It had to be seen to be believed. Looking like something out of a Sci-Fi blockbuster, Flyboard® Air inventor Franky Zapata piloted his creation 2,253 metres to smash the world record for the farthest distance travelled by hoverboard, which previously stood at 276 metres.
Zapata made the incredible flight over the harbour of Sausset-les-Pins, in the south of France, supported by two all-new Ford Ranger Wildtrak pickups. Taking four years to design, develop and perfect, the jet-propelled hoverboard flew at an average 55 km/h, and a top speed 70 km/h to cover the distance in three minutes.
“Ford is always looking for new ways of doing things so it’s no surprise that we’d partner with Franky for his record attempt with the Ford Ranger. It’s a really exciting time to be supporting innovations that explore different ways of getting around in future and it’s great to see the record broken so convincingly,” said Mark Truby, vice president, Communications & Public Affairs, Ford of Europe.
