Helico, a UAV start-up, has just released what may be the first automated drone for tracking and recording outdoor activities. Following you around like your bushy-tailed best friend, AirDog has a body made mostly from 3D printed parts from Stratasys machines. In fact, as Helico tells it, AirDog could not have been made with any other technology.
The drone is a simple-to-use, GoPro mounted quadcopter that is wirelessly connected to a wristband tracking device, called the AirLeash. AirDog follows the signal from the AirLeash, recording video and taking photos of users’ motocross, skateboarding, and other extreme sports activities. Users can also set the distance, speed, and height levels for AirDog, making it more obedient than a winged French Bulldog.…
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