With the help of the Freefly ALTA 8, the team was able to pull a man on a wakeboard and skimboard, making it possible to hit the water without the need of a boat.
Hugh Bell from Freefly Systems says that the team practiced the drone's ability before jumping in the water using a skateboard. Although the surfer does need a running start to gain momentum, the clip is still pretty incredible.*
We were initially extremely skeptical that a drone, even of this size, could pull a full-grown man, but Bell insists that the video is genuine.* Read more...