FreeBird Flight: Safest, Best-Performing, Weatherproof Drone

A project in Westport, CT by Roger Freeman
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A New Standard in UAV Airframe Design and System Integration Featuring SurroundFrame Technology and Industry-Leading Flight Performance
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Backers: 94
Average Pledge Per Backer: $567

Funded: $53,326 of $50,000
Dates: Mar 29th -> Apr 28th (30 days)
Project By: Roger Freeman
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Latest News

Progress Report: Longer Flight Times (35 mins vs 30 mins at Campaign Launch)

April 27th - via: kickstarter.com
We've been hard at work improving FreeBird One during the Kickstarter campaign. Further design enhancements combined with even more efficient components have reduced FreeBirdOne's weight by 1.5 pounds (now 12.5 pounds vs. 14 pounds with a 22AH LiPo... (Read More)

Side by side visual comparison with the Phantom

April 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi, In response to a question regarding the FreeBird vs the Phantom, here is a visual comparison.   Thanks, Roger FreeBird One next to the Phantom  (Read More)

Here's an example of speed, agility, stability- watch the flip and restabilization

April 12th - via: kickstarter.com
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Up close view

April 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi, We've finalized our production process on the frame and the results are great!  Wanted to share with you.  Flawless! Roger  (Read More)

Thank you!

April 4th - via: kickstarter.com
We're at 70%!  Thanks!  (Read More)

We're halfway there!

April 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you!  We reached the 50% mark three days into our campaign!  Thank you for backing us!  (Read More)

Thank you!

March 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to our early supporters.  We hope to keep up the momentum!  (Read More)

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