UAG’s cases are out of this world, literally. The company sent an iPhone 6 into the stratosphere via a high altitude balloon to Show off its White Composite case. The iPhone travelled to a altitude of over 101,000ft, withstood temperatures of -79°F, and the forces of a parachute descent and impact. It came away nearly unscathed.
Watch the video and read the press release below to find out more.
Urban Armor Gear Launches First iPhone 6 Into Lower Space
Urban Armor Gear Launches First iPhone 6 Into Lower Space
Orange County, Calif. January 15, 2015 Urban Armor Gear, leading designers of advanced and rugged mobile accessories, announces that they successfully sent an iPhone 6 on the ultimate adventure to the stratosphere via weather balloon.
On Nov. 28, 2014, Urban Armor Gear sent the iPhone 6 into lower space during a three hour and 45 minute flight. On its journey, the iPhone reached a height of more than 101,000 feet, encountered temperatures as cold as -79° F / -61° C and winds as strong as 70 MPH. During the descent, the iPhone withstood a 150-RPM rotation speed as the parachute deployed and flight rig struggled to stabilize. Upon landing the flight rig broke apart, however, the iPhone remained undamaged and fully functional.
Urban Armor Gears White Composite Case protected the phone during its journey. Constructed with a hard armor shell and a soft rubber core and bumpers, the rugged one-piece design shielded the iPhone 6 from bumps, impacts and scratches.
Our cases already meet military drop-test standards, but now we can officially say that they are space tested as well, said Steve Armstrong, co-founder of Urban Armor Gear. The fact that the iPhone survived its space adventure and returned fully functioning showcases our commitment in providing our customers world-class, or in this case out of this world, protection for their premium devices.
You can watch the iPhone 6s trip to space on YouTube on UAGs page at www.youtube.com/urbanarmorgear, or view it directly at http://youtu.be/6Hc38-VHIX8.
About Urban Armor Gear Inc.
Founded in coastal Southern Californias hot bed of adventure, in 2011 Urban Armor Gear developed a mobile accessories brand dedicated to providing the ultimate in mobile protection. Today Urban Armor Gear is best known for its rugged, yet lightweight designs, innovative Frogskin technology, MIL-STD 810G-516.6 compliance, and ever-evolving line of products. Urban Armor Gears products reflect the independent spirit of their designers, promoting a bold, active lifestyle, as well as the highest standards of quality and design. Learn more about their growing roster of mobile cases by visiting www.urbanarmorgear.com or Facebook at www.facebook.com/UrbanArmorGear.
Crazy marketing stunt. Glad they pulled it off.