8. A Drone To Secure Your Home
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9uS6xUfjl4 This sounds like something out of Star Wars but it's true. Not everyone can afford the service from the expensive security companies, so how about a drone? Well, Tokyo-based security company Secom is putting the final touches to a drone that is capable of following an intruder while taking pictures for future use. The private security drone, which measures just 60cm across will be capable of quickly responding to a security threat, using four separate sets of rotors to fly to the scene. Alternatively, it can be pre-programmed to patrol areas that aren't covered by static cameras. Keep in mind that this
security drone won't be of much help when it comes down to taking down an intruder, however. It can only travel at 6MPH and doesn't have any form of defensive manoeuvre should it be attacked. However, the upside is that should anything go wrong, the homeowner will have photos to hand over to the cops. AND, all data collected by the drone is sent over to Secom's security center via the web. For those who might be interested in purchasing this awesome drone, the Japanese company is selling it for a whopping ¥800,000 excluding tax ($6,620). And to keep the security service up and running, the company requires ¥5,000 ($41) on a monthly basis. So maybe that security camera would be best after all....