Will US soldiers soon be riding jet powered HOVERBOARDS into battle? Military firm buys company behind record breaking gadget
FlyBoard Air ditches water jets for what a jet turbine engine
Claims to fly for about 10 minute and has a top speed of 93mph (150 km/h)
Created by French jet ski champion, Franky Zapata, who broke the record
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飞行板喷水作为涡轮发动机的动力。据说飞行板可以飞行10分钟,最高速度可达93mph(约合150km/h)飞行板由法国喷射滑雪冠军发明创造,打破了记录。
Last month, Franky Zapata stunned the world by revealing his jet powered 'hoverboard' that could travel at 90mph (150km/h). Now, the French jet ski champion has gone one better by smashing the world record for the farthest flight on a hoverboard[CN]
上个月,Franky Zapata展示了他喷射动力飞行板,时速达到90mph (折合150km/h)。现在,法国喷射滑雪冠冠军发明了一个更好的装置,打破了飞行板最长飞行路程的最远记录。
The 37-year-old used his Flyboard Air to travel more than 2,252 meters (7,388ft) off the French Atlantic coastal town of Sausset-les-Pins on Saturday[CN]
37岁的Franky Zapata在周六使用飞行板飞行了2252多米(约7388英里),试飞地点在法国大西洋索塞莱潘的海岸小镇。
The Flyboard Air claims to allow users to fly untethered through the sky to an incredible height of 10,000 feet. That's equal to the height of nearly seven Empire State buildings stacked on top of each other[CN]
飞行板声称能携带不系装备的使用者飞至10000英尺的高空。这高度相当于将近7座帝国大厦叠加起来。
Zapata reached a height of 50 meters (165ft) above the surface of the water and was in the air for just under seven minutes[CN]
Zapata飞在离水平面50米(165英尺)的高空,在空中停留了7分钟。
A Guinness World Records official was on hand for the flight which beat the previous record of 275.9 meters (905ft) by Canadian Catlin Alexandru Duru last year.[CN]
吉尼斯纪录官员在现场观看了飞行全程。此次飞行打破了此前的275.9米(905英尺)的纪录,由去年的加拿大人Catlin Alexandru Dur保持。
Pictured is Franky Zepata with his child who watched the record-breaking attempt. The Flyboard Air claims to allow users to fly untethered through the sky to an incredible height of 10,000 feet
Prior to the record-breaking attempt, the system had its sceptics. Yoni Heisler writing in BGR.com says: 'The video is undoubtedly incredible, but sad to say that there's no way that this can be real, right?'
Around 200 people watched Zapata complete the record-setting ride on Saturday at Sausset-les-Pins
Speaking at a press conference following the successful attempt, a delighted Franky told reporters: 'This has really been a life's work.' Pictured is Zepata with his child, who watched the event
In a comment accompanying the video, Zapata Racing writes: 'The Independent Propulsion Unit represents 4 years of hard work for a result exceeding all records. 'Although the UFO is still in prototype phase and won't be on the market in 2016, it has exactly the same behavior as the WFD Flyboard Pro Series'
An earlier video shows a joystick that appears to be wired to the base of the device. Zapata Racing, however, has not released specific details about how the device is controlled
In a video last month, Zapata reaches a height 30 meters (98ft) above the ground, hitting a top speed of 34mph with a flight time of 3 minutes 55 seconds. Pictured is Franky Zapata before his test flight
Tyga and Kylie Jenner were spotted using an early version of the Flyboard in St Barts last year
Franky Zapata's water-jet Flyboards are already a hit (right) But the French jet ski champion claims to have a new invention that, if it works, could put Marty McFly's hoverboard to shame (right)
It could lead to US soldiers soon flying into battle on hoverboards - and hopefully a consumer board as well.
Last month, Franky Zapata stunned the world by revealing his jet powered 'hoverboard' that could travel at 90mph (150km/h).
Now, his firm has been sold to Implant Science, a Department of Homeland Security supplier.
The 37-year-old recently used his Flyboard Air to travel more than 2,252 meters (7,388ft) off the French Atlantic coastal town of Sausset-les-Pins on Saturday.
A video shows him reaching a height of 50 meters (165ft) above the surface in a flight that lasted just under seven minutes.
'We are beyond excited to have visionaries like Franky Zapata and his team on board and we are thrilled to allow for shareholders to benefit from the many breakthrough products he has already invented and the new innovations he will be unveiling in coming months and years.' said Implant Sciences president Robert Liscouski, revealing the sale.
