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Monday, March 26, 2018



Incredible moment a tiny DIY drone flies a record 33,000ft into the air reaching an altitude normally reserved for passenger jets



  • Denis Koryakin flew his gadget above a remote region of Siberia where there are no legal altitude restrictions
  • The amazing footage shows the curvature of the Earth pull into view as the drone shakes as it rises into the air
  • The 1 kilogram (2.2lb) craft is believed to have reached a world-record height for an everyday hobby drone


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A breathtaking new video shows a Russian drone pilot flying his tiny craft to an altitude normally reserved for passenger jets.
Denis Koryakin pushed his gadget 33,000ft (6 miles/10,000 metres) into the air in what is believed to be a world-record height for an everyday hobby drone.
The footage shows the curvature of the Earth gradually pull into view while the drone shakes and buzzes as it rises through the clouds above a remote region of Siberia.
Due to strict laws on the maximum altitudes drones are permitted to fly to, previous reports of the highest-ever flight have only reached of around 15,000ft (4,500m/2.8 miles).
Mr Koryakin's ascent took place in a remote region of Russia near the Siberian city of Strejevoï, where there are no altitude restrictions on small drone flights.
The area is also said to have very few commercial flights, and those that do fly at higher altitudes in the region.
Having spent months preparing his tiny 1-kilo (2.2lb) drone the 32-year-old decided to attempt a record flight earlier this month.
Temperatures on the day of the flight, Mr Koryakin said, were around -10°C (14°F), and at 26,246ft (8,000m), this dropped to -50°C (-58°F).
In total, the flight lasted 26 minutes, with Mr Koryakin able to capture a number of beautiful panoramic shots along the way.
A breathtaking new video shows a Russian drone pilot flying his tiny craft to an altitude normally reserved for passenger jets. Pictured is the drone before its flight above a remote region of Siberia
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A breathtaking new video shows a Russian drone pilot flying his tiny craft to an altitude normally reserved for passenger jets. Pictured is the drone before its flight above a remote region of Siberia
Denis Koryakin pushed his gadget 33,000ft (10,000 metres/10 kilometres) into the air in what is believed to be a world-record height for an everyday hobby drone. Pictured is footage taken from the drone during its ascent
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Denis Koryakin pushed his gadget 33,000ft (10,000 metres/10 kilometres) into the air in what is believed to be a world-record height for an everyday hobby drone. Pictured is footage taken from the drone during its ascent
Due to strict laws on the maximum altitudes drones are permitted to fly to, previous reports of the highest-ever flight have only reached of around 15,000ft (4,500m). This is to stop drones flying into the path of commercial aircraft. In parts of Russia no such restrictions apply
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Due to strict laws on the maximum altitudes drones are permitted to fly to, previous reports of the highest-ever flight have only reached of around 15,000ft (4,500m). This is to stop drones flying into the path of commercial aircraft. In parts of Russia no such restrictions apply
Mr Koryakin's ascent took place in a remote region of Russia near the Siberian city of Strejevoï, where there are no altitude restrictions on small drone flights. The area is also said to have very few commercial flights, and those that do fly at higher altitudes in the region
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Mr Koryakin's ascent took place in a remote region of Russia near the Siberian city of Strejevoï, where there are no altitude restrictions on small drone flights. The area is also said to have very few commercial flights, and those that do fly at higher altitudes in the region
Mr Koryakin said: 'Since November 2017, I had been performing multiple tests on the drone in various configurations, as well as with abnormal Siberian frosts and strong winds, to understand how resistant to bad weather conditions my quadcopter would be.
'The next step was to wait until the wind intensity was minimal at different atmosphere layers.
'I was not surprised [by the height reached], because I was approaching the goals gradually.
'Before this flight, I flew on several times, which helped me predict the limits of my drone.
Having spent months preparing his tiny 1-kilo (2.2lb) drone the 32-year-old decided to attempt a record flight earlier this month. Temperatures on the day of the flight, Mr Koryakin said, were around -10°C (14°F), and at 26,246ft (8,000m), this dropped to -50°C (-58°F)
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Having spent months preparing his tiny 1-kilo (2.2lb) drone the 32-year-old decided to attempt a record flight earlier this month. Temperatures on the day of the flight, Mr Koryakin said, were around -10°C (14°F), and at 26,246ft (8,000m), this dropped to -50°C (-58°F)
The drone enthusiast fitted the vehicle with seven-inch (18cm) propellers and kept the motors powered low. This helped the batteries maintain the energy required to climb continuously in an environment where the air steadily gets thinner, he said
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The drone enthusiast fitted the vehicle with seven-inch (18cm) propellers and kept the motors powered low. This helped the batteries maintain the energy required to climb continuously in an environment where the air steadily gets thinner, he said
Pictured is a view of Siberia captured by the DIY-drone during the latter stages of its ascent. The flight is believed to have reached a world record-breaking altitude for an everyday hobby drone
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Pictured is a view of Siberia captured by the DIY-drone during the latter stages of its ascent. The flight is believed to have reached a world record-breaking altitude for an everyday hobby drone
'This is not the last flight, and in the future I plan to make beautiful photos from a height.'
In the video description, Mr Koryakin listed the parts used to construct and control the drone, all of them readily accessible to those wanting to replicate his feat.
Components include Cobra brushless motors, Gemfan carbon nylon propellers, and Sony lithium-ion batteries.
The drone enthusiast fitted the vehicle with seven-inch (18cm) propellers and kept the motors powered low.
This helped the batteries maintain the energy required to climb continuously in an environment where the air steadily gets thinner, he said.
In the video description, Mr Koryakin listed the parts used to construct and control the drone (pictured), all of them readily accessible to those wanting to replicate his feat. Components include Cobra brushless motors, Gemfan carbon nylon propellers, and Sony lithium-ion batteries
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In the video description, Mr Koryakin listed the parts used to construct and control the drone (pictured), all of them readily accessible to those wanting to replicate his feat. Components include Cobra brushless motors, Gemfan carbon nylon propellers, and Sony lithium-ion batteries
Mr Koryakin (pictured) said: 'I was not surprised [by the height reached], because I was approaching the goals gradually. Before this flight, I flew on several times, which helped me predict the limits my drone'
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Mr Koryakin (pictured) said: 'I was not surprised [by the height reached], because I was approaching the goals gradually. Before this flight, I flew on several times, which helped me predict the limits my drone'
Mr Koryakin's ascent took place in a remote region of Russia near the Siberian city of Strejevoï. In this area there are no altitude restrictions on small drone flights
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Mr Koryakin's ascent took place in a remote region of Russia near the Siberian city of Strejevoï. In this area there are no altitude restrictions on small drone flights

