The Hubsan X4 H107D FPV Quadcopter ($155) is not just a tiny remote control copter, it also sports a 640 x 480 resolution camera with a live stream back to the controller. Yep, you can watch the video from the perspective of the quadcopter on the 4.3-inch LCD screen built-in…
Another high-tech gadget that we, the common folk, can't buy. The PD-100 Black Hornet looks like a toy but is marketed for military reconnaissance. The PD-100 will fly for 25 minutes on a charge and streams live video back to the user. Just like the DJI Phantom 2 Vision, but…
The folks at Parajet have just completed their second prototype flying buggy named the Skyrunner. It isn’t cheap at $120,000, but how many options does one have for a flying car? The Skyrunner is a high powered all-terrain car that doubles as a fan powered paraglider. The 125 horsepower four-cylinder…
You may have noticed that we are fans of the autonomous GPS guided quadcopters. I personally own a heavily modified DJI S800 and DJI Phantom. What could be better than programming your quadcopter to head over to a specific location (your bosses house) drop a water balloon then head back…
First of all, if you haven't read our review of the DJI Phantom Quadcopter, you should. Secondly, you have to watch this video of the DJI Phantom Quacopter ($679) with a Go Pro Hero3 shooting some very cool footage of Niagara Falls. Simply amazing and impressive site to see at…
If you aren't familiar with the Sikorsky Prize, it was a challenge for human powered flight set 33 years ago. When the prize was originally announced it was just $10,000 and was raised to $250,000 in 2009. To win the prize, a human-powered helicopter has to fly for over 60…
The video (after the break) shows a mind-controlled quadcopter being flown through an obstacle course of balloon rings. This impressive feet was created at the University of Minnesota by engineering professor Bin He. The intent isn't to launch a mind-controlled drone attack, but instead to help disabled people to control…
At first glance this Octocopter remote controlled pizza delivery in London seems like a clever gimmick to generate some viral advertising for Domino's. And guess what, here I am writing about it, so it worked. With that said, the Octocopters (like the Turbo Ace X88-J2) are getting better and better. …
DJI Innovations is no stranger to high end remote controlled helicopters and drones. Their S800 (Spreading Wings) Hexacopter has been a favorite choice among serious hobbyists. I happen to own the S800 with the Wookong-M autopilot system and while I love it, it is incredibly difficult for a new user…