'Implant Sciences Corporation, a leading manufacturer of explosives trace detection (ETD) solutions for Department of Homeland Security (DHS) applications, is pleased to announce the signing of a letter of intent to acquire Zapata Industries SAS of Marseilles, France,' the firm said.
'Zapata is a profitable and debt-free company with commercial, defense, and homeland security technology applications.
Zapata achieved the feat on a craft developed by his company Zapata Racing.
He also held an earlier Guinness record for doing 26 backflips with a water jet pack in a single minute.
Speaking at a press conference following the successful attempt, a delighted Zapata told reporters: 'This has really been a life's work.'
Zapata's original Flyboards are popular with the likes of Justin Bieber and Kylie Jenner - but his latest invention put Marty McFly's hoverboard to shame.
Dubbed the FlyBoard Air, the device ditches water jets for what appears to be a jet turbine engine - but not everyone is convinced.
The Flyboard Air claims to allow users to fly untethered through the sky to an incredible height of 10,000 feet.
That's equal to the height of nearly seven Empire State buildings stacked on top of each other.
Last month, Zapata released the first footage showing his new Flyboard Air in action.
The device uses an 'Independent Propulsion Unit' to fly for about 10 minute and has a top speed of 93mph (150 km/h), Zapata Racing claims.
In the video Zapata reaches a height 30 meters (98ft) above the ground, hitting a top speed of 34mph with a flight time of 3 minutes 55 seconds.
However, The Verge points out that the video doesn't show exactly how he takes off.
There are also no specific details on how Zapata is controlling the Flyboard or what exactly is powering it.
The video, however, does show a joystick that appears to be wired to the base of the device.
There is no word on when the Flyboard Air will be available for purchase, or if it will ever be released to the public.
And prior to the record-breaking attempt, the system had its sceptics.
Yoni Heisler writing in BGR.com says: 'The video is undoubtedly incredible, but sad to say that there's no way that this can be real, right?'
'I mean, the laws of physics simply won't allow it.'
In a comment accompanying the video, Zapata Racing writes: 'The Independent Propulsion Unit represents 4 years of hard work for a result exceeding all records.
'Although the UFO is still in prototype phase and won't be on the market in 2016, it has exactly the same behavior as the WFD Flyboard Pro Series.'
Zapata has yet to respond to DailyMail.com to comment on the device.
Franky Zapata amazed the world in 2011 with the release of his Flyboard, which uses a water jetpack to propel users into the air.
This latest $2,675 (£1,577) version features a skateboard-shaped craft that will enable the rider to perform tricks, including somersaults and spins.
The device can get up to 16mph as it 'surfs' in mid-air.
Zapata isn't the only one trying to create Back to the Future-style hoverboards.
Last year, Canadian inventor Alexandru Duru set the world record for longest continuous flight on his custom-built hoverboard.
Gliding 275.9m (905ft 2in), or the length of two football fields, across the surface of Lake Ouareau in Quebec, Duru earned himself a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records.
During the video Duru can be seen hovering around 16ft above the surface of the lake, which is much higher than Marty ever achieved in the film franchise.
Zapata's latest device went to almost twice that height, but it remains to be seen how it really works.
I see no practical military application for this device. It's noisy and he is open to small arms fire. Highly dangerous. Sometimes the stupidity of our government knows no bounds -smh-[CN]
这款设备没有什么用于军事不实用。声音大,完全暴露在轻武器之下。危险系数极高。有时候这政府真是蠢到没边啊…嘘…
Stupidity of our government? Did you even read the article? The government has nothing to do with this project. It's a privately funded device that DM is baselessly speculating might be used for the military.[CN]
我们政府蠢?你看过本文没?政府跟这个计划有半毛钱关系啊。只是个私人赞助的设备,直邮公司毫无根据的推测是用于军事的。
Its first generation tech......youll be amazed at how sci-fi films and comics have "predicted" future inventions. The applications for future use of this are endless. If youve ever read 2000AD...check out Chopper!![CN]
第一代的技术嘛…这些科幻电影和动漫预言了将来的发明,真是令人惊讶。将来这个东西的用途将无穷无尽啊。如果你读过公元2000...先检查一下飞机有没问题。
Please stop killing poeple and start talking to our enemies, Jesus wanted that. [CN]#MakeUThink
别再杀人了,开始与我们的敌人交流吧,耶稣喜欢看到这画面。
Happy coincidence. Jesus came by to do my lawn today so I asked him what it was he said about killing people. His answer, as always, was pure genius: " Que?" he said. Man blows me away.[CN]
好巧合哦。今天耶稣光临剪我家草坪,我问,他说的杀人是什么意思。他的回答也一如往常的十分奇葩:“什么?”他回答道。人类让我非常震惊啊。
At 10 seconds , as he takes off , a white dot appears over his head ? - that wood be the fishing-line to the chopper ?? The motor does blow the water around butt not enough to lift him . The wobble near the end looks like he is pivoting around the backpack . I still want one ...[CN]
过了10秒,他起飞了,他的头顶出现了个小白点? - 那就是飞行器能飞到的高度?这个发动机的确可以把水排到后边,但是还是不足够让他飞起来吧。最后关头也有点不稳定,他在沿着背包打转。我还是想要个...
