lifehacker Lifehacker Lifehacker Lifehacker is interesting!I played with the bird radio control "METABIRD" that can fly just like the real thing

It's worth it!

The bird-shaped radio control "METABIRD", which is in a campaign on the sister site Machi-YA, is a product that pursues realism with the technology of biomitics (biological imitation).

I was fascinated by the movement that was completely different from the radio control I had played so far, so I asked for a sample.

In conclusion, I can't fly well at first, but I'm hooked on a radio control with an entanglement element, so I would like to share that impression!

Ultra -lightweight bird radio control

Here is where I tried to assemble it.There are some mechanical parts with carbon pattern feathers, but bird -like is out.

The parts configuration are only 4 points, the main body, the left and right wings, and the tail wing, so if you look at the instructions, you can assemble without hesitation.

After that, install the dedicated app to complete it.As you can see in the throttle ON, you will flutter and flap, so you can fly for about 5 minutes as early as opening the package.

It is hard to be transmitted with silence, but the sound and movement of the wings were too real and there was a little creepy at first (laughs).

There are two left and right movements, like a game, how to operate it directly with your finger and control with a smartphone inclination (motion).

If there is an input, the parts behind the main unit move the wings a little, but at first I was skeptical whether I could control the direction of travel.

It's so light that it doesn't break even if you hit it

The weight of "Metabird" is extremely light for less than 10 grams, and the durability for the collision is quite high.I felt that it would not break at all, just by operating it normally and hitting the wall.

Here is the precious face after actually hitting the wall many times.

The body has a styrofoam -like texture, and it remains a dignified face without any cracking or tearing, but a little bit of a collision.

I have a good eye that makes me feel the enthusiasm of "I can always fly!" (Laughs).

By the way, even if you try to drop it on the ground, the wings will descend on the wind due to the wind, so it seems that there is no damage caused by falling.

If it breaks, will you step on it?

It feels good when you manipulate

Here is my flight that I practiced for about an hour.

The movement of the wings looks gentle due to the effect of gif animation, but it actually flutters quite fluttering.

You can fly for about 10 minutes with a single charge, but you can fly up to 2 minutes in the room space of the video.

The trick to fly for a long time is to understand that it doesn't turn suddenly, and find a straight and turn rhythm.It is difficult to turn right immediately after the left turn, so it was easy to go well if you fly with repeated changes such as turning → going straight → turning.

Adjustment of the main body is also an important point other than the operation technique.

If you stand the tail, the air resistance will increase and the speed will be gentle, so it seems good to practice indoors, or practice at the most set -up speed before you get used to it.

And the balance adjustment on the left and right wings is the key to "Metabird".Because of the ultra -lightness of less than 10 grams, the balance is biased and it does not fly straight.

For example, if you bend to the right without permission, you need to adjust the balance of the left lord wing outside or bring the balance of the right wing inside to adjust the center of gravity.

After adjusting, if you concentrate on flying straight without being aware of the turn at first, you will improve quickly.

The balance adjustment of the left and right wings is really exquisite, and if it is too inside, the accuracy of the turn will be reduced.

Therefore, it was a difficult and fun point to find just the right salt plum, which is easy to turn straight and turn.

Also, this time it was an indoor flight, but if it is outdoors, the difficulty will increase due to the wind, but that will also be fun to capture in challenging!

Flights are compliant and considered

"METABIRD" is not subject to drone restrictions with a weight of 10 grams or less, but when flying outdoors, please take full consideration for the rules and consideration for those around you!

Metabird, an ultra-lightweight radio control, where you can enjoy real bird movements, is currently conducting campaigns on crowdfunding sites Machi-YA.

At the time of writing, a limited quantity early rate could be ordered from 23%off 11,858 yen (including tax and shipping).

If you are interested, please check the link below!

>>> Very popular!The second real bird type drone![Fly with a smartphone!] "Metabird"

P Thoro: Haruki Matsumoto

Yes R: Machiya