Aquatic Drone Takes Photos and Videos Underwater

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By Anita Li2013-07-03 06:47:30 UTC

While their natural environment may be the sky, drones are now entering wetter territory.

Ziphius is an app-controlled aquatic drone that responds to smartphone or tablet commands in real-time, according to its Kickstarter page. The drone's first incarnation will come with a remote-control app that enables users to steer it, and to take photos or videos of their underwater activities.

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Unlike other robotic drones, however, Ziphius can express emotions, as well as act independently from the user.

Created by Portugal-based company Azorean Aquatic Technologies, Ziphius has raised just over $38,000 of its $125,000 goal on Kickstarter, with 21 days left in its campaign.

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Image courtesy of Kickstarter, Azorean

Topics: Drones, Gadgets, Mobile, smartph, tablets, Tech, water, Work & Play