Parrot, like many tech vendors, decided to put on a show for CES attendees. And its was in the form of an orchestrated air show, with eight AR Drone 2.0s all moving in unison to music.The latest AR Drone is hardly new. The 2.0 model was introduced last year - in May 2012 to be exact. But Parrot - maker of the radio controlled flying quadrotor helicopter - did reveal that it's been working on a few things.The Parrot representative told TechRadar multiple times that they're not products, but simply "projects".First is forthcoming GPS integration, via the AR Drone 2.0 Black Box. It allows one to geolocate one's AR Drone via the GPS device.Not only does it keep track of its position, but all that information can be used to create 3D models of every movement, via the AR Drone Academy (part of the AR Drone iOS app), which previously only detailed flight information in 2D.AR Drone 2.0 Black Box can also store videos directly. With its 4GB of built-in flash memory, it can hold more than hours of HD video.

Next is a 1500mAh high-density battery. Currently, the AR Drone 2.0 is only capable of five to 10 minutes of flight, even after a full charge. But the new battery will provide 50 per cent additional power, around 18-20 minutes, according to the Parrot representative.It's unknown if it will replace the one that currently ships with all AR Drone 2.0s or become a stand-alone product for existing owners.And Parrot's final project is Director Mode, which is a set of pre-canned instructions that can handle particularly tricky shots. Everything from pans, crane shots, slow downs, and more, which can all be difficult to execute manually, are now all possible with just a button press.It's even conceivable that these shots can be linked, one after another, for a particularly impressive action sequence, and in real time. It also includes a stabilization system and post-processing tricks to get super clean and smooth shots.When asked, the Parrot rep was not able to indicate if Director Mode would be a stand-alone app, or if it would be built into the aforementioned iOS app.

Furthermore, Parrot may also charge for this additional functionality (the current app is free). Again, Parrot is simply in the testing phase for everything mentioned above. What is a hands on review? 'Hands on reviews' are a journalist's first impressions of a piece of kit based on spending some time with it. It may be just a few moments, or a few hours. The important thing is we have been able to play with it ourselves and can give you some sense of what it's like to use, even if it's only an embryonic view. For more information, see TechRadar's Reviews Guarantee. Built-In 1280 x 720p HD Camera Capture Video & Stills While Flying Fly Using an iOS/Android Mobile Device Stream Video to Your Smartphone/Tablet Built-In Wi-Fi with 165' Wireless Range Multiple Sensors Provide Added Stability Onboard ARM Cortex A8 1GHz CPU with DSP Joypad & Absolute Flight Control Modes Performs Acrobatic Flips & Barrel Rolls WARNING: Carefully read instructions to ensure proper configuration before use.

Failure to use this product responsibly may result in loss, damage, or injury. The red Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Quadcopter Power Edition is a remote controlled, four-propeller quadcopter with an integrated HD 1280 x 720p camera that supports video and still image capture while in flight. best drone reeds for hardie bagpipesDrone 2.0 Elite Edition includes a lighter outdoor hull for optimal performance as well as an indoor hull that features prop guards. ar drone 2 satın alFreeFlight Control App allows you to use your iOS or Android mobile device to operate the aircraft from the ground as well as capture video and still photos. ar drone parrot saturnThe device has built-in Wi-Fi to facilitate connection to your smartphone or mobile device, which provides a wireless range of up to 165' depending on conditions. parrot ar drone prezzo

You can use a joystick on your mobile device touchscreen or you can simply tilt and turn your mobile device to control the quadcopter. The camera footage can be streamed directly to your mobile device using Wi-Fi for low resolution recording, can be recorded in full quality by inserting a USB flash drive or the Parrot Flight Recorder directly into the AR.parrot ar drone 2 indoor hullDrone for onboard, in-flight recording. parrot drone 2 reichweiteDrone 2.0's other notable features include an autopilot system, access to the AR.Drone Academy, multiple sensors for smooth flying and stability in the air, an onboard 1 GHz ARM Cortex A8 CPU running Linux, and support for acrobatic maneuvers including flips and barrel rolls. Drone 2.0 is also compatible with other apps including Director Mode, AR.Rescue 2 and Astro Drone. Note: Please address all technical issues directly to Parrot.

Contact technical support by phone at 877-9Parrot (877-972-7768). Indoor Hull (with Guard Rings) Outdoor Hull (without Guard Rings) LiPo Battery for AR.Drone 2.0 Quadcopter (11.1 V, 1000 mAh) Limited 1-Year Warranty Honored by Parrot; Please Address all Technical Issues Directly to Parrot 92° (diagonal) wide angle HD 1280 x 720p (30 fps) Via Wi-Fi to mobile device USB thumb drive or Flight Recorder Low latency streaming via Wi-Fi to mobile device Processor: ARM Cortex A8 (32-bit) Clock Speed: 1 GHz GPU: 800MHz DSP (TMS320DMC64x) RAM: 1 Gb DDR2 RAM Memory Clock: 200 MHz 3-axis accelerometer (± 50 mg precision) 3-axis gyroscope (2000°/second precision) Pressure sensor (± 10 Pa precision / 31.5" (80 cm) at sea level) 3-axis magnetometer (6° precision) Ultrasound ground altitude measurement sensors (effective up to 19.7' (6 m) above the ground) Dynamic wind estimation sensor 3D compass 60 fps vertical QVGA camera USB 2.0 -- for Flight Recorder, USB thumb drive, and software updates