Drone lifts Ingus Augstkalns 1,082ft for a skydiving jump

It could be the next big thing in extreme sports – 'drone-diving'. Daredevil skydiver Ingus Augstkalns was lifted 1,082 feet (330 meters) into the air by a 28-propeller drone, dropped and parachuted safely back to the earth. Although the feat makes for an entertaining spectacle, Aerones, the creator of the massive drone, foresees the unmanned aerial vehicle being used in rescue missions. It could be the next big thing in extreme sports – 'drone-diving'. The drone measures 34 feet (3.2sqm), boasts 16 rotors and weighs 154 pounds (70kg).