71 minutes to go!
over 10 years ago – Mon, Nov 30, 2015 at 11:30:01 PM

Just 71 minutes to the end of an epic campaign for PhoneDrone Ethos!  If you want to get an extra battery, case, or change your reward - now is the time!  

Here's a link to the campaign

Speaking of cases, the clear winner of our survey is the zip up style case:

 We will be working on a PhoneDrone case design around this style.  More to come on that.

In the meantime, let's push on the finish line!

-Team xCraft

Survey, Winner on Periscope, FAQ, Cool Projects
over 10 years ago – Tue, Nov 17, 2015 at 10:54:29 PM

Hey backers! 

We Need Your Help

We are trying to hone in on exactly what phones will be used with our product. Please spend just 30 seconds filling out this survey. CLICK HERE

PhoneDrone Winner

As you know every Friday, we're giving away a PhoneDrone. Last Friday's lucky winner was Anthony Tremblay. To enter the giveaway all you have to do is post how you're going to use your PhoneDrone on your favorite social media and include the hastag #PhoneDrone. We're giving another one away next Friday.

FAQ's

We also want to answer a couple of the most frequent questions.

1) Q - Is the PhoneDrone waterproof? A - No, but it supports waterproof cases.

2) Q - PhoneDrone has follow me, but can it fly in front of you? (lead me). A - Yes, this can be set up in the app

3) Q - Will parts for PhoneDrone be available in the future? A - Yes, we will have every part available by the time we start shipping PhoneDrone.

4) Q - For the DIY, how big does the 3D printer have to be? A - A 6x6 bed will suffice.

Projects we love

There are so many cool projects on kickstarter, these three are pretty awesome!

Air Button

Our friend just brought to us their Air Button, a stick-on, customizable, and battery-free button that instantly upgrades your phones! With just one push, you could activate your customized chain of actions and functions on your phone. Just stick the button on the back of your phone and no more fumbling around the jungle of apps! Check out this amazing Button! www.kickstarter.com/projects/521670848/air-button-powerful-shortcut-button-for-android-de?ref=Xpromo

Mom/Psychologist CEO has created a router to help with screen time management in the home. The router itself is super powerful and fast AND also has a pause button for the internet - for things like dinner time and bedtime, blocking capabilities, and reporting/analytics on what your kids are up to online and how much time they're spending there. It's also attractive enough to make any gadget lover swoon. Check them out on Kickstarter: http://kck.st/1W2Y3m2

Ravean

Ravean Heated Jackets is offering their ultra-light heated apparel for 50% off future retail price. These jackets have 6X device charging, battery-less heated Gloves, internal temp control, 5-yr Warranty, -4F to 55F, water resistant, machine washable... http://kck.st/1YQ0NSC

Giving away a PhoneDrone on Periscope
over 10 years ago – Mon, Nov 09, 2015 at 03:38:33 PM

Hey Backers -

Remember that we're giving away a PhoneDrone today at 3pm Eastern Time. To enter just post a comment on your favorite social media with the hashtag #PhoneDrone

To watch the live broadcast, follow us on Periscope @xCraftUAV

This giveaway will happen every Friday till the campaign ends.

Million Dollar Challenge Stretch Goal
over 10 years ago – Mon, Nov 09, 2015 at 03:57:32 AM

Hey Backers -

So we're challenging ourselves and challenging all of you to help PhoneDrone reach a key milestone - the $1 million mark. We know it's huge but with your help, we can do it!  You have been doing an amazing job at sharing the project on social media, now we just need a big push to unlock the stretch goal. 

But what's in it for you, right?

Well, if we reach $1 Million, we will give an extra battery to EVERY PhoneDrone Ethos Backer (with $95 or more pledge).  That gives you another 15-20 minutes of flight time to explore the third dimension.

Not only that, but if we can reach the goal, we'll unlock 3 additional PhoneDrone colors that you get to choose!  You'll be able to select the colors during the survey at the end of the campaign.

So let's do it!  Use the links below to get the word out.  Your efforts will not go unnoticed! 

All the best,

Team xCraft

Projects we love
over 10 years ago – Thu, Nov 05, 2015 at 02:15:22 AM

Being a creator on Kickstarter, you come across some other great projects.  We want to share some of our best picks with all our backers so here they are:

HiddenHUB The only sound system that adapts the audio to the shape of your room. Immersive audio, iconic design. Best sound quality, period.

 U+ is the smallest wireless USB flash drive with up to 12 hours working time. You can store, access, stream & share video, music, photo and files wirelessly and without internet.

 PRVKEA, Atravel/photography backpack designed so your attention is focused on where you are and not what you're carrying.  Pairs well with PhoneDrone Ethos!

Pakpod: The Stake-able, Packable, Riggable, Waterproof, All-Terrain Tripod. Stake Out Your Next Adventure.

Enjoy!  And back these awesome projects!

-Team xCraft