The Splash Drone is right at home at water's edge. Credit: Splash Drone, via screengrab from Kickstarter Drones and water don’t mix; just ask Zwier Spanjer, the viral Internet star who dove fully clothed into a pond to save his beloved drone from certain death. For people who've sunk hundreds of dollars into a new toy, avoiding obstacles and open bodies of water goes without saying. But for amateur drone filmmakers that love surfing or other aquatic sports, avoiding water isn't so easy. But now there’s an affordable, waterproof solution. Watch the teaser video below to see it in action:
Over on Kickstarter, a group of drone builders have launched a campaign to fund production of the Splash Drone, a waterproof quadcopter that’s relatively easy on the wallet. If you pledge $799 you’ll get a ready-to-fly package, which is $400 less than the expected retail price of $1,199. Plus, you’ll ...
