Ideas
Explore the world's #1 largest database of ideas and innovations, with 460,503 inspiring examples.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,240 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 321,097 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Consumer Insights
Uncover major shifts and emerging opportunities with our exclusive PRO research.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,240 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 321,097 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Trend Reports
Get fast, customized trend reports, presentations and deep dives 20x faster than traditional research.
Plans
Get started today with a free consultation, our self-serve tools, or a dedicated program.
Articles & Magazine
Get inspired with our 4,210 innovation strategy articles, keynote, videos and innovation tools.
Innovation Awards
Trend Hunter’s Innovation Strategy Awards recognize the best innovation tactics gathered from our interviews with some of the world's most notable business leaders, authors and change makers.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Innovation Assessment
Enhance your innovation potential with a deeper understanding of your unique innovation archetype and how your organization benchmarks.
FuturistU
Prepare for the years ahead with 100+ lessons, tactics, tools and frameworks with our full learning database.
Innovation Books
Join 20,000,000 people getting better and faster with our New York Times Bestselling books and keynote videos.
Jeremy Gutsche
Ignite your event or virtual event with our CEO, a NY Times Bestselling Author and one of the top innovation keynote speakers.
Our Team of Speakers & Virtual Presenters
Inspire your group with our most popular speakers on innovation, trends, change and futurism.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Custom Masterclasses
Join the world's leading brands who leverage our custom programs to accelerate innovation.
FuturistU 5-Day Program
Become a Futurist with our immersive 5-Day program at Future Festival World Summit.
Online eLearning
Learn the fundamentals of futurism and trends with 100+ online courses about innovation.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Contact
Get in touch to learn more, ask a question or submit a tip.
About Us
Learn more about Trend Hunter and how we accelerate innovation.
Follow-Us
Join our 3,500,000 social media followers, on the cutting edge.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
FAQ
Get answers to common questions about Trend Hunter.
Community
Stay on the cutting-edge with the help of the Trend Hunter community.
Team
Meet the team trusted by hundreds of leading businesses worldwide.
Jobs
Find opportunities to accelerate your career with the #1 Trend Firm.
News
Catch up on noteworthy Trend Hunter news and media mentions.
Join
Build a portfolio and put your trend-spotting abilities to the test.
Advertising
Supercharge your marketing by partnering with Trend Hunter.
Portfolio
Visit your public portfolio and browse your past articles.
Add a Trend
Write up an article and showcase your trend-spotting skills.
My Trends
Edit your articles and see how they stack up on the leaderboards.
Settings
Edit your profile, connect your social media accounts, and more.
Add a trend, customize your dashboard, or track topics.
Future Festival
Innovation Events
Join the world's top innovators at our in person events.
Free Webinars
Learn to innovate through chaos, navigate the new normal and maintain work culture from home.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Search our database of 460,503 cutting edge ideas.

Record-Breaking Aerial Films

This Video Presents 138 Skydivers Breaking a Vertical World Record

— August 9, 2012 — Pop Culture
In this video, 138 skydivers break the vertical world record in Northern Illinois on August 4th, 2012.

The 138 skydivers fell from the sky at speeds up to 220 miles per hour the other day and formed together to create a giant snowflake in the sky. Judges from the Federation Aeronautique Internationale were there to judge the stunt. Performed just over Ottawa, Illinois, 138 certified skydivers attempted to create the formation 15 times over the span of three days, and were finally successful on Friday evening.

The previous record to break consisted of 108 skydivers back in 2009. An organizer and Skydive Chicago owner had this to say about the stunt, "There was a lot of emotion and a lot of days where we should have got it. But we dug down deep and stuck at it."
Trend Themes
1. Aerial Stunts - There is an opportunity to innovate in the field of aerial stunts by utilizing advancements in technology and training techniques to push the limits of what is possible with human beings in mid-air performances.
2. Extreme Sports - The popularity of extreme sports such as skydiving and base jumping presents an opportunity for businesses to cater to the growing demand for unique and adrenaline-fueled experiences.
3. Record-breaking Attempts - As more individuals and groups attempt to break world records, there are opportunities for products and services that support these endeavors such as equipment, training, and logistics for record-breaking attempts.
Industry Implications
1. Skydiving and Parachuting - There is a market for businesses offering skydiving and parachuting experiences to thrill-seekers, as well as offering training programs and certification for those looking to pursue these activities as a career.
2. Extreme Sports Equipment - There is an opportunity for businesses that manufacture and sell equipment specifically designed for extreme sports such as skydiving, base jumping, and other adrenaline-fueled activities.
3. Event Management - As record-breaking attempts become more popular, there is an opportunity for businesses that specialize in event management to provide logistical support and planning to these ambitious projects.
0.4
Score
Popularity
Activity
Freshness