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Lovely documentary on indoor free flight planes

Posted by Chris Anderson on February 9, 2011 at 10:46pm

Float Documentary Trailer from Phil Kibbe on Vimeo.

This has little to do with UAVs, but it's lovely all the same. From BoingBoing: "These beautiful dragonfly-like model planes can float for up to half an hour under the power of one single-wound rubber band. Check out the trailer for Float posted by Phil Kibbe. Amazing craftsmanship and techniques!"

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  • Ron Jacobs February 10, 2011 at 4:07pm
    Looks very Zen, calming.
  • Scott James February 10, 2011 at 2:24pm

    They look like they are under water!

     

    Very dangerous though!

    Those props could rip your arm off. :)

  • Bernard Michaud February 10, 2011 at 9:00am

    Never seen any leight weigt flying planes before. But this must be the softess activity in the world.

    Wish we had some similar activities in Québec province, up north.

    I agree with Gary; less is often more.

    Unfortunately we have to start with more (weight and complexity that is) and then take the time to to perform with less

    Bernard

  • Dinos February 10, 2011 at 4:38am
    how these planes fly?
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    Gary Mortimer February 9, 2011 at 10:56pm
    I always marvel at the outdoor freeflight models as well. Sometimes can't help but think we use a hammer to crack a nut approach with sUAS. A visit to Old Warden in the UK for any of their free flight events is always an absolute delight. Less is often more.
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