IS WALMART LOOKING INTO DRONE BLIMPS TO DELIVER PACKAGES?

Walmart was granted a patent for blimps that would serve as airborne bases for fleets of delivery drones.
A carrier compartment would house packages and drones and communicate with a scheduling system to deploy deliveries. 
The blimps would fly at altitudes up to 10,000 feet. 
The patent is similar to one filed last year by Amazon, indicating tensions are heating up between the two companies competing to dominate e-commerce.
Walmart has been granted a patent for 'gas-filled carrier aircrafts' that would serve as airborne bases for fleets of delivery drones. It strikes similar to the one filed last year by Amazon, indicating that tensions are heating up between the two companies as they compete to dominate e-commerce shopping
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Walmart has been granted a patent for 'gas-filled carrier aircrafts' that would serve as airborne bases for fleets of delivery drones. It strikes similar to the one filed last year by Amazon



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Tuesday, March 20, 2018




Incredible torpedo speedboat that is part submarine, part FIGHTER JET can catapult you across the waves at 50mph (if you have £70,000 spare)


  • The combination jet-ski, racing boat and submarines come styled as sharks, killer whales and dolphins  
  • The Seabreacher operates more like an aircraft than boat with full three axis of control – pitch, roll, and yaw
  • This allows the vessel to carve left and right, jump over, dive under, and cut though surface waves
  • The boats tear through the water at up to 50 mph (80 kmh) or dives below the surface at 25mph (40 kmh)
  • Prices vary from around $80,000 (£56,000) to top-of-the-range models upwards of $100,000 (£71,000)

Incredible footage has revealed the breathtaking stunts possible in the Seabreacher, a personal torpedo speed boat made out of old fighter jet parts.
The vehicles - which come styled as sharks, killer whales or dolphins - can leap waves in a single bound and carry two passengers underwater.
Prices for the watercraft, which are a combination of jet-ski, racing boat and submarine, vary from around $80,000 (£56,000) to top-of-the-range models costing upwards of $100,000 (£71,000). 

Incredible footage has revealed the breathtaking stunts possible in the Seabreacher, a personal torpedo made out of old fighter jet parts (pictured)
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Incredible footage has revealed the breathtaking stunts possible in the Seabreacher, a personal torpedo made out of old fighter jet parts (pictured)
Seabreachers, created by water sports fanatics Rob Innes and Dan Piazza, based in Redding, California are unlike conventional watercraft that only operate on a two dimensional plane.
The Seabreacher operates more like an aircraft with full three axis of control – pitch, roll, and yaw.  This allows the vessel to carve left and right, jump over, dive under, and cut though the waves.  

