Game Boy Classic turned into a drone controller The Internet is filled with Game Boy hacks, from boards turned into GameBoy clones to GameBoys themselves modded to do things that couldn’t even be imagined decades ago. And yet there is no shortage of new cool things people do with the venerable gaming handheld. Take for example, this project undertaken by Gautier Hattenberger, who turned the classic version of the Game Boy into a controller for a Parrot AR Drone 2. Perhaps best of all, it doesn’t actually require gutting the now rare and expensive gaming device to do so. Parrot’s Bebop Drone finally takes to the skies It's been a while since we've seen a brand new major product from personal drone pioneer Parrot, but today it is coming out with a big splash. Though it has three new products (OK, maybe two and a half) debuting today, the star of the show is, of course, the new Bebop drone that is smarter, better, but not bigger than its predecessor. There's also the Skycontroller that not only gives you a more direct feel for controlling the drone but also lets you see it from a first person perspective.

Parrot Bebop Drone vs AR.Drone 2: What’s Changed? Parrot's hanger of drones is getting bigger, with the new Bebop Drone joining rather than replacing the AR.The new model flies further, promises to shoot better quality video, and has a smarter autopilot on-board, but it's also going to cost more than the AR.parrot ar drone mexico dfDrone 2 it will sit alongside on store shelves. parrot ar drone dogfightSo, will it be worth the upgrade?parrot ar 300 drone Parrot Bebop Drone hands-on: Oculus Rift’s eye-in-the-sky Parrot is taking to the skies again with the Parrot Bebop Drone, focusing on high-definition video recording with no moving camera parts, unlike rivals like the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+. Building on Parrot's two generations of AR.

Drone, the new quadricopter is smaller, smarter, and more maneuverable than the drones that came before it; we grabbed some time at the controls - including using Oculus Rift integration to make you feel like you're riding along - to find out more. SkyJack, based on Raspberry Pi, is a drone that hijacks other drones The world is ever changing, and in the next half a decade or so, we could find ourselves living in a science fiction-esque world where our goods are delivered by drones -- except when hijacked by other drones. Such seems to be the idea behind the SkyJack, a drone constructed from a Parrot AR.Drone 2 and a Raspberry Pi board, among other things, that can function autonomously and create sky-bound zombies.Drone 2.0 and Zik hit Windows 8 and Windows Phone soon This week the folks at Parrot have announced that they're working with Microsoft closely to release not only apps and connections between Windows Phone and their Parrot.AR Drone 2.0 and Zik, but Windows 8 as well.

This means that you'll be able to work closely with the Zik headphones and pilot this beastly drone from your Windows 8 desktop or tablet as well as Windows Phone 8 devices in the very near future.Drone 2.0 Elite Edition appears in sand, snow, and jungle colorsDrone 2.0 has been on the scene essentially dominating the press for its unique segment - smartphone-controlled drones - for some time, but until now only in a couple of color combinations. Here in the Fall of 2013, the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 suits up for hunting season. Three different color combinations are set to be available soon in an "Elite Edition" of the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 from the folks at Parrot include Sand, Snow, and Jungle.Drone 2.0 becomes first UAV to cross Bosphorus Strait It's not often that you hear about a device - what's essentially a high-powered toy - breaking records flying across international waters. That's what's happened this week, though, as Parrot engineers have successfully programmed their AR.

Drone 2.0 to fly across the Bosphorus Straight in Turkey - that's more than a kilometer - with a single battery. This device was recently given a bit of a reboot with the release of a new "High Density Battery", so as you can guess, that's exactly what this unit was deployed with.Drone 2.0 “Power Edition” brings on colorful customization While it might seem a little absurd to fly the mobile device-friendly AR.Drone 2.0 with more propellers then it already has - have no fear - the "Power Edition" of the device delivers said extras as replacements for customization only. This reboot of the rather popular AR.Drone 2.0 works with the same base device as the original, delivering with it a "Piano Black" indoor hull and outdoor hull. The propeller additions come in three sets: blazing red, fiery orange, and cool blue.Drone 2.0 High Density Battery: fly higher longer This week the folks at Parrot have revealed several additions to the AR.Drone 2.0 ecosystem, not least of these being a new High Density Battery.

