Spherical Flying Machine Robotics By Adam FlahertyAdam FlahertyI make cool stuff and write about other people making cool stuff on makezine.com. If you have something you think I should see, send me a tip. View more articles by Adam Flaherty October 31st, 2011 14 Developed by the research department of Japan’s Ministry of Defense, the Spherical Flying Machine is a first of its kind remote control vehicle that can perform a vertical take off and landing and has the ability to use its surface for locomotion. By Adam FlahertyAdam FlahertyI make cool stuff and write about other people making cool stuff on makezine.com. If you have something you think I should see, send me a tip. View more articles by Adam Flaherty Discuss this article with the rest of the community on our Discord server! ADVERTISEMENT Subscribe now to Make: MagazineThe official magazine of Maker Faire Related Articles from Make: From the Shed: New ArrivalsMaker Faire Event Hats$30.00Make: Skill Seeker Maker Workbook - Print$16.99Lil' Makey Plushie$10.00 Get Make: Magazine $19.99