"Star Wars" drone
(C) & TM Lucasfilm Ltd. (Image from Propel's Facebook)

I see, was the drone born for this! The product "STAR WARS BATTLE QUADS" that seems to be on sale from Propel from this fall to winter. Currently accepting reservations on the company's website.

"Star Wars" drone "STAR WARS BATTLE QUADS"
(C) & TM Lucasfilm Ltd. (Image from Propel's website)

Figures of Star Wars related characters have been sold innumerably. However, many of them are fun to decorate. For example, there weren't many Millennium Falcon flying figures, and even if they did, there were four holes in the body for attaching propellers. Some weren't, but the price was a bit unwieldy for me.

However, the "Star Wars" goods released by Propel this time are not only high-level figures, but also fly in the sky. And there is a little "Star Wars" feeling in the flying appearance. Of course, it behaves differently from the movie, but it still works much more like a conventional remote control helicopter.

"Star Wars" drone "STAR WARS BATTLE QUADS"
(C) & TM Lucasfilm Ltd. (Image from Propel's website)

Probably the position of the propeller is the reason why it feels so complete as a figure. It was attached to the bottom of the body, not to the top or side. This has the effect of not appearing to be flying with a propeller. Of course, there are no big holes in the body.

"Star Wars" drone "STAR WARS BATTLE QUADS"
(C) & TM Lucasfilm Ltd. (Image from Propel's website)

In addition to the Millennium Falcon, TIE fighter, T-65 X wing starfighter, and 74-Z speeder bike will be on sale. Speeder bikes are exciting to remember the chase scene on the return of the Jedi.

"Star Wars" drone "STAR WARS BATTLE QUADS"
(C) & TM Lucasfilm Ltd. (Image from Propel's website)

The flight speed of the Millennium Falcon is 80 km / h. Other models are 56 km / h. Sales will start from autumn to winter 2016. Even if you make a reservation, you will not be obliged to purchase it.

"Star Wars" drone "STAR WARS BATTLE QUADS"
(C) & TM Lucasfilm Ltd. (Image from Propel's website)

If you want to see the actual flight of the drone, check out the video below.


Propel at Star Wars Celebration 2016