Mouser shows 3D-printed vehicle equipped with drone technology

The video shows the final vehicle build, complete with "Fly Mode' drone interoperability. Fly Mode features a drone mounted on the rear of the vehicle that, when launched, gives the driver and passenger an unprecedented birds-eye view of the surroundings. Both can watch the drone's footage on dashboard-mounted viewing screens, providing a 360-degree perspective of the surroundings. Joining Imahara for the first official test drive is the winner of the Essence of Autonomy design contest, Finn Yonkers, whose design was the inspiration for this Empowering Innovation Together project. The project's overall aim is to explore the fascinating options available once self-driving vehicles become the norm.

Local Motors Co-founder and CEO John B. Rogers, Jr. says: "I am thrilled to see the Mouser Strati come to life. This partnership is an example of the unprecedented speed at which innovative vehicles can come to life through the combined power of cutting-edge suppliers, advanced manufacturing and co-creation."

Features of this innovative build combine electronic components from Mouser's valued manufacturer partners and platinum sponsors of the series, Maxim and Murata.

Glenn Smith, President and CEO of Mouser Electronics says: "At Mouser, we strive not only to provide engineers with the technology they need to innovate, but also to reach, inspire and engage engineers of all backgrounds. We create that environment and push toward that goal with the Empowering Innovation Together program and our new Innovation Lab."

In addition to platinum sponsors Maxim and Murata, gold sponsors Lumileds and Phoenix Contact made this build possible. To learn more about all of Mouser's Empowering Innovation Together series "" featuring the newly developed Innovation Lab for new projects ranging from bringing super hero technology to life to future projects like pushing the boundaries of drone technology "" visit www.mouser.com/empowering-innovation. To watch the new video on Mouser's YouTube channel, visit youtu.be/WwkeZ0X3mAQ.