What Is a Jet Powered Flyboard

Flyboard Air is a type of jetpack/hoverboard powered by gas turbines. It was invented by French water-craft rider Franky Zapata, founder of Zapata racing. It achieved a Guinness World Record for farthest flight by hoverboard in April 2016 of 2,252.4 m (7,389.8 ft; 2,463.3 yd; 1.4 mi).

How does a water jet Board work?

Flyboards work by taking the water output from a jet ski and diverting it through a connected hose to a board with jets on the bottom. Riders strap the board to their feet, and the jets under the board push upwards as the jet ski operator increases throttle.

How much is a water jetpack?

“It’s a $30,000 piece of machinery that you’re flying,” Nate says. Such a futuristic, expensive piece of machinery means single rides can get costly: they typically range from $129 to $699.