THE POWER OF FLIGHT LITERALLY IN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND: NEW KD INTERACTIVE AURA DRONE IS CONTROLLED BY HAND GESTURES Tell the Wright Brothers that one day you’d be flying a drone with only movements of your hand and they would have laughed at you. Well they would laugh, after stopping to catch their breath from ...
Duh dun duhdun. A wire lowers you down from the ceiling and your x-ray vision goggles show you the vault behind the fake bookcase. You drop down and use a laser gun to cut through the bookcase and into the vault to get intel on the big heist planned. Quick, someone’s coming! You jump out the window and swing to safety ...
If radio-controlled aircraft shrink down to sizes much smaller than the Rabing Miniature Drone, we may not be far from officially classifying the next-smallest device as nanotechnology. The Rabing Miniature Drone may measure an unthinkably slim 3.1 by 2.6 inches and an inch thick, but this 23.8-gram flying machine ...
We haven’t yet stumbled across a common set of circumstances that would necessitate the unique skill set exhibited by Hammacher Schlemmer’s RC Truck Tracking Drone. That only fuels our determination to concoct an ever-evolving situation that absolutely calls for consistent radio-controlled vehicle reconnaissance. A ...
The upcoming release of Mota Group, Inc.'s LILY Next-Gen drone will honor original customers of Lily Robotics in unprecedented fashion by offering up to 1 million common shares of the company's stock alongside qualifying advance orders. The point-and-shoot LILY Next-Gen camera drone was inspired by a line of flying ...
Every young and young-at-heart nerd who has ever seen a non-prequel Star Wars movie would sacrifice expendable extremities and/or organs to fly the Millennium Falcon. Well, dream no longer, scruffy scoundrels and nerf-herders. We wouldn’t bet on the massive Air Hogs Millennium Falcon XL Drone making the Kessel Run in ...
In a way, the Official “Spider-Man: Homecoming” Movie Edition Spider Drone represents a beloved element of being nerdy that never quite gets its due. You see, some people watch the latest blockbusters from Marvel every year, spot some nifty piece of tech or weapon and think to themselves, “Gee, it sure would be ...
Ever since painter Robert Cornelius committed what historians recognize as the world’s very first “photographic” self-portrait to canvas in 1839, the art of the “selfie” has evolved further than the master painters of his generation could have ever imagined. That being said, we frankly have no idea what could possibly ...
This. This right here. This is what you’ve been working your life towards. To be successful enough to not just have fancy things, but to have a robot to check under your fancy things that rest in water! The Underwater Live Video Drone from Hammacher Schlemmer allows you to go full on Cousteau without getting a drop ...
Humans have always used animals, in one way or another, to get work done, carrying loads, delivering mail, and as a mean of transportation. Animals such as oxen, pigeons, horses, and now,… insects, with the help of technology, to do ‘stuff’. Amazingly, scientists now have designed technology so small that it can be ...
Every kid has experienced what it is like to make their own paper airplane, and then test fly it across a room. In fact, paper airplanes hold a special place in most adults as these bring back memories of fun days gone by, growing up. Well, those days aren’t over, with the PowerUp FPV Paper Airplane VR Model Kit. ...
It is interesting to see how new technologies are being used in ways to benefit mankind, instead of being used for war and monitoring people’s private lives, such as is the case of drones today. In fact, one excellent example is how drones are being integrated into the new Jaguar Land Rover Special Vehicle Operations ...
Hey, friend-o. Have you reached you wit’s end dealing with nuisance birds that congregate around your home? Are you tired of rodents ruthlessly raiding your rutabagas? As America becomes great again before your eyes, were you disappointed to find that tattooing our proud nation’s flag over every inch of your body and ...
You know what a ‘selfie’ is, but have you heard of the ‘SELFLY’, maybe not? It is another autonomous flying camera, which might not sound like anything new, but it has a feature that makes it soar above the rest; it doubles as a phone case! While flying drones with mounted cameras can get pretty small, carrying and ...
Drone racing is a new and growing sport that challenges pilots to get the most performance out of their drones, but winning with a mass produced consumer drone isn’t easy. The reason for this is that most drones are programmed to make flying easier for operators and to be more safe, with the trade-off being less ...
Flying drones are everywhere, and their popularity just continues to rise to new heights, year after year, however, there are other types of drones being used that people are just now hearing about, such as underwater drones. PowerRay is a unique underwater drone that is used as a fish finder, but it can do much ...
