Flying Kyosho Space Ball is an R/C Death Star and air freshener in one

Almost a year ago, the Japanese Ministry of Defense made quite a splash when it revealed a spherical, remote-controlled aircraft that could zip around a room, roll along the ground, and even bounce off obstacles without losing control. But while it was mainly designed for search and rescue operations, many R/C enthusiasts took one look at that hovering Death Star and said, "I have got to get me one of those." Luckily, toy company Kyosho must have been listening, since it recently released a similar flying machine of its own for consumers. Kyosho's "Space Ball" can remain airborne while taking just as much punishment and even emits a fragrance to freshen up a room in the process. .. Continue Reading Flying Kyosho Space Ball is an R/C Death Star and air freshener in one

Section: Childsplay

Tags: Aircraft, Flying, Fragrance, Helicopters, Remote-controlled, Toys

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