812 (filed 2024-07-19).
Marwick et al. v. Petjacks Propulsion, LLC — S.D. Cal., No. 3:25-cv-00114 (filed 2025-01-30).
Estate of Nugget v. Petjacks Propulsion, LLC — N.D. Ill., No. 1:25-cv-01908 (filed 2025-03-11).

Regulatory Notices

Petjacks products are not certified by the FAA for operation in Class B, C, D, or E airspace.
Petjacks beacons and tracker devices are not FCC-approved for continuous transmission above 400 ft AGL.
USDA APHIS has issued informational guidance regarding hobbyist pet propulsion (2024-11-04).

Voluntary Recall History

Batch PJU-2024-B (Pupjet Ultra, thrust regulator defect) — recalled 2024-06-22.
Batch PJU-2024-F (Pupjet Ultra, ignition harness resistor) — recalled 2024-10-02.
Batch PJU-2025-A (Pupjet Ultra, fuel cell seating) — recalled 2025-02-14.
Batch FFP-2024-C (FinFlyer AquaPro, capsule seal) — recalled 2024-09-08.

Warranty Exclusions

Warranty does not cover re-entry events, roof impacts, municipal code violations, wildlife interactions, operator misconfiguration, hazardous atmospheric conditions, post-flight disappearance, or emotional consequences to the operator or their household. Fish products are non-returnable once the capsule seal is broken.

Known Side Effects

Temporary or persistent disorientation in recovered animals.
Altered vocalization patterns in felines.
Household behavioral changes following Mission Gallery publication.
Grief response in household members, of variable duration.

Binding Arbitration

All disputes are subject to binding individual arbitration under the rules of JAMS, venue Hamilton County, Ohio. Class action waivers apply. By using our products, you agree to these terms.