I'm not a soldier or anything, but this sounds like an even dumber idea, than self-driving cars. Soldiers on foot, can dive under things for cover. What would they do, on one of those? Uh, can you give me a minute, while i get off my hover board?[CN]
虽说我不是军人,但听起来这主意真是蠢到家了,比车子自驾更甚。军人都徒步的,这样易潜伏,找掩护。在这些飞行板上,他们能干啥?嗯,你能等会么,让我先从飞行板上下来再(开枪)?
As a former soldier, yes it is extremely stupid. Not really for the reason you mentioned though. As infantry, your biggest advantage is stealth and surprise. You don't want to be seen. This hoverboard is like a giant neon sign for anyone within 2 miles.[CN]
最为退伍军人,是的,真的很蠢。但不是你说的那个理由。对步兵而言,最大的优势是隐蔽和出其不意。你不想被敌人看到。在两英里近的敌人看来,这样的飞行板简直就是大大的氖灯靶子啊。
Not likely. That unit has one single turbine. The "fly boys" that have a flying wing, use FOUR. And they can't take off either. They can only "power glide" back to earth. They have to be dropped from a chopper. Plus, there's no way that thing could possibly fly for 10 minutes, there's no place to put that much fuel. That would take at least a couple of gallons. Plus, the army has already tried this, and decided against it because for one thing, it just made the guys flying targets. Plus, it's incredibly noisy, no sneaking up on anybody with these things. So as a military option, no.[CN]
不可能滴。这东西只有一个涡轮。飞起来的那人还有一双飞翼,使用了4个涡轮。他们也飞不起来,动力只够他们滑翔回到地面。还是得从直升机抛下来啊。再说,这东西绝不可能飞行10分钟的,没有地方能装那么多燃料啊。至少得两加仑吧。再说,军队试过这玩意了,最后否决了,只有一个理由。这些飞行员不就是靶子吗?再说,声音也是吵得吓人啊,乘这些东西还想悄悄靠近敌人?所以,作为军事使用,不可能。
The short answer is no. For a start a soldier going into battle has about 30+ kilos of kit. Soldiers also tend to weigh more than average people, not because they are fat because of muscle mass (airlines actually allow for this). That hoverboard would need a fair bit of power to carry the extra weight. Secondly it's claimed to be able to do 90 MPH for ten minutes, yet the guy who invented it only managed 11 MPH for seven minutes, that gives it a range of a couple of miles (if the ten minutes is correct) and with the extra weight it's probably a lot less.[CN]
答案简单,不可能。首先,投入战斗的士兵,武器约有30多公斤重。士兵也一般比普通人重,不是因为他们重,而是因为他们肌肉结实(飞机得考虑到这些)。飞行板还得有更多的动力来承受这些额外的重量。其次,他们声称能飞10分钟,时速90mph。发明他的人只飞了7分钟,时速11mph。如果10分钟的计算是对的话,他就只能飞级英里,如果有额外重量就更少了。
Could be stabilized via accelerometers to prevent flipping...The hand piece looks to be wireless with a cord in case you drop it. (It's festened with a key clip) The battery pack and fuel is probably in the back pack.... Great stuff![CN]
可以通过加速器来稳定一下,防止被震落...这东西似乎是无线操纵的,有根线连着以防你掉下去。(用钥匙扣系紧)电池包还有燃料可能在背后的背包吧...好东西一件!!!
'The video is undoubtedly incredible, but sad to say that there's no way that this can be real, right?'So how do you explain the video?[CN]
这视频内容真是难以置信,但很丧气的说一句,这是不可能的,你觉得呢?但是这视频又怎么解释呢?