If you’re interested in getting some cool aerial pictures without the worry of flying, then check out the LA100 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle by Lehmann Aviation ($1330). The LA100 is a fully autonomous drone. All you have to do is connect the battery and let it go. After about 5 minutes and a predetermined flight pattern the LA100 will return to you. The UAV flies at a height of about 300 feet and comes with everything you need except the GoPro camera. It weights about 2 pounds and has a wing span of roughly 36 inches. Check out this [video_lightbox_vimeo5 video_id=53551370 width=640 height=480 anchor=video] to see the LA100 in action.
If you’re looking for a robotic companion. You may have just missed the boat. Pepper: The Emotional Robot ($1700+) sold out in just minutes. Over 1,000 models were made available to consumers in Japan. Along with the $1700 price tag there is also a $200 monthly data and insurance fee. Pepper is just about four […]