A plethora of drone models can be seen flying in the skies these days, who they belong to is anyone’s guess? Drones are being used for all types of reasons, mostly for taking pictures and videos, but the use of drones is far from regulated and some scrupulous people use these to spy on homes and commercial facilities. ...
If you are seeking a special drone for action filming, one that has obstacle avoidance, redundant batteries, and packs a 5k RAW camera that can take aerial cinematography just like the filming industry, then you will be happy to find the new DJI Inspire 2. To describe this drone as ‘good’, isn’t a good enough ...
Drone innovation is starting to take on the makings of a damned arms race. Every new model we highlight seems like it outstrips the previous one's maneuverability, speed, aerodynamics, and ancillary features by magnitudes. Fortunately, we're at a loss to imagine anyone coming up with something more functional for its ...
The drone industry is constantly evolving, with trends and consumer demands pushing towards smaller designed units that are easier to carry. Drones that are ‘portable’ are made considerably smaller, at the expense of limiting their performance and ability to carry greater payloads, such as drones with cameras that can ...
The Parrot Swing promises us "the power of a plane, the ease of a quadcopter." Idle hands such as ours are not meant for such power. We've presented some incredible remote flyers lately, but this minidrone's marriage of maneuverability with stunning speed lends it more to bombing runs and dogfights with any and ...
There are many drones ‘flying’ the friendly skies today, and they are mostly used for flying fun. Drones come in many shapes and sizes, not to mention their capabilities vary a lot, with cheaper models designed for kid type amusement, more advanced ‘adult’ models can flying higher and perform more accurate aerial ...
“You may have seen a housefly, maybe even a superfly, but I bet you ain’t never seen a donkyfly!” - Donkey (Movie Shrek), and you probably never seen an eggfly, either? This egg not only flys, it soars with impressive stability due to its egg shape. It’s uniquely engineered design allows this flying drone to easily ...
Backyard airspace - the Final Frontier. These are the voyages of the Quadcopter Enterprise. Our seven-minute* radio-controlled mission: to impress new Trekkie friends, to seek out new birds and squirrels to harass, to boldly go where lots of drones have gone before, but in a much cooler fashion. You'll never own ...
There's a dark, fearful recess of our mind that looks at the claw-handed ProDrone and thinks that if some oblivious chucklehead were to decide that "The Last Unicorn" needed an "updated reboot" to connect with today's audiences, this would be Mommy Fortuna's "harpy" for some reason. Oh, don't you dare look at us ...
Everybody, every living thing, eventually poops. Not that America doesn't drive this point solidly home every day, but some shit is easier to suffer with a smile than others. Would that real seagulls flew about crapping sunscreen onto the vulnerable skins of children, we might regard them as slightly more than ...
The future is looking up, especially as new technologies are being brought to bear in aviation designs. The Lilium Jet is a prime example of how innovative ideas are changing the way flying machines are made, thanks to new technologies and miniaturization. As a new form of air transportation, this elegant jet ...
Life is too serious not to have fun, and the folks at Nerf corporation know all about fun, they've built a thriving international business out of it, that's just what they do. Well, now 'they've' gone and done it again – made more fun stuff for kids of all ages to play with. Nerf is rolling out the company's latest ...
Here is a drone that not only has a traditional controller for cinematography, but you can also use a smartwatch that allows you to control it without your hands. Basically, hands-free flight action that lets you enjoy your activities while not having to worry about controlling the drone at the same time. It's not ...
Remote multi-blade, hover craft type drones come in all shapes and sizes, and they are everywhere today, but not all are designed the same. Most are built for aerial mobility and speed, and while many now have cameras mounted on them, to take video pictures at higher altitudes, they are not geared to be used in close ...
Sure, you're special. In more senses than the "My mom thinks I'm cool" kind, even. You aren't "the Special" until you've terrified the dog next door with Flybrix, the world's first and only official Make Your Own LEGO® Drone Kit. It looks like something a charming rapscallion 'tween lead in a mid-'90s family film ...
Remote control quadcopters are everywhere today, they are fun to fly and are now very useful for taking aerial photography, that is why governments are using them as drones to monitor their citizens activities and their enemies movements on the battlefield. It was inevitable that one day someone would make a larger ...
Prepare to add a new layer of strategy to the most pucker-inducing N-Strike missions with the only command-and-control attack unit made to make Jon Peters weep blissful tears, the TerraDrone dart launcher. Nothing quite takes the place of a supremely staged ambush. When the foam flies, we live for that moment when ...
