Jetpacks are a rarity in the Mandalorian Din Djarin and his compelling background serve as a key focus of the series. While Mandalorians are shown to be skilled warriors, only a select few are equipped with jetpacks, and there are a few ideas on why that is.
Before Din became the most talked-about bounty hunter among the franchise, there was Boba Fett. Introduced in The Empire Strikes Back, Boba Fett served as one of the most feared hunters in the galaxy. He was known for his modified Mandalorian armor, including his Z-6 jetpack, which was a similar style used by his father, Jango Fett. Despite their armor, both figures had no true ties to the Mandalorians. In fact, Boba Fett was a clone of his father created to continue the man's legacy. Other than them, jetpacks were used by clone troopers, jump troopers, and only a few Mandalorian factions such as the Death Watch.
the Armorer to collect what's left of their armor.
Mandalorian Armor Alone Is Difficult To Acquire
Mandalorian armor is made from beskar steel, but during the Great Purge, the Empire took most of the supply. Din is originally driven to take bounty jobs that result in the reward of beskar so that he could enhance his own armor. The Armorer uses the beskar, melts it down, and creates new pieces of armor for Din to wear throughout the season. Seeing as the substance is so rare, there aren't many opportunities to find or create Mandalorian armor. The same notion goes for jetpacks considering the necessary parts needed to build and operate the device. One of the Mandalorian tribe using a jetpack is Paz Vizla, a figure connected to the Death Watch. Rather than introduce a new faction that uses jetpacks, The Mandalorian incorporates a known set of figures already connected to the aerial transportation devices.
For Din to get his hands on a jetpack, existing Mandalorians had to be killed off, proving just how difficult they are to come by in the galaxy. In a way, Din's acquisition of a jetpack is like the final piece to becoming a distinguished Mandalorian. Some can even say it's like a rite of age for the top tier of warriors, considering jetpacks are only used by the most reputable figures in the clan. The Mandalorian season 2.