Who doesn't get a kick out of a video streaming Wifi controlled flying toy? A friend of mine recently picked one of these Parrot AR. Drones up and I had the chance to fly it around. It's really tons of fun! Kids can easily learn to fly these things. The Parrot AR Drone is a remote controlled Quadricopter that streams real time video to it's controller so you can see where you're flying. The Wifi controller can be an iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad (the iPad is really cool with it's large screen). It's easy to sync up once you've downloaded the Free remote application from the Apps Store. First turn on the AR Drone, and then turn on the Wifi on your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad. Connect to the AR Drone (it will appear as a WiFi hotspot). Once you've connected, go and launch the application and it will connect. Very simple and fast. The AR Drone Quadricopter is super stable and will automatically level itself out and stays in one place if the unit loses connection to the remote, or if you remove your hands from the controller.

If you lose connection, just walk closer and then you'll be back in control. If the unit is too high and loses connection, it will return itself to a manageable height so you can walk over and get back in control. I believe it can scan the floor somehow to see what's below so it doesn't just fly off into space. Flying outdoors with Training Foam Cage Since the unit can level out and maintain a stable position, you can easily rotate turns in 360 degrees. The video stream is super fast, and as real time as can be. The video streams in amazing quality and very clear even in low light. The item comes with two different bodies. One is a foam cage that protects the units from rookie pilots. I'm sorry to admit, I crashed my friends unit into walls and it took a dive from 20 ft. several times. The drop was no problem with the foam cage, it's designed to protect the unit for training. If you should need some replacement parts, practically every piece of the Drone is for sale and looks to be easily replaceable too.

This thing really takes a beating for sure. Once you're pretty good, you can swap out the foam cage for a more streamlined aerodynamic body. I think a few flights is all it takes to get the hang of it. Simple Body without Training Foam Cage There are other applications in the Apple Apps Store in which you can control the unit and record the video stream that will be saved to your iPhone, iPod, or iPad. You can choose to use the accelerometer to maneuver the Drone by leaning left or right, forward and back. parrot ar drone led rougeSince it's a quadricopter it can move in any direction without having to turn around, but you'd want to turn the unit mainly for the video camera to point in the direction you're flying. parrot ar drone enduranceCheck out the video above which gives you an idea on how to fly it with a remote. parrot ar drone kuwait

These AR Drones can be found here: Parrot AR Drone Wifi Remote Controlled QuadricopterDrone 2.0 official site - Fly with iPhone and iPad, Record videos in HD, Share on YouTube - title AR. - Parrot Wi-Fi quadricopter. Augmented Reality games on iPhone, iPod touch and iPad & Android Designed for Aerial Photo and Video Capture 4K/1080p120 Video + 12MP Photos 3-Axis Gimbal Stabilizes Camera ST-10+ Ground Station / Transmitter 5.5" Touchscreen to View/Operate Camera OSD Overlay of Flight Telemetry Databuy microdrone md4-1000 Smart and Aerial Photography Modesar drone motor stiff Follow Me and Tracking Modesparrot ar drone windows sdk Included Battery Lasts up to 30 Minutes This is the Ready-to-Fly (RTF) version of the Chroma Camera Drone from Blade, which includes the ST-10+ transmitter/personal ground station combination.

The ST-10+ enables control of the aircraft, monitoring of a live video feed, and can display telemetry data. It is powered by an embedded Android mobile device with 5.5" screen. A 400-sized X-configuration quad, the Chroma is design to appeal to a range of users, form hobby fliers to shooters looking to capture aerial angles. To this end, it incorporates the CGO3-GB, a 3-axis gimbal-stabilized able to capture 4K video, 1080p video at up to 120 fps, and shoots photos at 12 megapixels. A GPS-based flight control system - the brains that control the aircraft - enables varying degrees of autopilot redundancy, with options to accommodate pilots of every skill level. This feature is centered around Blade's SAFE technology, which includes Smart, AP (Aerial Photography), Follow Me, and Tracking modes. Additional safety features include Return Home, which brings the aircraft back to the pilot at the press of a button, as well as adjustable flight boundaries to ensure the quadcopter stays within a specified range.

Also included in the bundle is a 5400mAh "cartridge -style" flight battery lasting up to 30 minutes along with a battery charger as well as an 8GB memory card for the camera. ST-10+ Ground Station for Chroma Quadcopter 5400 mAh 3S Flight Battery 8GB Class 10 microSD Card 2.4 GHz (control link) Up to 1970' / 600 m line-of-sight Model: ST-10+ Personal Ground Station Frequency: Control Channels: 2.4 GHz Video Receiver: 5.8 GHz Channels: 10 Flight Modes: Smart, Angle, Home Modes Operating System: Android Display: Size: 5.5" Interface: Capacitive multi-touch OSD: Flight systems telemetry data can be viewed on-screen Feedback: Tactile (vibrating) and audible feedback Model: CGO3-GB Focus :Fixed ResolutionVideo: 4K; 1080p at 120, 60, 50 or 48 fps Resolution Photo: 12 MP White Balance: Automatic Audio: Audio recording via integrated microphone (turn on/off with app) File Formats Photo: JPEG, DNG RAW Recording Media: microSDHC/XC Class 10: 4 to 128 GB Gimbal Control Angle Accuracy: ±0.02° Video Transmitter Frequency: 5.8 GHz Transmit Power: 500 mA (average) to 600 mA (peak) at 12 V (7.2 W maximum) Range