It can't rain forever, the "Crow" would have said. When it does, however, it would be convenient not to have your hands busy. Is this need enough to justify an exercise in technology like the one I'm talking about here? Listen to this: once upon a time there was the rain cover, a faithful companion on rainy days that hasn't undergone much change since 1705. Now a young inventor with a passion for drones has radically transformed it. Welcome to the future of the rain umbrella, where it's not Fantozzi's cloud that chases you, but the umbrella. like a winged guardian. Is this the dawn of a new era for rain protection or just another bizarre invention destined to make you smile?
An idea that takes flight
Imagine walking down the street in a downpour, but instead of holding an umbrella, you see a drone floating above your head, keeping your precious hairdo safe. Nothing, that's the gist of the invention presented on the YouTube channel “I Build Stuff“. Our young inventor, with a mixture of genius and madness, has decided to unite two apparently distant worlds: that of drones and that of umbrellas. The result? A flying rain cover which promises to revolutionize the way we face rainy days.
Flying Rain Cover: Cutting-Edge Technology or Unnecessary Complication? The Second You Said
Let's quickly move on to how it works: the flying rain cover is equipped with a cross structure made of 3D printed parts, which extends beyond the confines of the traditional umbrella. At the ends of this structure, small propellers spin wildly, lifting the entire apparatus into the air. The use of lightweight but strong carbon fiber tubes allows the drone to lift effectively, dragging the umbrella structure with it. It's a bit like your umbrella suddenly decided to get a patent.
I know, I feel it. Some people are tempted to say “shut up and take my money” (are you serious?) but before you rush out to order your own personal flying umbrella, let’s take a moment to consider the potential drawbacks. For example, how do you control this unidentified flying object? If a gust of wind can tip over even the umbrella you’re holding, how do you control this contraption? It’s not like like this other drone. At the moment, the inventor offers two options: you can fly the drone yourself, looking up (perfect for avoiding puddles and meeting new people, right?), or use it to protect someone else, following that person around like a faithful flying dog. Have the inventor sit down and have Toto come in. Someone, please, hold one of the inventor's eyes open, really really really.
The future is in the (rain) clouds
Despite the obvious challenges, our intrepid inventor is not giving up. He is already thinking about adding a camera and programming the flying umbrella to follow the user autonomously. Imagine a city full of flying umbrellas chasing each other like in an aerial ballet. Poetic? Maybe. Magritte would paint a picture of it. Practical? I don't know, Rick. How far are we willing to complicate simple objects in the name of innovation?
Yet even this obscene flying umbrella, which for now (I would like to say) is not intended for mass production, represents that spirit of creativity and experimentation that drives technological progress forward. After all, many great inventions have been born from ideas that initially seemed absurd. What do you think? Would you be willing to replace your trusty umbrella with a flying drone? Or do you prefer to keep your feet (and umbrellas) firmly on the ground? One thing is for sure: you never get bored.
