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Geek Culture / Mobile Technology, Real RC Aircraft and Augmented Reality

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BatVink
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Posted: 17th Aug 2011 12:28
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I'm sure this will make great progress in the next 12 months or so, but grown-up boys toys just came of age...



http://www.gizoo.co.uk/Products/ToysGames/RadioControl/ParrotARDrone.htm?spmc=TGSGEMf100

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Fallout
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Posted: 17th Aug 2011 14:26
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That is pretty sweet. I have a feeling it's not play as well as we hope it will. Screen size, difficulty to get precise control, camera quality, getting a sense of direction etc. But it's definitely a wicked idea. I'll keep my eye on it. (shame its on iPhone though!)

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BatVink
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Posted: 17th Aug 2011 18:29
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I was particularly impressed that it has sensors to stay level, and one of the cameras is used to prevent drifting.

It's a shame it only stays airborne for 12 minutes. I wonder if the iPhone says "Insert Battery to Continue...10...9...8...7..."

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Travis Gatlin
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Posted: 29th Aug 2011 00:45
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Amazing Graphics....

My Mind is very odd, it can memorize hundreds of commands, memorize 2 dictionary's worth of words, and make detailed 3D models. Yet my mind has trouble with the most simple calculations.
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