Inventor Nick Rehm has created DroneCase, a smartphone case that actually flies to help you take selfies. This bicopter drone basically consists of two propellers, a smartphone holder and two micro-servos. The rotors can swivel back and forth for propulsion or to angle the device a certain way, while the Teensy arduino controller runs dRehmFlight, a flight controller.
An Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU), a device capable of estimating and reporting specific dynamic states such as angular velocity / accelerations, along with a LiDAR module, are used to detect altitude. A computer mouse-sourced flow sensor analyzes flight data in the X- and Y-axes. The end result is a fully-functional smartphone case that flies, as long as the battery doesn’t run out.
- Lightweight and Compact: Mini 3 weighs under 249 g. Perfect for taking with you on your adventures, from hikes, road trips, and beach days.
- Extended Battery Life: With up to 38 minutes of battery life, you can take Mini 3 out at every stop along the way or fly long flights without worrying...
- Stunning Imagery: Film in 4K HDR Video for crystal clear aerial shots. Capture details in highlights and shadows, both day and night.
dRehmFlight has been used as a teaching tool for aircraft stabilization and flight control principles in universities and tech companies around the world. It is not meant to out-perform other flight controller packages on the market, or be used in a commercial sense,” said Nick Rehm.