The latest model is even capable of 360 degree barrel rolls on the water. Powered by a 230 to 260 horse power supercharged engine as standard, the speed boats tear through the waves at up to 50 mph (80 kmh) or dive below the surface at 25mph (40 kmh). 
The vehicles - which come styled as sharks, killer whales or dolphins - can leap waves in a single bound and carry two passengers underwater
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The vehicles - which come styled as sharks, killer whales or dolphins - can leap waves in a single bound and carry two passengers underwater
Prices for the watercraft, which are a combination of jet-ski, speed boat and submarine, vary from around $80,000 (£56,000) to top-of-the-range models which cost upwards of $100,000 (£71,000)
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Prices for the watercraft, which are a combination of jet-ski, speed boat and submarine, vary from around $80,000 (£56,000) to top-of-the-range models which cost upwards of $100,000 (£71,000)
Seabreachers, created by water sports fanatics Rob Innes and Dan Piazza, based in Redding, California are unlike conventional watercraft that only operate on a two dimensional plane
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Seabreachers, created by water sports fanatics Rob Innes and Dan Piazza, based in Redding, California are unlike conventional watercraft that only operate on a two dimensional plane
Innespace, the company which makes the vehicles, was founded in 1997 by designer Mr Innes and machinist Mr Piazza.
Mr Innes said: 'At Innespace Productions, our purpose is to bring the unique experience of underwater flight to waterways around the world by building exciting, safe, and reliable submersible watercraft. 
'We have been developing watercraft that push the limits of what people can do in the water: diving, jumping, rolling, porpoising, and other amazing aquabatic tricks, all within the safety and comfort of a dry, sealed cockpit. 
The Seabreacher operates more like an aircraft with full three axis of control ¿ pitch, roll, and yaw. This allows the vessel to carve left and right, jump over, dive under, and cut though the waves
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The Seabreacher operates more like an aircraft with full three axis of control – pitch, roll, and yaw. This allows the vessel to carve left and right, jump over, dive under, and cut though the waves
It can stay two foot below the surface of the water for around 20 seconds at a time. Then, with a yank backwards on the controls, it can breach the surface with a stunning leap, shooting up to 12 feet above the waves
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It can stay two foot below the surface of the water for around 20 seconds at a time. Then, with a yank backwards on the controls, it can breach the surface with a stunning leap, shooting up to 12 feet above the waves
Powered by a 230 to 260 horse power supercharged engine as standards, the speed boats tear through the waves at up to 50 miles per hour or dive below the surface at 25mph
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Powered by a 230 to 260 horse power supercharged engine as standards, the speed boats tear through the waves at up to 50 miles per hour or dive below the surface at 25mph
'The organic lines of the vessel's sculpted body present an unforgettable sight, like the twisted union of a marine mammal and a high performance fighter jet.
'Regardless of where you go, be prepared to draw a crowd.'
Made from the shells of old US fighter jets, each Seabreacher is individually modified to suit the customer.   
Innespace, the company which makes the vehicles, was founded in 1997 by designer Mr Innes and machinist Mr Piazza. The latest model is even capable of 360 degree barrel rolls on the water
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Innespace, the company which makes the vehicles, was founded in 1997 by designer Mr Innes and machinist Mr Piazza. The latest model is even capable of 360 degree barrel rolls on the water
Made from the shells of old US fighter jets, each Seabreacher is individually modified to suit the customer. The acrylic canopy and underwater view ports give pilot and passenger a near 360 degree view as they fly through the water
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Made from the shells of old US fighter jets, each Seabreacher is individually modified to suit the customer. The acrylic canopy and underwater view ports give pilot and passenger a near 360 degree view as they fly through the water
The craft come equipped with an onboard stereo with an iPod dock, GPS navigation, colour schemes customised to your design and a snorkel-mounted video camera that transmits live footage to your passenger's LCD screen
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The craft come equipped with an onboard stereo with an iPod dock, GPS navigation, colour schemes customised to your design and a snorkel-mounted video camera that transmits live footage to your passenger's LCD screen
The craft come equipped with an onboard stereo with an iPod dock, GPS navigation, colour schemes customised to your design and a snorkel-mounted video camera that transmits live footage to your passenger's LCD screen.
The acrylic canopy and underwater view ports give pilot and passenger a near 360 degree view as they fly through the water.
Hand sticks move forward and backwards and are connected to the front wing on the corresponding side. 
If you push them both forward, they move both wings down and it sucks the centre of the craft under water. If you pull them both back the boat will get up on the plane.  
Hand sticks move forward and backwards and are connected to the front wing on the corresponding side. If you push them both forward, they move both wings down and it sucks the centre of the craft under water
