Ghost Drone follows its user, and is controlled via their phone

It was just this June that we heard about the HEXO+ and AirDog drones, which were two of the first consumer multicopters to offer a Follow function – that's the ability to track the location of their user, and fly along above them. Since then, models including the Iris+ and Zano have come out with the same feature. Now, Chinese/American company Ehang is successfully raising production funds for its Follow-equipped GoPro-toting Ghost Drone. Developed in partnership with Duke University, not only is the quadcopter able to track and film its user, but it's also reportedly easier to fly than its competitors. .. Continue Reading Ghost Drone follows its user, and is controlled via their phone



Section: Aircraft



Tags: Autonomous, Drone, Indiegogo, Quadcopter, UAV



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