Renault unveils Kwid Concept car equipped with traffic-spotting drone

dezeen.com The Renault Kwid Concept, unveiled at the Delhi Auto Show, is the first car to come with its very own unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), which could help the driver scout ahead for traffic, take aerial photos of the surrounding landscape and detect obstacles in the road. The device, referred to as a Flying Companion, is stored in a rotating rear portion of the Kwid's roof when not in use. When activated, the panel slides open and the quadrocopter - named after the device's four motors - can be operated in one of two modes. In automatic mode, the drone flies along a pre-programmed flying sequence using in-built GPS. In manual mode, the UAV is controlled via a tablet built into the dashboard of the car. "Customers in new markets are much younger," explained Serge Mouangue, brand manager and innovative cooperative laboratory manager for Renault. "Their expectations are different and customers are basically gamers. They tend to take a closer interest in technology and want to enjoy themselves." to read more: dezeen.com