Still Waters Posted January 24, 2017 #1 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Outdoor explorers need not let spring showers dampen their spirits following the release of the new, revolutionary Umbrella Drone. A snip at just £1,299, the Umbrella Drone is a handsfree first. Boasting advanced tracking technology which links to the GPS signal of a mobile phone, the flying umbrella will expertly navigate itself and track its owner's steps, sheltering them from each and every spring shower, so there is no need to operate it as you move. http://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/business/business-news/shield-yourself-spring-showers-umbrella-12498395 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Still Waters Posted January 24, 2017 Author #2 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Good grief 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stiff Posted January 24, 2017 #3 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Gene Kelly would have had a ball with one of these. Singing in the Rain could have looked so much different. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaldon Posted January 24, 2017 #4 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Good idea, but the realisation may turn out to be quite ridiculous. It uses GPS? Really? So it will keep the umbrella +/- 3 meters from me? Does the drone consider wind direction? Wind gusts? Is the umbrella attached to the bottom side of the drone? Does it keep it low enough to keep you dry and high enough to let you see where you're going? It's not an easy task to make a high-quality device for such a seemingly simple job. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stiff Posted January 24, 2017 #5 Share Posted January 24, 2017 2 minutes ago, Chaldon said: Good idea, but the realisation may turn out to be quite ridiculous. It uses GPS? Really? So it will keep the umbrella +/- 3 meters from me? Does the drone consider wind direction? Wind gusts? Is the umbrella attached to the bottom side of the drone? Does it keep it low enough to keep you dry and high enough to let you see where you're going? It's not an easy task to make a high-quality device for such a seemingly simple job. Hmm. Maybe if they attach a rod to it that you could hold in your hand to adjust the back-forth and up-down direction for close proximity. I bet they've not thought of that one. I might contact them. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calibeliever Posted January 24, 2017 #6 Share Posted January 24, 2017 There is the small matter of wind also. One good gust and your $1200 might go flopping end-over-end down the street! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pallidin Posted January 25, 2017 #7 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Wow, talk about silly applications of technology. Drone umbrella? Silly. What's next, a drone mousetrap? You know, the drone hunts for mice, picks one up, and drops it into your neighbors chimney. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paperdyer Posted January 25, 2017 #8 Share Posted January 25, 2017 How about a drone caddy to carry your golf clubs. You can still use a golf cart to "walk" the course but you wouldn't have to carry your clubs to the ball. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calibeliever Posted January 25, 2017 #9 Share Posted January 25, 2017 12 hours ago, paperdyer said: How about a drone caddy to carry your golf clubs. You can still use a golf cart to "walk" the course but you wouldn't have to carry your clubs to the ball. Got it! https://www.caddytrek.com/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldorado Posted January 25, 2017 #10 Share Posted January 25, 2017 On 24/01/2017 at 5:13 PM, Chaldon said: Good idea, A brolly good idea! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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