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French company Parrot has today revealed details of its AR.Drone 2.0 "quadricopter", a successor to the original AR.Drone 2.0 boasts an improved design, a new control system and a HD camera that records 720p video.• Parrot AR. • See photos of the original Parrot AR.Drone: now flying in AustraliaThe new AR.Drone 2.0 will sell for $349 and will be available through "leading retailers" in Australia including Dick Smith Electronics (DSE) and EB Games. Parrot says the unit will hit the shelves "sometime in June" but did not confirm a specific launch date at the media event today in Sydney.The Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 is a unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that uses Wi-Fi technology to connect to an iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch where it can be controlled. The device is a follow up to the original AR Drone which launched in Australia in late 2010 and was sold through Telstra and FoneZone stores.Parrot claims the AR.Drone 2.0 boasts a number of improvements over the original model, headed by 720p HD video capture.
The on-board camera allows users of the quadricopter to capture both still photos and high definition video, neither which was possible on the original model. Users can also save images or videos on a USB key through a USB port hidden next to the battery.Freeflight app, a free download for iOS devices, allows users of the AR.Drone 2.0 to upload any captured videos directly to YouTube, or still photos to Google's Picasa service. The app features a redesigned interface and a media manager to handle images and video captured with the chopper. Parrot says it expects "hundreds of thousands of videos" from the AR.Drone 2.0 being uploaded and shared across the Internet once the device is launched.A new pressure sensor allows the AR.Drone 2.0 to fly higher than the previous model (up to 6 metres), while Parrot also claims an upgraded 3-axis gyroscope and a new 3D compass makes the product easier to control and fly. The company also claims the use of a more power efficient CPU. "The flying experience of the original AR.
Galou confirmed an Android app is currently in the works and Parrot expects it will be ready in time for the Australian launch in June.The AR.
ar drone 2 marktplaatsDrone 2.0 weighs the same as the original model (420g with indoor hull, 380g with outdoor hull) but Parrot claims the use of carbon fibre tubes, nylon plastic and foam makes for a stronger device overall. "We identified the weak points on the hull and reinforced them to make the product stronger," explained Galou.The AR.Drone 2.0 hasn't seen an increase in battery life: it once again lasts for up to 12 minutes of flying time before needing a 90 minute recharge.Check out a demonstration of the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 at today's media launch, along with Parrot's promotional video for the new chopper below: Join the PC World newsletter!Parrot AR Drone 2.0 Screw Set Set includes main board/nav board, controller and motor screws Live VideoStreaming & recording
CES 2014 Best ofInnovation award Best Tech Award by Mashable Best Droneby The Verge Editor's Choice Awardsby Popular Mechanics Digital Trends Best of CES 2014Award finalist Parrot Jumping Sumo is a responsive bot with a strong personality which rolls, rushes, zig-zags, circles, takes turns at 90°. In a flash, it leaps up to 80 cm in height! Jumping Sumo has 3 control modes: 1. Jumper: Jumps up to 80 cm in height and length, and always lands on its wheels. 2. Kicker: Its spring enables it to push objects in its path! 3. Auto-Balance: Balancing a fashion, as a "Segway". Acrobatic tricks are available from the free app FreeFlight 3. Thanks to its embedded camera, it plunges you into the heart of the MiniDrones action! Its ultra sophisticated technology enables more precise turns than any radio-controlled car. Drive with your fingertips. Jumping Sumo performs half- and u-turns in less than a second with its inertial unit.
Depending on your driving, it expresses his mood with customizable sound animations! As soon as you take it in your hands, LED turn red informing jump is disabled. Up to 80cm | More than 80 cm long 2 piloting experiences with Jumping Sumo adjustable wheels: 1. The wheels open for greater stability in high-speed; 2. Re-tract in "compact" mode to enhance agility and drive through narrow areas. Its embedded technology ensures perfectly straight paths and extreme turns! The world in immersive view Parrot Jumping Sumo is equipped with a wide angle camera that streams live immersive views on the piloting screen. You discover the world at the height of your Jumping Sumo and explore inaccessible areas. FreeFlight 3 free app offers an intuitive control from your smartphone or tablet. It connects through Wi-Fi(r) to your Jumping Sumo that generates its own 2,4 and 5 Ghz network. It is compatible with devices running iOS, Android and Windows Phone.
It is also the application of MiniDrone Rolling Spider.. Choregraph moves for your Jumping Sumo! A ‘road plan’ enables you to program a sequence with acrobatics. When you access the app, the sequence appears amongst the pre-defined tricks of your Jumping Sumo. Connect to Parrot Cloud to share your acrobatics with other MiniDrones pilots. Keep track of all your sessions. Share your photos, videos and data with other Parrot Cloud members and instantly on YouTube and Facebook. Free backup of your data. Free piloting app compatible with smartphones and tablets running on iOS, Android, and Windows Phone. Generates its WiFi(r) (AC) 2.4 or 5 Ghz network. See list of compatible devices. Parrot Jumping Sumo is a responsive rover with strong personality which rolls, rushes, zigzags, circles, takes turns at 90° and which, in a flash, jumps up to 80cm in height and length! Thanks to its embedded camera, it immerses you in the center of the adventure. * also compatible with Rolling Spider