Flying Phone Scam Exposed (so I built a REAL one)

Don't mess with my people.

I saw this video on Twitter and YouTube recently of a guy who modified his phone case with propellers. Having a background in engineering it was pretty clear to me that it wasn't real but it seemed like most people believed it. This was especially irksome give that he was selling the items in the desc using affiliate links. So I did a deep dive on every last possible clue proving it was fake.

Camera man credit: Luke Hale

Thanks to these folks for providing some of the music in the video:

Laura Shigihara - @supershigi

MERCH (all proceeds go to NEXT for Autism):

[sevenheadedhydra]

I feel like the reason we all love this guy is because he never clickbaits, and he never brags about how smart he is

[brylinton]

Lesson of the video:


Don’t mess with Mark’s people.

[slayerr]

Imagine trying to take a photo and someone runs by and steals the whole phone

[emma_]

I love how Mark uplifts the weaker younger more inexperienced engineers, and never takes advantage or scams anyone.

[foldablesamsungfridge]

Mark: *Hates on stuff*
Mark 3 Seconds later: Alright, I'll build it.

[azhardeen]

And you don't mess with my people.
- Probably the only engineer out there with the know how to back that threat up

[I_am_a_cat_]

Captain D is amazing, having both of you together is the best thing ever

[Lzwerzx]

“How did you die?” “I dropped a shovel on my head while making a point.”

[InternetMouse]

I never ever liked engineering and sciences as a subject. But Mark rober makes it so enjoyable and I'm always glued to the screen.

[epiclyy]

I will forever appreciate this video for introducing me to Captain D. Definitely has been one of my all time top YouTubers ever since this video released.

[myawelch]

Mark - gets hit over the head with a shovel -
Phat Gus - laughing maniacally -

[MrJIMBOfred]

Me: It's string. I bet it's string. Is it string? I bet it is!
Captain Disillusion: It's a rod.
Me: 😔

[johnnyspoop]

5:48
That was a flawless
“Oh hi mark”

[mys_mistree]

I CANNOT I SIMPLY CANNOT GET ENOUGH of the fact that this video and Captain D's video actively treat themselves as synchronous.
Both Captain D's video and this video start their "joined" segment at exactly the same time. And Mark referencing that time being "Five minutes late" can either be attributed to the start of the video, or the first mention of Captain Disillusion. Either way, that simple attention to detail is lovely, and the fact this segment of the video runs basically identical is wonderful.
Top-tier.

[孫子]

Man:
Takes a picture by the ocean with a levitating phone*
Wind:
*I'm about to end this man's whole career*

[scryptio]

The fact that Mark dropped a shovel on his head to explain science to us is outstanding.

[ChrisTheDoge]

Imagine being on a ship amd taking out you phone for a selfie, only for it to move back as it stays stable while the ship goes forwards

[RomanGen]

Fully agree, but should notice, phone itself has an accelerometer, of course you need fast interface with arduino (bluetooth/usb controller or something which not present on video)

[rebelpilot]

Captain Disillusion: *is having a mental breakdown*
Mark:”he’s such a joker”

[vedantmhatre]

this video was the start of my engineering journey, this video has became a memory for me thanks mark <3