3D Printed UAV will Auto-Follow; Film Sports Exploits

By on June 27th, 2014 in Usage

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Extreme sports enthusiasts will never miss a flip, turn or jump again with the new AirDog and AirLeash products from Latvia-based Helico Aerospace Industries.

Via the AirLeash wrist-worn tracking device, created using PolyJet-based 3D printing from Stratasys, users can capture live aerial video footage of themselves
The AirDog is a programmable ā€œquadcopterā€ drone that works with the AirLeash (a remote tracker worn on the wrist) to follow you while you are surfing, snowboarding or biking. A camera mounted on the AirDog captures the action, wherever it goes, from above.

AirDog ā€“ the worldā€™s first automated drone designed to track and video outdoor sports and activities ā€“ has been entirely 3D printed using Stratasys FDM 3D printing technology

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By Kerry Stevenson

Kerry Stevenson, aka "General Fabb" has written over 8,000 stories on 3D printing at Fabbaloo since he launched the venture in 2007, with an intention to promote and grow the incredible technology of 3D printing across the world. So far, it seems to be working!