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The best Star Wars gadgets for techies (not Trekkies)

Now that Star Wars: The Last Jedi has hit theaters (and broken records), force fever is in full effect. It can be hard to wade through the endless stream of Star Wars merchandise, so we've done it for you. We've identified six great pieces of Star Wars gear that are perfect for any Apple fan, or gadget lover.

Apple reportedly shutting down drone flights over Apple Park area

Today's aerial footage showing construction progress at the Apple Park site may be one of the last videos of the massive headquarters because Apple is reportedly cracking down on drone pilots in the area. AppleInsider has learned of the existence of a dedicated security force at the site with the sole mission to halt these flyovers.

“Another drone pilot claims that they were stopped by a hired security guard who has the express purpose of shutting down drone flights over the campus,” said the publication today.

Apple Park is not currently listed as a no-fly zone by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration.

The publication notes that FAA guidance requires drones to keep 360 feet away from structures, with pilots required to maintain visual line-of-sight to the drone at all times.

“Apple could have an avenue for restrictions, if they can demonstrate that the drones are causing a nuisance, or are violating one of California's privacy laws,” reads the article. “Drones landing or being flown from private property can result in a trespassing charge.”

Today's video from videographer and drone pilot Matthew Roberts offered a closer look at the nearly finished visitor center that will host an Apple Store and a cafe open to the public.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwxQnI98CKw

The historic Glendenning Barn has now been reassembled.

The video also offered a glimpse inside the entrance to the 1,000-seat underground Steve Jobs Theater, where Apple will unveil future products.

The glass auditorium is 20-foot tall and 165 foot in diameter.

Landscaping work at the site continues with additional trees being planted inside and around the ring-shape structure with each passing day. By the way, the final tree count is expected to approach 9,000. Also of note, the manmade pond appears to be nearly ready for water.

Video recap: Apple Park construction progress made over past 12 months

Videographer Matthew Roberts has been documenting Apple's work on its massive new headquarters since March of last year. Today, he posted a video recap of the construction progress that the Cupertino company has made on the new 175-acre campus over the past year, up to May 2017.

“See Apple's new headquarters take shape as we recap the past year's construction at Apple Park in 4K,” reads the video's description. Matthew's compilation of aerial footage of Apple Park recorded in the past twelve months can be seen below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZR4xntz-DGw

Drone pilot Duncan Sinfield recently posted a new video revealing the Cupertino company is continuing to put the final touches on the main ring-shaped building.