Episode

Quadriplegic's Head-Controlled Drone App

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Brisbane News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
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May 12, 2026
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Summary

Christopher Hills, a quadriplegic from Queensland, has developed a groundbreaking app that allows him to control drones using only his head movements. By combining facial recognition, accelerometer data, and game inputs, hes created a system that mimics two hands, enabling him to capture stunning aerial shots. His innovation has garnered attention from industry professionals and has the potential to change lives worldwide. Hes currently seeking testers and aiming for Civil Aviation Safety Authority approval to build a career as an aerial cinematographer. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/3d8cb10282d15d52