Technabob » roboppi http://technabob.com/blog Cool Gadgets, Gizmos, Games and Weird Science Mon, 13 Feb 2012 21:30:40 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Roboppi Flying Copter: the Real Hoverround http://technabob.com/blog/2008/10/29/roboppi-flying-copter-the-real-hoverround/ http://technabob.com/blog/2008/10/29/roboppi-flying-copter-the-real-hoverround/#comments Wed, 29 Oct 2008 11:30:39 +0000 Technabob http://technabob.com/blog/?p=5095 This tiny remote-controlled flying machine from Japan is a combination helicopter, UFO and hovering light show.

roboppi copter

A pair of soft, brightly colored rotors help to propel the Roboppi (ROBO-P) flyer upwards and produce stable flight.

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As it flies through the air, colored LEDs inside the spinning body of the Roboppi blink rapidly, producing a whirlwind of color. Roboppi can fly around for up to 6 minutes at a time on a 25 minute charge.

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Of course the pint-size flyer is no match for your cat…

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Until recently, the Roboppi was only available in Japan, but thanks to the guys over at the Japan Trend Shop, you can get one flown in pretty much anywhere on the globe for $41 USD + shipping.

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