The tiny drone can be controlled through either a tablet on the dash or by setting GPS waypoints, alerting the driver of obstacles in the road, beaming pictures back to the car, or videoing the Kwid’s travails. Renault’s engineers found their inspiration for the Kwid’s shape in American off-roaders, with a high chassis and sturdy lines; inside, the driver sits in the middle as opposed to the right or left, on a bench seat. Aside from the drone thing, the driving setup is a bit unique as well.  Photo: Renault Photo: Renault Photo: Renault Photo: Renault Photo: Renault Photo: Renault ADVERTISEMENT Photo: Renault Photo: Renault Photo: Renault 
 
 Forget taco-copters or same-day shipping — drones are the perfect companion for off-roaders.
– A new Renault concept SUV comes with a buddy: a drone that soars out of a roof hatch to investigate traffic conditions or maybe off-roading hazards. Were the "flying companion," as the company calls it, to be produced, it would be about the size of a small bird, Slashdot reports. At this point, the drone "is more of a gimmick than a production reality, but it still makes a sick bit of sense," writes Damon Lavrinc at Wired. Controlled by a dashboard tablet or GPS system, the drone would send images or video back to the car. (Think of it as a "car selfie," notes Time.) Of course, all that gadgetry has Slashdot's Nick Kolakowski worried about yet another potential distraction for the modern driver, even if it's designed more for passengers to use. The drone may seem a little far-fetched, but "how long until a Ford or Tesla starts playing with the idea of a drone companion to their latest vehicles?" All the more reason for the FAA to get rules in place for domestic drones of all kinds, he writes. (Including any that might be delivering your Amazon products.)