Photos: Alien-like drone ‘rains’ chilled beers from sky using mini parachutes

The Stratos MK1 is a conceptual drone designed specifically for aerial beverage delivery, featuring a unique spider-like frame made from carbon fiber and aerospace-grade materials. It can carry up to eight individual beer cans in a central keg-shaped compartment, releasing them one at a time using small parachutes that deploy based on calculated altitude and wind conditions to ensure safe landings. The drone’s autonomous navigation is managed by internal sensors and mapping software, enabling obstacle avoidance and precise delivery to GPS-specified locations. An integrated mobile app allows users to place orders, track the drone in real time, and receive proximity alerts. In addition to individual cans, the MK1 can transport a 5-liter mini keg, which it lands with directly rather than dropping by parachute. The drone’s folding propeller arms provide stability on uneven surfaces during keg delivery. The keg itself is made of stainless steel with reinforced brackets and an internal pump for dispensing. To maintain beverage temperature during flight, the drone includes an internal cooling system within the