Drone promises to walk your dog along a GPS route

Would you let a drone walk your dog? (Photo: Todd Plitt, USA TODAY) There's a drone for everything, including one to walk your dog thanks to a U.K. company. Drones Direct, based in West Yorkshire, England, is telling customers: "Give the dog a drone." The company's DJI's Phantom 4 Proflight Walkies Dog Drone has a built-in retractable leash, hands-free piloting and runs at an "auto altitude" (we're guessing that means high enough to avoid a dog attack). It promises to walk your dog for up to 30 minutes along a GPS route of your choosing, while avoiding obstacles with "built-in collision avoidance technology," according to its product description. Plus, the drone's camera will help you keep an eye on your pup using a smartphone. "They'll be days when you just can't find time to walk little rover and have to unfortunately miss a day," the site says.