SMRTR TechNov 16, 2025NotebookCheck

DIY engineer builds a 'flying Las Vegas Sphere' with a POV display

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DIY engineer Erik Spijk created a drone called Zippy featuring 144 spinning LEDs that create floating mid-air images through persistence of vision technology. After overcoming major stability issues caused by the spinning display system, he successfully flew the unique drone that mimics Las Vegas Sphere's visual effects.

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