Aeryon HDZoom30 Imaging Payload = SCARY
The Aeryon HDZoom30 is basically a 3-axis gimbal stabilized camera system that can be bolted on to a, Aeryon SkyRanger copter. The amazing part about the, Aeryon HDZoom30 is the insane zoom (30x optical and 60x digital) and camera quality (20MP). , This camera combined with a buttery smooth gimbal allows tricks like license plate and facial recognition […]
SenseFly eXom Drone
The folks at SenseFly (remember the SenseFly eBee?) are getting closer to releasing their latest quadcopter drone, the eXom. The main difference between the SenseFly eXom and say the DJI Inspire 1 or the Yuneec Q500 is the addition of more sensors that are aware of the surroundings. The eXom has ultrasonic proximity sensors for […]
Tesla Model S Easter Egg Turns Your Car Into A Submersible
If you have ever been in a Tesla Model S you know that the touchscreen dash is an amazing piece of technology in itself. Apparently the engineers have a sense of humor and have added a hidden easter egg that changes the image of the Model S to a submersible. Video and “how to” after […]
Pedal As Fast As Car Traffic With The Raht Racer
The electric pedal assisted bike is gaining in popularity thanks to manufacturers like BESV. And while local commuters can get around on an EPAB, they certainly won’t be driving on the highway. Rich Kronfield, a Minneapolis inventor, wants to change that with his Raht Racer. The Raht Racer is an electric assisted velomobile that essentially […]
Lemur BlueDriver Review
Ever wanted to know what your check engine light was trying to tell you? Ever wanted to clear trouble codes (e.g. ABS, Airbags, Transmission, etc., on some models)? Heck, maybe your are just curious what your engine coolant temperature is when on the freeway or how your fuel trim bank #1 is doing (not even […]
EV4 4-Wheel Electric Scooter Leans Into Turns
Riding motorcycles is hard to replicate with four wheel vehicles, because of the instant speed and more importantly the lean angles experienced during cornering. Sure it is safer to get around on four wheels, it just isn’t as fun. Well Jacek Skopinski, of Poland, has come out with a four-wheel drive electric scooter that has similar […]
Prototype Quadrotor with Machine Gun
At first glance this quadcopter with built-in machine gun looks pretty real, and a bit scary. But after watching the video I am pretty sure it is more CGI than reality. Still cool though. Video of the machine gun quadcopter after the break.
Speed Dating Prank – 2015 Ford Mustang
A clever 2015 Ford Mustang commercial in the form of a speed dating prank with a professional stunt driver. Good times.
BESV E-Bikes Make Getting Around A Bit Less Challenging
There are plenty of “e-bikes” running around these days. Most aren’t more than a traditional bike with a motor, battery, and throttle installed. Think of the latest wildly successful IndieGogo Storm Electric Bike campaign. Time will tell how that controversial bike will play out, but I’m not going into that here. I was lucky enough […]
Honda N-TRUCK / N-CAMP Shrinks Recreation
Honda started off their vehicle game with tiny cars. They are manufactured in Japan (duh) where space is a premium so many vehicles are smaller versions of the ones that make it to the USA. No exception with their latest truck and camper combo the N-TRUCK/N-CAMP. This, dare I say, cute combo looks like a […]