In 2019 we set out with a bold mission - to create Micro Drone 4.0 - a small, affordable drone under 250 grams for shooting Aerial Videography. Unfortunately, the timing could not have been worse and just as production was getting underway in January 2020, the pandemic struck, which put the entire project into a tailspin. It took three years to get things back on track at which point the market had already surpassed the original specifications and product features. We Are Continuing with Micro Drone 4.0 We are continuing to work on 4.0 until it is ready to launch and when we are in a position to complete production of the first 8000 drones. It will be a drone...
We’ve seen the Geeksvana “Hot Takes” commentary about the challenges we had with Micro Drone 4.0, and while dramatic takes make for good clicks on social media, they definitely don't tell the whole story. So here’s what actually happened, focused on what really matters. We’ve been here since 2011. Micro Drone didn’t appear overnight. We have been designing, building, and shipping innovative small size drones since 2011. Over more than a decade, we’ve built a reputation for making high quality, great value products that we would use ourselves. In 2016, that work was recognised with the Queen’s Award for Innovation which reflects years of real-world delivery and trust. Crowdfunding Done Right (and at Scale) Before Micro Drone 4.0, our last Indiegogo campaign...
We are aware of a series of videos published by Sean Hickey, who runs a YouTube Channel called Geeksvana which contain false and misleading claims about the Micro Drone 4.0 project and our company, Extreme Toys Ltd. These videos attempt to discredit the Micro Drone 4.0 campaign and our founder through rumours, baseless accusations and personal attacks. These claims are completely untrue and we take this development very seriously. The truth is simple:The delay to the Micro Drone 4.0 project was caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, which had a catastrophic impact on global supply chains, particularly in electronics manufacturing. Like thousands of legitimate hardware companies worldwide, we faced severe factory shutdowns, parts shortages, and shipping disruptions far beyond our control. We fully...
As many of you know, Micro Drone 4.0 (our highly anticipated new Micro Drone model that was set to launch in 2020) was delayed by the onset of the pandemic, causing chaos with supply chains and making travel to our Shenzen factory impossible. We wanted to let you know that the project continues to progress and during this time, we have been diligently working behind the scenes to ensure that lives up to the high standards we set. One of the decisions has been to upgrade the technology behind the drone. In our commitment to creating a solution that is relevant to today’s market, it is important the drone incorporates cutting-edge features that sets it apart from what is currently...
It’s hard to overstate how much the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted everything. For us, the past few months have been some of the most challenging we’ve ever faced. Since 2011, we’ve worked tirelessly to make advanced drone technology small, accessible, and fun. We’ve launched three successful Micro Drone models, and in 2016 were honoured with the Queen’s Award for Innovation — recognition of what a small, dedicated team can achieve through creativity and engineering. That same year, we launched Micro Drone 3.0 on Indiegogo. Over 18,000 backers supported the campaign, raising $3.5 million - we shipped it, people loved it and the response was incredible - Drone Magazine called it the Best Drone for Beginners, and it built a passionate global...
