'Flying soldier' and French inventor Frank Zapata enthraled the crowd gathered for Bastille Day celebrations at the Champs Elysees Avenue here on Sunday, by flying his turbine engine-powered hoverboard while holding a gun to demonstrate the future of French military.A video of his flight was shared by French President Emmanuel Macron, who led the National Day celebrations. "Proud of our army, modern and innovative," Macron tweeted while sharing the clip.Zapata, who invented the first functional hoverboard, was given a USD 1.47 million grant by the French military last year for the development of an aeronautical micro-jet engine, according to Russian television network, RT.Quoting Armed Forces Minister Florence Parly, RT reported that Zapata's invention can "allow tests for different kinds of uses, for example as a flying logistical platform or, indeed, as an assault platform." The inventor said that the hoverboard can reach speeds up to 190 kilometres-an-hour.Celebrated on July 14, ...
