New spehrical drone could get mistaken for a UFO

The video up top shows a recent demonstration by Japan's Ministry of Defense. To the delight (and probably vague horror) of the audience, the ball floats all around the room, zipping and darting in ways you never imagined weird spherical robots ever could. Here's a description of the drone from PC World:

A propeller blade powers the drone but it is also equipped with wings that allow it to fly at speeds of 40 miles per hour. The kicker is the drone only costs $1,400 to build using "off-the-shelf parts."...Thanks to its spherical shape and three on-board gyroscopes, this drone won't flip over and fall to the ground when it hits a wall. Japan's drone can actually fly along a wall, or even land on the ground and roll to its destination.

This has many of the characteristics of a classic UFO. It has flashing lights , its fast ,almost silent and it can hover. Once this goes into operation theres bound to be loads of false sightings coming in.

been posted a few times mate.

before someone beats you up over this, do yourself a favor and do a "search" here on ATS for "Japanese sphere"
thanks for trying though.

reply to post by exdog5


Opps , the first time i didnt use search i get caught out lol. Oh well its a new video in this forum at least

reply to post by PhoenixOD

This is nothing. We should think outside the ball. It is a helicopter in a ball.

I couldve used one of these in the co-ed dorm rooms in college.....

These are better

Aesir Coanda-effect VTOL UAV
Jul 24, 2009




jlnlabs.online.fr...

Now compare this one

reply to post by zorgon


Interesting video, better in what way though?

Originally posted by PhoenixOD
Interesting video, better in what way though?

For making UFO videos Just add blur

reply to post by zorgon


Yeah thats a much more classic UFO shape. Nice to see the Coandă effect working for real.

Originally posted by zorgon

Originally posted by PhoenixOD
Interesting video, better in what way though?

For making UFO videos

Just add blur

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