Flying sphere

The japanese have done it again. This time it's a flying sphere. I want one!

Check it out:

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=153_1311013771

Me too! That is neat!

Me too! That is neat!

This seems like something

This seems like something that wouldn’t be all too hard to do really (not by me, I’m a n00b, but having been reading this site the last few days I know some of you could do it). Seems like you could either use a coax system for it, or use a gyro/accelerometer to deflect the fins underneath in a manner that would counteract the spinning of the body to keep it controllable. 

If you really want one …

… put a shere skeleton around this :slight_smile:

Interesting… But with the

Interesting… But with the available parts and technology I would like to see a replica of Henri Coanda’s Lenticular Aerodine, patented in 1938. Hmm, with the strong magnets available today, I guess even Jean-Pierre Petit MHD Aerodyne can be built. Man, I wish I had time and funds to do that…