Photography by Federica Pischiutta
Giants of the Micros
The two inventors who fueled the rise of the living room helicopter.
Micro-sized indoor R/C helicopters that launch from your palm and hover in midair never fail to make the uninitiated gawk like cats tracking a moth. Toy stores are filled with these inexpensive miniature marvels, and it got me wondering: how did they come into being? I learned that the story of their development includes years of hard work, hobbyist passion, and an undeniable streak of brilliance.
The giants of the micro R/C scene are Alexander Van de Rostyne of Antwerp, Belgium, and Petter Muren of Nesbru, ...
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