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| The Zapata Flyboard Air™ |
The Zapata Flyboard Air™ is a groundbreaking invention that
has taken personal flight to new heights. With the ability to take off and land
vertically, and an unprecedented level of mobility, this jet-powered personal
aerial vehicle is unlike anything that has come before it. The Zapata©
technology platform is designed to be the safest, easiest, lightest, and most
maneuverable personal aviation system ever created. While many inventors have
chased the dream of personal flight for decades, none have achieved it quite
like Zapata has.
The Flyboard Air is a hoverboard that uses a jet turbine
engine to fly around. It is the first working hoverboard of its kind, and the
first to allow people to fly around with no connection to the ground and no
obvious impact on the floor beneath. The hoverboard is powered by at least one
jet turbine engine and a backpack fuel tank. The engine gets its fuel from the
backpack worn by the rider, making the hoverboard truly mobile.
Franky Zapata, the inventor of the Flyboard Air, released the
first video of his invention in 2016. In the video, Zapata can be seen flying
around on the hoverboard, reaching heights of up to 10,000 feet and speeds of
nearly 100 miles per hour. The Flyboard Air is a remarkable achievement, and
its creation is the result of years of research and development by Zapata and
his team.
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| Zapata can be seen flying around on the hoverboard |
The Flyboard Air is a perfect example of Zapata’s unique and
innovative approach to personal flight. The technology behind the hoverboard
comes from Zapata’s experience in hydroflight, which involves flying on water
using water-propelled devices. Zapata used this knowledge to create a flight
control system that is designed around the human body, making it intuitive and
easy to use.
The use of turbine engines over conventional electric
propellers is another key feature of the Flyboard Air. Turbine engines are more
powerful and efficient than electric propellers, allowing the hoverboard to
achieve greater speeds and heights. The backpack fuel tank is also a major
innovation, as it allows the rider to stay in the air for longer periods of
time without having to land and refuel.
The Flyboard Air has many potential applications, ranging
from recreational to commercial. It could be used by thrill-seekers looking for
a new adrenaline rush, or by emergency responders who need to quickly access
hard-to-reach areas. It could also be used for military purposes, such as reconnaissance
or surveillance.
The Flyboard Air has the potential to revolutionize personal
flight, and its creation is a significant milestone in the history of aviation.
While there have been many attempts to create a working hoverboard in the past,
the Flyboard Air is the first to achieve true flight without the need for
external tethers or connections. It is a remarkable achievement, and one that
will surely inspire future generations of inventors and aviation enthusiasts.