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Wind-Powered Model Helicopter? Go Fly a Kite

A remote-controlled helicopter, powered by the wind? Well, not exactly. This wind-powered helicopter is more kite than copter, and it needs a pretty stiff wind of at least 13mph to stay aloft. More »

11:10 AM on Wed Feb 28 2007
By Charlie White
2,556 views, 9 comments

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Cursor Kite

Very rarely is a simple idea, like this, able to wow my pants off. But I can safely say that my pants are now around my ankles. It is a kite, that looks like the traditional black mouse cursor. Sure, it won't be able to fly around the sky nimble and elegant, but it will make you look like the biggest—and coolest—geek outdoors. The real question remains: what the hell are you doing outside in the first place? This kite is part of the WindFire Designs OS series of kites and isn't on sale yet, unfortunately. – Travis Hudson More »

10:43 AM on Mon Jul 24 2006
By Travis Hudson
986 views, 6 comments

Latest by Worf: Whoa, that kite is neat. I was looking at the picture wondering why that structure was pointed to, then realized what was going on. Very cool. more »

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DIY Aerial Kite Photography

Spring is almost here. Now while it is rainy and blustery in my neck of the woods, it is surely nice out there somewhere, right? Spend this weekend putting together your own Google Maps with a kite camera. This project could be done for less than $20 and produce some really interesting photos to boot. More »

1:07 PM on Sat Mar 4 2006
By Travis Hudson
923 views, 5 comments