PhoneDroneEthos, Magic Smartphone So Drone
The use of drones is indeed emerging-proliferation, especially many brands on the market that presents a very competitive price and arguably affordable. But for the world of photography, needed a drone whose price could be considered expensive for a drone with a camera that promises quality.
To answer that question, perhaps the solution is to use a Smartphone as a medium that is used in making aerial photography. But how a Smartphone can be used as a drone?
The use of drones is indeed emerging-proliferation, especially many brands on the market that presents a very competitive price and arguably affordable. But for the world of photography, needed a drone whose price could be considered expensive for a drone with a camera that promises quality.
To answer that question, perhaps the solution is to use a Smartphone as a medium that is used in making aerial photography. But how a Smartphone can be used as a drone?
One of the projects developed by Xcraft with PhoneDrone name Ethos, able to juggle your own Smartphone into a drone, equipped with many features such as those held by the drones on board. How it works is quite simple, just put the Smartphone into the space provided. This project is currently still in development and fundraising, on the website Kickstarter.
Xcraft itself says that it is not necessary expertise in playing drones to fly PhoneDrone this Ethos. They also said, "Why have expensive Smartphone with powerful processors, but not maximized? By PhoneDrone Ethos, we will get to experience that never got to maximize the functionality of smart phones. "
With features that support the application, the camera of the Smartphone that is on the device PhoneDrone Ethos can be enjoyed by any other device, with WiFi connection. Drones can also be controlled in smart devices such as smartwatch, for example, be used to take pictures. In addition, the size of which could be considered small drones for the Smartphone is easy and convenient to carry anywhere.
there is also a mirror for a Smartphone camera embedded in Phone Drone Ethos, so we were able to take photos straight down, sideways, or forward. For those who are concerned about its Smartphone at an altitude, Xcraft had planted some parts of the protective order to protect smart phones currently on PhoneDrone Ethos. But for those who still doubt, drones supports all types of smart phones, including smart phones for 500 thousand rupiah alone. Drone also supports over 2,000 Smartphone, with the iOS or Android operating system.
for the price, Xcraft fix the price of $ 330 to be able to have PhoneDrone this Ethos, ready to take flight your Smartphone. The plan, if all goes well, these drones will be launched in September 2016 after all the funds collected reached.