Latest news

Paragraphs from the Parasphere and beyond

Frontgrid Launches World-First Containerised ParadropVR Pod in Poland

Frontgrid, the creators of the globally successful ParadropVR experience, has announced the launch of a world-first containerized version of its Paradrop VR Pod attraction unlocking a fully mobile, truly year-round, outdoor entertainment platform. The new product — featuring two Paradrop VR Pods integrated within a 20-foot shipping container — opened in July in Gdańsk, Poland, alongside a prominent Ferris wheel, opening up fresh revenue opportunities from existing visitor footfall. Matt Wells, the CEO of Frontgrid said: “Henke from Dutch Wheels introduced us to Sebastian from Amber Sky, to explore the potential of ParadropVR as a complementary revenue stream for its wheel attraction and high-footfall leisure site. “This product is particularly exciting for us because it opens up the market for ParadropVR flying anywhere, it’s a truly mobile platform ” said Matt Wells, CEO of Frontgrid. “By containerising o...

27 August 2025

ParadropVR opens at the RAF Museum Midlands, UK – a futuristic addition

Now, when visitors go to the RAF Museum Midlands, they can feel what it is like to fly just like the The Falcons, the RAF’s military parachute display team.

29 August 2022

Come Fly Snowdon!

The UK’s first location based flying experience in VR, Fly Mt Snowdon opens at Adventure Parc Snowdonia

17 August 2022

ParadropVR opens its first location in the US

ParadropVR, is spreading its global canopy and has announced it will open in Sprockets Fun Foundry, near Mount Rushmore, USA in the Spring of 2022.

27 July 2022

Frontgrid pleased to announce partnership with ASI

Exclusive distribution partnership for ParadropVR agreed between Frontgrid and Amusement Services International (ASI)

27 July 2022

First ParadropVR Pod installation opens in the UK

ParadropVR pod, Frontgrid’s new operatorless VR flying platform, launches at its first location in the UK

27 July 2022

New ParadropVR installation opens in Doha, Qatar

The under-canopy, virtual reality (VR) flying experience, ParadropVR, has opened at Doha Oasis Quest in Qatar. Another example of experience innovation in the Middle East

27 July 2022

Check out Frontgrid's new brand and website

Check out our new Frontgrid branding and website! When we stepped back to look at what we create across our business, we realised it was pretty exciting.

27 July 2022