Flyte: Levitating Light

A project in by Simon Morris
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Flyte is a levitating lightbulb powered through the air.
Backers: 2085
Average Pledge Per Backer: $296

Funded: $617,258 of $80,000
Dates: Apr 21st -> May 21st (30 days)
Project By: Simon Morris
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Latest News

Levitating gadgets will disappoint you

April 12th - via: theverge.com
You should think twice before backing a floating light bulb, plant, clock, or anything else on Kickstarter or Indiegogo. Here (Read More)

Flyte's lightbulb moment came with a Kickstarter campaign

November 17th - via: xero.com
Flyte and their hovering light bulb have discovered the secret to Kickstarter success. Hint: It's a lot of preparation. (Read More)

Flyte's lightbulb moment came with a Kickstarter campaign

March 29th - via: xero.com
Flyte and their hovering light bulb have discovered the secret to Kickstarter success. Hint: It's a lot of preparation. (Read More)

Turn Your Home Into Hogwarts With These Five Levitating Devices

August 15th - via: forbes.com
Over the past two years, there has been a steady increase of levitating objects entering the marketplace and wooing people looking to set their decor apart from other everyday objects. (Read More)

The Future is Bright

May 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you, obrigado, merci, tack! Your contributions and heartwarming wishes have overwhelmed us. Words can not describe our gratitude. It has literally brought us to cloud nine. Without you, Flyte could never take off! FLYTE was funded in 48 hours... (Read More)

Keeping it real

May 4th - via: kickstarter.com
After 2 exhausting days at the Maker Faire Paris, 2 interviews and 3 Maker of Merit awards, here´s another update: Some of our backers came to our stand and we had the pleasure to meet them in person while a giant Tesla coil shot lighting in the... (Read More)

It’s May Day, but we haven’t stopped working.

April 28th - via: kickstarter.com
We are really honored to be featured in the Kickstarter Newsletter “Projects We Love.” After receiving hundreds of messages from people sharing their encouragement, we couldn’t have been more psyched. THANKS TO YOU, our amazing backer... (Read More)

Flying Higher !

April 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks again for your support !It because of you that this is possible. It’s been an intense first week and we are feverishly answering emails so if you haven’t heard back from us yet, please bear with us, we’re on it. Now for the updates: 1.... (Read More)

We are off the ground!

April 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
THANK YOU for believing in us!  We have no words to describe our surprise. In just 2 days, we reached our goal but the journey has just begun. We're extremely excited to bring Flyte to you. We have some ideas for stretch goals but we'd love to hear... (Read More)

We're Obsessed With This Floating Lightbulb

April 22nd - via: housebeautiful.com
No magic, batteries, or wires here: Swedish designers Flyte promises to "set the lightbulb free" with its new concept — a bulb that hovers over its base thanks to magnetism and air induction. (Read More)

80%...in less than 48 hours

April 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Wow... We're amazed at the support we've received in just 2 days. We really had no idea what to expect! THANK YOU for helping make this project fly! We've been bombarded with emails so we'll respond to you asap. Stay tuned for some more updates.... (Read More)

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