A Remote-Controlled Car That Fears No Terrain

This drone can handle any terrain: It flies, drive on ground and even glides on water

The radio-controlled gadget, which weighs less than one pound, was unveiled during the Tokyo Toy Show, which took places from June 12 to 15. Made by Takara Tomy, it's called the Earth Rider RC (or "Land Sea Air RC").

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The drone's tires keep it afloat when it lands on water, and the propellers that keep it in the air help it move on water's surface

This isn't the first gadget that has been able to switch from land to air to water. But where this one seems to differ is how it moves forward; rather than powered wheels, the force from the propeller makes it move like a car or boat Read more...

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