If you've ever had to clean out small debris from a yard or sidewalk, chances are you've thought about getting a leaf blower to do the job. Compared to using a rake and/or broom to do the job, leaf blowers can be amazing labor saving devices.
But, because of the way they're designed, they're also bulky items that can be a hassle to store when you're not using them. Wouldn't it be nice to have a compact device that do the job of a leaf blower without taking up all that space?
There's a Kickstarter project whose producer, Magpie Tech, is aiming to put "a storm in your hand" with their AirCannon air blower. Here's their 3-minute Kickstarter video pitch:
The AirCannon caught our attention because although it launched with a modest funding goal of just $3,000, it has already blown past it (pun intended) with pledges exceeding several hundred thousand dollars. That means the project has succeeded and will be produced after its funding drive ends on 3 March 2025.
While the video emphasizes the power of Magpie Tech's air blower, its real selling point is its size. It's much smaller than a typical leaf blower or, for that matter, the kind of shop vacuum that might otherwise be used for some of the applications demonstrated in the video. That in turn makes it possible to be used in more places to do more things than these other tools.
We think that additional potential, combined with the ability to store it away in a much smaller box than the alternatives, explains the runaway support for the Kickstarter project.
Magpie Tech deserves a lot of credit for its design. It takes genuine outside of the box thinking to find a way to put more into a smaller box. And like the proverbial better mousetrap, the world is beating a path to their door.