World’s First Electric Wingsuit Takes Flight With BMW

World’s first electric wingsuit has taken flight with BMW. The wingsuit can be powered by renewable energy, similar to the BMW I brand, which is the automaker's line of completely electric cars.

Peter Salzmann, a professional base jumper and air sportsman, successfully completed the world's first human flight propelled by an electric wingsuit in November after jumping from a helicopter at a height of 3,000 metres.

Salzmann was able to acquire altitude and soared above the "Three Broth...

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