This DIY Make-a-Drone Kit Makes any Household Object Able to Fly
Laura McQuarrie — July 9, 2013 — Tech
References: jaspervanloenen & mashable
The ‘Drone It Yourself’ Kit by Jasper Van Loenen helps you to make a drone from any ordinary object. The name of the kit is a play on the term “DIY” in itself and offers a way for anyone to make an unmanned air vehicle from just about anything you can find at home.
The kit includes four motors and a control unit, which is easy for anyone to assemble and more advanced users will enjoy tinkering with the kit’s components too. The parts of the 'Drone It Yourself' kit have been 3D printed in ABS. For more complex designs, more parts can be printed.
Although a flying keyboard isn’t something you would normally encounter, Van Loenen’s designs can make anything airborne.
The kit includes four motors and a control unit, which is easy for anyone to assemble and more advanced users will enjoy tinkering with the kit’s components too. The parts of the 'Drone It Yourself' kit have been 3D printed in ABS. For more complex designs, more parts can be printed.
Although a flying keyboard isn’t something you would normally encounter, Van Loenen’s designs can make anything airborne.
Trend Themes
1. Drone Customization - The 'Drone It Yourself' kit enables users to customize and transform ordinary objects into flying drones, opening up possibilities for creative and personalized drone designs.
2. DIY Drone Making - The DIY nature of the 'Drone It Yourself' kit allows users to easily assemble their own drones using readily available materials, democratizing the drone-making process and fostering a maker culture.
3. Integration of 3D Printing - The use of 3D printing technology to create the components of the 'Drone It Yourself' kit showcases the potential for 3D printing to disrupt traditional manufacturing processes in the drone industry.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - The 'Drone It Yourself' kit presents opportunities for consumer electronics companies to tap into the growing demand for customizable drones, offering consumers a unique and personalized drone experience.
2. Educational Technology - Incorporating the 'Drone It Yourself' kit into educational curriculums and programs can provide students with hands-on experience in engineering, robotics, and creativity, fostering innovation and skills development.
3. 3D Printing - The use of 3D printing technology in the creation of drone components opens up avenues for 3D printing companies to collaborate with drone manufacturers and explore new design possibilities.
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