While the current iteration of the Parrot AR.Drone's in-box battery does offer quite a bit of flight time, there's always room for more action - and longer-lasting action, at that: a non-stop 18 minute flight is in store with this slightly more orange-looking Lithium-Polymer battery pack.Drone 2.0 GPS Flight recorder hands-on Parrot is showing off some new features of their newer AR.Drone 2.0 remote-controlled quadricopter here at CES, and one of the new products they have on tap is a GPS "flight recorder" that video-records all your flights, and the accompanying iPad app lets you make edits to the video, like color adjustments and stability improvements. Parrot AR. Drone Now on Android, New Games Available iPhone and iPad users have had fun piloting the Parrot AR. Drone for a while now, leaving Android users feeling left out of the fun. But the Droid community can join in the fun starting next month. There are also some new games available for the iOS platform.OFFICIAL US PRESS RELEASE FOR PARROT ARDRONE LAUNCH

Parrot Unveils Augmented Reality Gaming Experience for iPhone(TM) and iPod touch(R) at 2010 Consumer Electronics Show Parrot AR.Drone allows video games to become reality. LAS VEGAS, Jan 05, 2010 — Parrot, global leader in wireless peripherals for mobile phones, today reveals an augmented reality gaming experience for use with the iPhone(TM) and iPod touch(R). The intuitive Parrot AR.Drone, a quadricopter piloted with an iPhone or iPod touch, allows adults or kids to fly in a real-world environment while simultaneously playing a video game from the device’s screen.Drone combines the best of today’s wireless, video and gaming technologies to allow real-world objects and conditions, like a tree or wind, to become a part of the video gaming experience. Drone received a 2010 CES Innovations award for Electronic Gaming Hardware and will be demonstrated live throughout the week at the 2010 Consumers Electronics Show. To see the AR. Parrot has been building innovative wireless technologies for vehicles, home and beyond for more than 15 years.

Drone project brings Parrot’s expertise in wireless technology to the gaming community.Drone: create dreams “At Parrot, we have been developing wireless concepts for video games for 4 years. Our first project was a Bluetooth race car. We’ve developed it, but I was not satisfied. A video game should contain a part of a dream that I missed with the Bluetooth car,” explains Henri Seydoux, founder and CEO of Parrot. So I started the idea of the AR.With video cameras and a powerful computer, we have developed a very stable drone that is easy to control and flies like a dragonfly.” Drone: a cutting-edge video quadricopter Parrot AR.Drone is a quadricopter that consists of a central cockpit surrounded by four propellers, each driven by an engine. It offers amazing possibilities for piloting, excellent maneuverability and extraordinary stability. The heart of AR.Drone contains all electronic components and two cameras: The first camera, located underneath, connects to an Inertial Measurement Unit, which allows the AR.

Drone to measure its speed and perform flawless stationary flight. Parrot Smart Piloting (PSP) technology compensates for wind and other environmental conditions during outside flights. For the first time, these technologies, used primarily for professional and military applications, have been adapted to the gaming universe. The second camera, at the front, broadcasts and streams to the iPhone(TM) or iPod touch(R) screen, what the AR.Drone sees, as if you were sitting in the cockpit. This allows for the augmented reality gaming experience.Drone generates its own Wi-Fi network that simply connects to an iPhone(TM) or iPod touch(R) and turns it into a true piloting station. An unseen mix of captors (wide angle camera and high speed camera, MEMS (Micro Electro Mechanicals Systems), 3 axes accelerometer, 3 axes gyro, ultrasound sensor) associated with a powerful computer make the piloting easy and accessible even for the youngest or non-technologically savvy. Thanks to the accelerometer of the iPhone(TM) or iPod touch(R) that detects user’s movements, the AR.

Drone is very easy to pilot by leaning the iPhone(TM) forward to move forward or sidewise to corner or change direction. On the touch pad of the iPhone(TM), command buttons also indicate some actions such as rise, down, rotate, move back, move forward. Drone obey to each movement of his hands is an extraordinary experience for the player.Drone: experience gaming indoors and outdoors Parrot AR. For a flight inside, a hull surrounds the propellers and protects the AR.Drone if it hits an obstacle. For the outside, a shaped hull reduces the area to the wind for a better maneuverability. Each flight with the AR.Drone will always be a new experience. Outside, players will have to take into account the changing elements of the real environment, like the wind, the sunshine, the shading areas or any other obstacles.Drone offers unprecedented multi-player possibilities. Thanks to augmented reality, it is possible to recreate an aerial fight between two drones. The worlds of video gaming and radio controlled devices collaborate for the first time evolving simultaneously in both environments.

Drone: an open environment for gaming developers The Parrot AR.Drone is built on an open platform, accessible to game developers. Developers who are interested in creating games for the Parrot AR.A Software Development Kit (SDK), including a prototype of the AR.Drone, will be available soon for approved applicants.Drone is today open to video games developers. Drone is scheduled to be available to consumers sometime in 2010. A dedicated website will also enable owners of AR.Drone to be part of the AR.Drone community and to share their videos. /parrot-ar-drone/ardrone_photos/#albums About Parrot Parrot, a global leader in wireless devices for mobile phones, stands on the cutting edge of innovation. The company was founded in 1994 by Henri Seydoux as part of his determination to drive the inevitable breakthrough of mobile phones into everyday life by creating high-quality, user-friendly wireless devices for easy living. Parrot has developed the most extensive range of hands-free systems on the market for cars, motorbikes and scooters, including wireless multimedia products geared towards audiovisual applications.