Crowdfund This: WowWee’s LUMI Gaming Drone!

I’ve never been overly interested in drone products; their high cost and limited options always had me thinking that a drone would be something I’d play with once or twice before allowing it to gather dust in storage somewhere.

That sad, WowWee’s (yep, the same WowWee that created Robosapien) newly launched IndieGogo campaign for the LUMI Gaming Drone has definitely piqued my attention.

The LUMI is a small (and indoor friendly) drone that does so freaking much. From stunts (like one-touch barrel rolls and more) to obstacle avoidance, built in games (more on that below), and even the ability to follow the user, it’s insane that the LUMI is able to offer so many features in such a well priced package.

Don’t take it from me though, take a look at the LUMI campaign video below to see the LUMI take flight:

I’m actually really interested in the gaming aspects of LUMI. WowWee detailed a single and multiplayer title called ‘Lumi To The Beat’, and it sounds like a lot of fun:

LUMI TO THE BEAT is a game of rhythm and reflexes. Lumi’s luminescent surface will flash various colors (red, blue, yellow, green) while users try to press the corresponding light on their mobile device Lumi app as quickly as possible.

If you miss or tap the wrong color, Lumi will drop in altitude. Make too many mistakes and it’s game over!

The longer you keep pace with the beat while Lumi is airborne, the higher your score. As you progress, Lumi’s LEDs will flash faster and faster, making it more difficult to reach new levels where you’ll unlock new tricks and entirely new aerial maneuvers.

The LUMI campaign has just launched, and has already hit $2500 of its $25000 goal. With a month to go, it seems highly likely that LUMI will hit its goal.

There are currently Early-Bird LUMI’s available for a reduced price of $59, so you may want to jump on this one fast. Again, you can head here to back LUMI, and be sure to let us know what you think when you get your drone!