Elf Solar-Powered Bicycle Vehicle Rolls Forward
The solar-powered Elf bicycle vehicle (velomobile) shows the future of zero emission transportation. It’s a fun vehicle to bike, too.
Drones & Vehicles
Meet Elevated Element, a Husband and Wife Drone Team
Terry and Belinda Kilby are the duo behind Elevated Element, a project dedicated to drone aerial photography.
Meet Chris Kippenberger, Drone Cinematographer
Chris Kippenberger works on DIY aerial drones, which he uses to make videos capturing his love of cars and bicycles that would otherwise be expensive or impossible to make. For him, aerial drones are just the tools of his trade, not and end to themselves.
A Neophyte’s Path Through the DARC
Join me as a take a neophyte’s walk through the DARC and attend introductory workshops on making and using personal drones at the Drones & Aerial Robotics Conference.
The Gatewing X100 at the Saint Malo Mini-Maker Faire
The Trimble Gatewing X100 drone was drawing a lot of attention at Saint Malo Mini-Maker Faire. Capable of autonomous operation—all the way from launch through to its landing—the drone it’s designed to map terrain it’s overflying.
Solar Boat Challenge at the Saint Malo Mini-Maker Faire
Almost 70% of the cargo shipped around the world travels by boat, which means that if you could switch those boats from burning marine diesel to something more environmentally friendly, it would have a big environmental impact.
3D-Printed DSLR Camera Gimbal
Vince Hogg’s super sweet pan and tilt system for his oct-rotor. It weighs only 900 grams including the camera, carbon rods, iPower 4008-150 gimbal motors, AlexMos motor controller and mounting bracket.