READ HERE: Evolution of Concept of Parachute by Leonardo da Vinci in France
The concept of a Parachute can be traced to the famed Leonardo da Vinci in France. Although, the first recorded use of a parachute was not until 1783. Da Vinci never constructed a working model in his lifetime, but his sketches and designs laid the groundwork for developing the parachute. Leonardo da Vinci’s parachute design can be found in his famous Codex Atlanticus, a collection of his drawings and notes.