An Arizona-based startup’s crowdfunding campaign could see the launch of a rarity in the drone world – a fixed wing UAV that also features vertical-takeoff and landing. Krossblade Aerospace Systems kicked off a new Kickstarter campaign on Wednesday for the gnarly named SkyProwler High-Performance Multi-Mission VTOL Transformer Drone (cue Michael Bay-infused trailer). With … [Read more...] about SkyProwler May Set the Bar for “Switchblade” VTOL Drones
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The DOs and DON’Ts for Running a Drone Kickstarter
There seems to be a new crowd-funded drone project that launches every month. This week marked the launch of a Kickstarter campaign for Zyro, a drone-based outdoor game that replaces sports balls with a drone (tennis, frisbee etc.). This most recent campaign got us thinking, what makes a successful drone Kickstarter? Some projects like HEXO+ and AirDog raised well over a … [Read more...] about The DOs and DON’Ts for Running a Drone Kickstarter
Could Zyro Became The Wii of Drone Gaming?
A California drone company is looking to kick start a drone-based gaming platform that could become the “Wii of drone flight.” On Wednesday, Redwood City-based Zyro Games announced the launch of a Kickstarter for the Zyro GameDrone. Billed as a “revolutionary new gaming platform that … brings electronic gaming to real life, in the air,” the GameDrone system will work with a … [Read more...] about Could Zyro Became The Wii of Drone Gaming?
5 Coolest Crowdfunded Drones of 2014
Crowdfunded drones flew to new heights in 2014 as evidenced by the millions of dollars invested into new UAV prototypes and manufactured models. Whether it be emergency-response drone networks or tiny crafts that can fit in your pocket, drones of all types benefitted from micro-investments via sites like Kickstarter. Here are five concepts that fared particularly well. Ghost … [Read more...] about 5 Coolest Crowdfunded Drones of 2014
X PlusOne UAV Prototype Stays Stable With Speed to Spare
A new drone kid on the Kickstarter block may resemble Google’s Project Wing, but its inventor says it’s much more than a delivery drone – and much faster. X PlusOne is a bi-wing hybrid drone prototype that can not only achieve hover stability but also has broken the 100 kmh barrier. “The patent-pending design incorporates several key elements that lend themselves to speed … [Read more...] about X PlusOne UAV Prototype Stays Stable With Speed to Spare