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Hand sticks move forward and backwards and are connected to the front wing on the corresponding side. If you push them both forward, they move both wings down and it sucks the centre of the craft under water
If you pull them both back the boat will get up on the plane. If you push one forward and pull one back it will roll the boat to the side and vice versa rolls to the other side
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If you pull them both back the boat will get up on the plane. If you push one forward and pull one back it will roll the boat to the side and vice versa rolls to the other side
The pedals move the craft left and right by turning the jet nozzle, which turns the boat left and right on a level axis. The pedals also move up and down, which moves the jet nozzle and rear elevators up and down
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The pedals move the craft left and right by turning the jet nozzle, which turns the boat left and right on a level axis. The pedals also move up and down, which moves the jet nozzle and rear elevators up and down
If you push one forward and pull one back it will roll the boat to the side and vice versa rolls to the other side. 
The pedals move the craft left and right by turning the jet nozzle, which turns the boat left and right on a level axis. 
The pedals also move up and down, which moves the jet nozzle and rear elevators up and down. Pushing your toes forward points the jet nozzle downwards, forcing the nose to point down takes the boat into a dive. 
Pulling your toes back points the jet nozzle up, which brings the nose up, bringing you out of a dive. 
Pushing your toes forward points the jet nozzle downwards, forcing the nose to point down takes the boat into a dive. Pulling your toes back points the jet nozzle up, which brings the nose up, bringing you out of a dive
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Pushing your toes forward points the jet nozzle downwards, forcing the nose to point down takes the boat into a dive. Pulling your toes back points the jet nozzle up, which brings the nose up, bringing you out of a dive
The main wings have to be held down during a dive and work like aeroplane's wings in reverse, offsetting the buoyancy of the craft and holding it underwater. Different variations of the controls at different times result in the varied manoeuvres the boat can perform
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The main wings have to be held down during a dive and work like aeroplane's wings in reverse, offsetting the buoyancy of the craft and holding it underwater. Different variations of the controls at different times result in the varied manoeuvres the boat can perform
Mr Innes said: 'At Innespace Productions, our purpose is to bring the unique experience of underwater flight to waterways around the world by building exciting, safe, and reliable submersible watercraft'
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Mr Innes said: 'At Innespace Productions, our purpose is to bring the unique experience of underwater flight to waterways around the world by building exciting, safe, and reliable submersible watercraft'
The main wings have to be held down during a dive and work like aeroplane's wings in reverse, offsetting the buoyancy of the craft and holding it underwater. 
Different variations of the controls at different times result in the varied manoeuvres the boat can perform.
The Seabreacher is only meant to dive just beneath the surface for brief durations. 
The vehicle does not typically go lower than five to six feet (1.5 to 1.8 metres) underwater, and most people are under for about 5 to 10 seconds at a time.
Mr Innes added: 'We have been developing watercraft that push the limits of what people can do in the water: diving, jumping, rolling, porpoising, and other amazing aquabatic tricks, all within the safety and comfort of a dry, sealed cockpit'
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Mr Innes added: 'We have been developing watercraft that push the limits of what people can do in the water: diving, jumping, rolling, porpoising, and other amazing aquabatic tricks, all within the safety and comfort of a dry, sealed cockpit'
Mr Innes finished: 'The organic lines of the vessel's sculpted body present an unforgettable sight, like the twisted union of a marine mammal and a high performance fighter jet. 'Regardless of where you go, be prepared to draw a crowd'
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Mr Innes finished: 'The organic lines of the vessel's sculpted body present an unforgettable sight, like the twisted union of a marine mammal and a high performance fighter jet. 'Regardless of where you go, be prepared to draw a crowd'

MEET THE KITTY HAWK: GOOGLE X FOUNDER REVEALS HIS INCREDIBLE FLYING 'JET SKI'

Kitty Hawk is an electrical aircraft that resembles a flying jet ski, but it doesn't require a pilot's license to fly.
It includes 'Godfather of self-driving cars,' Sebastian Thrun as chief executive  and co-owner, and Larry Page among its investors.
The vehicle weighs around 220lbs (100kg) and can hit speeds of up to 25 miles per hour (40kph).
According to the Kitty Hawk site, the machine is 'safe, tested and legal to operate in the US', as long as it is flown in 'uncongested areas.'
Users can learn to fly the strange vehicle in minutes, the company claims.
The prototype can only fly around 10 metres (33 feet) over water, and the video of the vehicle shows it gliding over a lake in California.
The company is offering a $2000 (£1560) discount to those willing to pay an early $100 (£78) deposit for a vehicle now, though it has not said how much the vehicles will cost.
This prepayment will grant the discount as well as some early test flights with the Kitty Hawk, according to The New York Times.
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