Flybrix

[fred67]

http://www.slashgear.com/flybrix-is-a-drone-made-of-lego-that-you-can-crash-23457310/

I did a search of the board, and maybe it's because we're in the midst of an upgrade, but I didn't see any mention of this.... actual powered LEGO flight, just not purist.

I'd include a picture from the article, but don't see how right now.

 

[Bob De Quatre]

So it's totally purist, except for the power source, the motors, and the rotor blades... 

[fred67]

Like I said, just not purist.  Is that any different than people here using Roller Coaster Factory or SBrick?

Edited September 23, 2016 by fred67

[1980-Something-Space-Guy]

Interesting idea! It combines two of the best things in life: Lego and drones.

[Vorkosigan]

Neat idea but too expensive, and the idea that the price will go up after an introductory period is absurd. They should sell a version that has just the electronics mounted to the Lego compatible parts, and leave off < $10 worth of normal LEGO that they are overcharging for. Honestly a kit like that should cost at most $60. I recently bought a drone with a 720P camera that streams to your phone, and it includes a controller, for $70. 

[1980-Something-Space-Guy]

1 hour ago, Vorkosigan said:

Neat idea but too expensive, and the idea that the price will go up after an introductory period is absurd. They should sell a version that has just the electronics mounted to the Lego compatible parts, and leave off < $10 worth of normal LEGO that they are overcharging for. Honestly a kit like that should cost at most $60. I recently bought a drone with a 720P camera that streams to your phone, and it includes a controller, for $70. 

Fair point. I agree.