Japan 'drone-brella' promises hands-free sun cover

The drones are fitted with cameras that help the parasols track their owners and stay over the correct head.

IT'S the hands-free experience you never knew you needed - a Japanese company has developed a drone-powered parasol it says can hover over users, protecting them from the sun.

The drone-powered sunshade - being developed by Asahi Power Service - should be released next year, and will initially target those in need of a hands-free head covering wider than your average hat, like golfers.