Brinno BCC200 Construction Camera Bundle Parrot AR Drone 2.0 Sand Elite Edition Sony Alpha A6000 w/16-50mm PZ Lens Compact System Camera Olympus PEN E-PL5 w/14-42mm IIR Lens Silver Compact System Camera It's never been a better time to start learning about yourClick here to start your eLearning course. Have you got your Better Pictures Guarantee and now want to register for your VIP card? Our Stores: Chat to an Expert Find your local store and click the 'Chat to an Expert' tab to book a consultation with one of our experts.A mini-drone that can be piloted using an iPhone promises to revolutionise the video game industry after it was unveiled last week.The flying saucer-like AR.Drone - AR stands for augmented reality - caused a sensation when it received its public debut at a consumer electronics show in Las Vegas.It has been developed by a French firm which plans to capitalise on its capabilities by literally bringing computer games to the streets.

Flying saucer: The AR.Drone is controlled by an iPhone. Developed by a French company, it caused a sensation when it received its public debut at a consumer electronics show in Las Vegas Its creators gave a demonstration near their company's offices on the Canal Saint-Martin in Paris, where the 'quadricopter' perplexed and impressed passers-by on a cold winter afternoon.One of the ten engineers who has spent four years developing the drone tapped a button on his iPhone to lift it off the ground and make it hover near the dark waters of the canal.ar drone 2 labviewThen he tilted the phone forward or sideways to make it manoeuvre around nearby trees and park benches.parrot ar drone psp The machine's four propellers whirred quietly as it moved through the air, its camera streaming live video from two cameras, via Wi-fi, to the pilot's phone.parrot ar drone htc desire

The drone moves at 11 miles per hour, can stay airborne for 15 minutes after a 60-minute battery charge, has a maximum range of 50 metres, and weighs just over 300 grams. It is said to cost just £300.Its automatic flight stabilisation makes it far superior to any other flying toys currently on the market, the company boasts. 'We used very sophisticated technology to develop it - technology that is used in military and commercial drones,' said Henry Seydoux, the founder of Parrot, the company that makes the toy.flight recorder ar drone tutorial Merging the physical world with the virtual world: The AR.pack black ops 2 drone prixDrone's inventors believe their creation will be the future of gamingparrot ar drone 2 accu The AR.drone's creators have much bigger plans for it than just flying it around the streets - video-gaming.

They insist this is their only motivation and that they have no interest in having their machine used for aerial photography, spying or anything else.Back inside their offices, the Parrot team proudly displayed their machine's capacities. Long-time coming: Ten engineers have spent four years developing the drone An engineer sent the drone into the air and as soon as its cameras spotted targets he had set up around the room, these were transformed on the iPhone screen into virtual robots at which he could then fire missiles.Placing a beacon that serves as a target on other drones permits two or more players to engage in aerial combat indoors or outdoors.This is the augmented reality aspect - merging the physical world with the virtual world.'This drone will let kids play games not only on their computers but in the garden, the country, or on the beach,' said Seydoux of Parrot, which employs 450 people and has previously specialised in hands-free wireless systems.'A child can pilot it.

I wanted to make something that is both very easy to use and safe,' he said.The augmented reality gaming his engineers displayed was basic, but they point out the  AR. built on an open platform and the company is inviting outside developers to create games for the device. prospect of augmented reality robot battles is causing much excitement in the gaming world. Gaming websites have been awash with comment sinceDrone hovered over the heads of awed visitors to the Las VegasAugmented reality applications already exist in the fields of medicine, defence, navigation, education, and in gaming. many observers are touting the AR.Drone as heralding the next big thing in the world of video games, which in 2009 was worth more than £30billion worldwide, according to industry figures. gamers will have to be patient. Parrot says only that their drone will go on sale some time this year, and they refuse to confirm the price of £300 that has been bandied about in the press.

This post is the latest in the Drones and Small Unmanned Aerial Systems Special Series,  which profiles interesting information, thoughts and research into using  drones, UAVs or remotely piloted vehicles for journalism and photography, that Kike learns about during his travels. Shopping for a “drone-obsessed” friend or family member? I have decided to think of a general guide to choose a gift that will make happy  anyone interested in cool gadgets, quadcopters and Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. Catch them off guard with gifts that will put a smile on their faces. I recommend you to read my Drones and Small Unmanned Aerial Systems Special Series before buying any aerial platforms. 1. DJI Inspire 1: A complete ready-to-fly system,  the Inspire 1 is complete ready-to-fly system. Carbon fiber arms give you the strength to maneuver in the air and they transform, moving out of the camera’s way at the flick of a switch. With a full 360⁰ unobstructed view, you now have the freedom to capture shots independent of the direction you are flying.

Learn more about the DJI Inspire 1. 2. For the Unfettered Adventurer: DSLRPros Expedition Series P2 Aerial Kit has been specially designed for artists and thrill seekers who refuse to have their creativity limited. The bullet modified motors and ESCs make repairs and replacements easy to perform while on the go. Experience super long range video reception tested up to 1.2 miles with the new DSLRPros video Rx Antenna. The included Travel Backpack comfortably fits all that you need to take your aerial kit to the remote locations you never thought possible. You can also consider buying a DJI Phantom or a DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ Quadcopter if your budget is limited. 3. Automatic Mission Planning: Powered by 3DR’s world famous autopilot, the new 3d Robotics Iris+ Multicopter is a robot that will automatically fly itself where you tell it to go, while keeping a camera dead steady with two-axis gimbal stabilization. Using the free DroidPlanner app, IRIS+ users can plan flights by simply drawing a flight plan on any Android tablet or phone.

4. Fat Shark Predator V2 FPV RTF Headset System Video Goggle GLASS CAMERA: Experience your radio-controlled vehicle from the pilot’s view point. Commonly it is used to pilot an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), an onboard camera, fed wirelessly to video goggles or a video monitor. 5. Jumping Sumo with FPV: The Parrot MiniDrone Jumping Sum jumps over 2.5 feet high and always falls back on its wheels. Its equipped with a wide angle camera that streams live immersive views on the piloting screen. I am sure the Parrot MiniDrone Jumping Sumo will bring lots of fun to your home. 6. Backpack Bag for your Phantom:  With Extremely light weight, this Backpack Bag fits the DJI Phantom 1, DJI Phantom 2 Vision, DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 2 + Gimbal or DJI Phantom FC40, Fits Extra Accessories GoPro Cameras and Laptop. You can also check other backpacks available in the market. 7. Pebble Smartwatch for iPhone and Android: Hands-free aerial camera control is now a reality.

Using a device with a built-in GPS and OTG (on the go) technology and a  DroidPlanner app, the new 3d Robotics Iris+ will follow our Pebble Smartwatch for iPhone and Android (Black). DroidPlanner will work with all these devices. 8. A Tripod for FPV Pilots: The Manfrotto Compact Tripod is perfect to support small monitors for those who enjoy First Person View flying. 9. The Hubsan X4, an Old Time Favorite: Along with the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Quadricopter, this 4 Channel 2.4GHz RC Quadcopter helped me polished my flying skills on my early beginnings. Get a Hubsan X4. 10. Buy a Book: As Maurice Sendak once said, “There’s so much more to a book than just the reading.” Here are some suggestions:Kike Calvo’s Drone Gifts: Inspired by my passion for flying sUAV, I have developed a product collection, that include baseball hats, mugs, mouse pads, key chains, T-Shirts and many other items that will make your loved ones smile. Follow Kike Calvo on Blog,  Facebook, Twitter, Web, Tumblr, LinkedIn or Instagram.

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