AeroSystems Earns Proto Labs Cool Idea Award

Developed by AZ-based Ascent AeroSystems, SPRITE is a micro, coaxial-rotor drone that you can hold in one hand. Initial rototypes were developed on a consumer-grade 3D printer, and the current version uses injection-molded poly-carbonate parts from Proto Labs. Markets will include hikers, backpackers, law enforcement, science research, search & rescue, defense, and more. A Kickstarter program yielded$406,061, doubling the goal. More