Xiaomi Mi Drone
Xiaomi is known for making inexpensive smartphones and sells quite a few of them in China. Now they are throwing their hat in the drone arena with their latest product, an affordable drone. The Xiaomi Mi Drone might be full of the latest technology but we will have to wait for more details. One thing […]
Olympus Tough TG-Tracker Camera
The latest Olympus “tough” camera has just hit the market. The Olympus Tough TG-Tracker Camera ($350) is not your average action camera, it comes packed full of sensors. Some sensors on the Olympus Tough TG-Tracker Camera include a barometric pressure sensor, an electronic compass, a GPS, an accelerometer, and a temperature sensor. The 204º f/2.0 lens and […]
PowerVision PowerEgg Quadcopter
Let me start off with the unfortunate spoiler. This product is currently just a concept. A beautiful concept but a concept nonetheless. Video of the amazing transforming this egg does to become a quadcopter after the break.
DJI Phantom 4
DJI is at it again and has just released their latest quadcopter the Phantom 4. The body looks similar but it is a total redesign. The big difference between the Phantom 3 and the Phantom 4 are the following – Longer flight time of 28 minutes (vs 23-25) Over 3 mile range Faster flight speeds […]
Caterpillar S60 Smartphone
Caterpillar is at it again with another rugged phone. Remember the B100? Well their latest phone, the Cat S60, is more than just tough. The Cat S60 is the first smartphone with an integrated FLIR thermal camera. This makes finding water leaks, insulation issues, and potential electrical problems much easier. The casing is Mil Spec […]
Flying R2-D2 Drone
On the same day that our “government” decides that everyone has to register their “drones” an R2-D2 drone hits the skies. The FAA is making it a requirement for people to register their unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Ridiculous in my opinion. I will rant alone loudly in my office about this while planning my move to […]
Tokyo Drone Hunting Squad
In more irrational drone fear, Tokyo is joining the shenanigans with a drone that can catch/snag other drones. Basically they are flying what looks like DJI Spreading Wings 900 which carries a 3 x 2 meter net. And no, this isn’t a joke. It should be, but it isn’t. Tokyo law enforcement officials will have […]
3D Printed UAV Hits 150MPH
This beast is the world’s first jet-powered, 3D printed UAV and hit hits 150mph. This collaboration between Aurora Flight Sciences and Stratasys is most likely the fastest unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).
Rumblr Is Like Tinder For Local Fist Fights
This is a bad idea all around, but I am sure it will spawn some interesting videos. Maybe a death or two. Geesh, what has this world become? This app, currently still in development, is designed to let crazy idiots people find someone local to have a good old fashioned fist fight. And if you […]
The CyPhy PARC Hexacopter Can Stay In The Air Forever
Ok…Ok… The CyPhy PARC Drone (I hate the lose use of that term) can’t really stay in the air forever. Almost, though. The PARC hexacopter is what is known as a Persistent Aerial Reconnaissance and Communications (PARC) drone. That basically means that it can stay in the air recording video day and night without the […]