Flying ball goes anywhere

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MSNBC: Flying ball goes anywhere

A spherical flying machine that can take off and land just about anywhere, roll along walls and hover like a helicopter was recently unveiled by Japan's Ministry of Defense.

"We have a plane that can stand up vertically after flying horizontally. But the problem with that plane is take-off and landing are very difficult," the researcher explains. "As one idea to solve that problem, we thought of making the exterior round."

Very clever! KF :)
 
That is really cool!

One day, we may all be travelling on our balls. I know I wish I had a pair of them! I mean, I've made balls fly, but I couldn't get them to go everywhere I wanted them to, like these will. I wouldn't roll my balls across the floor like they did though.

-JD
 
When can I get one at Wal-Mart for $19.99?
 
itchynackers said:
When can I get one at Wal-Mart for $19.99?

Those will be plastic, and break in a week. Spend a little more and get the brass model.
 
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