eye3 DSLR Helicopter: Price and Release For New Flying Robot

Aspiring photographers and video makers know this problem very well: Getting a bird’s eye-view of things, but not finding the right altitude or angle to take those shots. However, a computer programmer decided to take matters into her own hands and make a gadget that will allow for gorgeous aerial shots without having to climb trees or stand on buildings.

Over at Kickstarter, Kellie Sigler of North Carolina has started a project called the eye3 hexacopter, an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) which will allow for aerial photography. How does it work? The eye3 runs on APM2, a flight-control platform to allow photographers to control it from their computers and map out its destinations easily.
It sound promising, but if you’re worried that the eye3 may crash and wreck your expensive DSLR, Sigler and her husband promise that the copter is very durable with a frame made out of fiber glass and high-precision carbon. As there are 6 rotors, the eye3 wont immediately crash if two of the rotors fail, allowing you to land it safely for repairs. Repairing is also easy, the Siglers claim. Replacing parts will be inexpensive, and only basic soldering skills will be needed.
The eye3 chopper also comes with two kits, basic and advanced. The basic kit will be given only to those who have experience in flying, as it doesn’t come with the autopilot function. Meanwhile, the advanced kit priced is geared toward beginners, with autopilot, GPS navigation and a full set of spare parts for repairs, and the pro kit will carry a charging station for the camera. However, all kits don’t have the TX/RX cables needed, so you must supply your own.
The basic kit will be priced at $999, while the advanced kit will set you back for $1,499, and the pro kit will be sent for $2,499. To get your own, you need to go to the eye3′s Kickstarter page and pledge the right amount of money to the project. Once you’re done, you can expect the Siglers to mail your package in April. As there are still 29 days till the couple ends donations and gets to work, there’s still time to check your finances and see if you can afford a kit.