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Get out of the way, because here comes the Dragonfly, a next-generation radio-controlled flyer that beats its wings just like the real thing. Its wing-flapping flight is stabilized by a tiny tail rotor, but no need to worry about constant crashes—it has a simplified Beginner Mode for the fumble-fingered flyer. Then when you earn your wings, flip it over to Expert Mode for some aerial derring-do.
The palm-sized Dragonfly plugs directly into the remote for charging, its bulbous eyes glowing as the juice is applied. The wee flying machine, created by Robosapien manufacturer Wow Wee, just received FCC approval, but no pricing or availability information was forthcoming. Too bad; it's probably too late for Christmas.
Wow Wee Readying Flying Toy Bug [Gearlog, via ubergizmo]
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We spend money to buy pesticides to kill bugs that enter our homes. Then spend even more money to buy even bigger bugs so we can fly them around. Makes sense eh?
Damn, too bad it isn't out yet, I thought I had the perfect gift for my cats!
This is awesome - glad they got it flying stable enough for users. Even better that there's beginner and advanced modes.
@ Grifter
cant you see he genius in this? now we wont need pesticides anymore, just imagine yourself chasin bugs with this lil one... wich brings me to my question... it going to carry some sort of wapons rite?
"take that mosquito!!! say you like it b*tch!!!"
i wannn it! love dragonflys...the cat can't eat this one i hope...how much $$?
It's remarkably difficult to fly, since it's not very stable and stalls constantly. It's still a blast, though.
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