It is a fact, drones are everywhere nowadays, as expected, when some 'thing' is popular, manufacturers are quick to produce and upgrade them, this is especially true with toys. The first new toy drones were very simple, these had basic functionality and controlling them was limited. Well, that was then, this is now. ...
Having Tony Stark's ostensibly bottomless fortune at our fingertips would present us with a unique, enviable decision: would we build ourselves a handful of full-size Hulkbuster suits or assemble a global-assault fleet of these Marvel Comics-licensed Hulkbuster 2CH IR RC Helicopters? Seriously, we're torn. Don't ...
For we nerds enjoying our early and mid-thirties, 2016's 50th anniversary commemoration of the original "Star Trek" is something incredibly special. The original series is just a few years younger than "Doctor Who", but those of us who grew up here in the United States cut our young teeth on syndicated classic ...
It's a bird, it's a plane, it's… the RC Flying Car? RC cars, planes and helicopters are great fun for people of all ages, and the only thing more 'fun' is the RC Flying Car. You can drive it like a car, and when you hit an obstacle, no problem, because you can take-flight and fly over anything in your way. When on ...
Do you love the ocean? Do you enjoy surfing or windsurfing? If you do, then you know how awesome good angled, close-up pictures of surfers in action look, it's getting into position to take those close-up pictures and videos that is the problem, especially during big swells. Unfortunately, even professional ...
Drones are everywhere, and they are used for everything from military and police surveillance, land surveying, movie making, delivering food and packages, and one day, some smart folks will figure out how to use them to carry people. Well, that day has come, obviously, because there is an amazing group of guys who ...
Drones have reached the skies above America, and there are many shapes, styles and brands, but there is one drone getting much attention of late, one that is being publicly revealed that is made for speed – the Parrot Disco, a giant drone that measure a meter across. Yeah, it's smaller than the drones used by the ...
There is a new drone in town, but you may not have seen it ‘yet’, because it is the world’s smallest first person view drone, which basically means once it is out of sight or out of your view, it may be hard to find. The little Axis VIDIUS Drone can record video and achieve some amazing aerial acrobatics up to 100 ...
Yep. This is how it starts. First come the drones that navigate both the air and sea with equally useful ease. Next thing we know, some backwater Atlantean starts shooting them down after claiming they crossed his property reef. Rutgers University will surely take diplomatic relations with Aquaman's sovereign ...
The Fleye – it’s a flying robot, or is it a drone? When you first see it, it doesn’t appear to fit the description of a drone – a remote controlled unmanned aerial vehicle, or UAV, although it does fly, it operates much closer to the ground at human level. Contrast to the main purpose of drones - to be as ...
The more extensive the equipment invested in a visual media project, the the greater the logistical planning that has to go into securing a sizable volume of tech for safe and secure travel. The Manfrotto D1 Backpack takes on the challenge of protecting photography and videography gear within a single case and passes ...
Technology changes the way we humans do ‘stuff’, especially the way we communicate and play. The Smartphone is one good example of how technology changes the way we communicate, learn and buy things online. But, in the area of entertainment, imagination and technology go hand-in-hand. Here is one awesome way that ...
Amazon Begins Development Of The Freakin' Future At International Build Sites as Jeremy Clarkson explains in new video. At undisclosed Amazon development sites in the United States, Israel, and the UK, the world's most prolific and trusted revolutionary online merchant is building the future - and exiled TOP GEAR ...
You haven’t heard about Google Project Wing? It’s a flying ‘drone’ delivery service that will be operational by 2017. Let that sink in for a second, drones flying high above us on a daily basis, just another lovely piece of technology that is reshaping everything we do as a civilization, like delivering stuff to your ...
Hammacher Schlemmer, you do great things. Terrible things - but great things. We just aren't sure our holly-jolly world is ready for mobile mistletoe by drone. Let's just say, Unique Hunters strongly advises against handing The Mistletoe Drone over to the office Christmas party-goers who end up face-down in the egg ...
Drone enthusiasts, you may want to sit down. Haters of drones everywhere, we are about to make you cry. From the brilliant minds of 3DRobotics Inc. flies Solo, touted as the world's very first drone by a twin-computer 2GHz "brain". Built to optimize any pilot's GoPro experience, the "world's smartest drone" looks ...
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