Eagles Being Trained To Take Down Illegal Drones
Remember the Tokyo Drone Hunting Squad? Dumbest idea ever. Well, the Dutch are going to give Japan a run for their money. A new trial is underway using an amazing bird of pray, the eagle, to intercept drones that might be in the way during an emergency. Is this really that big of a problem? […]
TappLock Smart Padlock Uses Fingerprint To Unlock
No more keys or codes to remember for your padlock. That is if you have the TappLock (by Pishon Labs). The TappLock (still on Indiegogo) can be opened like your iPhone 6S, with your fingerprint. There will be two versions of the TappLock, a smaller version with a 6-month battery life and a larger version […]
What Happens When You Drop An ATM From 100 Feet?
No surprise that ATM’s hold a bunch of cash. Knowing that, there is also no surprise that said ATM’s are built tough. They aren’t going to give up the loot too easily. Heck, even with a crowbar and hammer it is a very tough nut to crack. Watch what happens when you drop an ATM […]
Bicycle Self Filling Water Bottle Converts Humidity Into Drinkable H20
Imagine a water bottle on your bike that was self-filling. That is what Kristof Retezár hopes to create with his Fontus water bottle. The idea is simple enough; the water bottle uses solar cells to create an electrical temperature change which creates condensation. The condensed water is then stored in the water bottle for drinking. Sounds […]
Best UTV Skid Plates For The Money
If you were lucky enough to get a new UTV or Side-by-side for Christmas this year, congrats. I got a self balancing scooter. You know the “hoverboard” gadget that sends old men, like me, to the hospital. I’m not complaining. Thanks Uncle Vinnie. But… it isn’t a Kawasaki Teryx or a RZR XP 1000. I’m […]
Automated Carrot Picking Machine
More automation. Picking carrots has never been so easy. I can imagine some old field worker watching this as he rubs his sore back. Full video of the Dewulf GKIIISE – 3 Row Carrot Harvester after the break.
Bicycle Inner Tube Pumps And Maintains Tire Pressure As You Ride
Inventor Benjamin Krempel is about to drop his latest gadget, the PumpTube, on Kickstarter next year. The idea behind PumpTube is that bicycle riders will no longer need to pump up their tires compensating for air seepage. The PumpTube works by drawing air in through a one-way valve on the valve stem. This air goes into an […]
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 […]
Jackfish Survival Tool
I love good survival tools. You can never be too prepared. The Jackfish Survival Card Holder packs quite a bit of goodness into its 8.5mm case. Heck it even holds 4 credit cards. We spent months designing the mechanism to insert and hold the cards. We went for the more costly option of carving the […]
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 […]