The Fighting Walrus Radio allows iOS devices to communicate with unmanned aerial vehicles by radio frequency, instead of Wi-Fi One of the things that many people like about the AR Drone is the fact that the user’s iPad doubles as the quadcopter’s control unit. While using a tablet as a controller does have its advantages, there is one drawback – because the iPad communicates with the drone via Wi-Fi, its range is quite limited. The designers of the Fighting Walrus Radio are attempting to remedy that situation, by allowing newer iPads, iPhones and iPod touches to communicate with unmanned aerial vehicles via longer-range radio frequency.The aluminum-bodied Fighting Walrus Radio attaches to the side of an iOS device, and will be available in both 30-pin and Lightning connector versions. It’s based around a HopeRF HM-TRP Transceiver module, and is able to communicate not only with the AR Drone, but with any UAV utilizing the MAVLink Micro Air Vehicle communication protocol.Its line-of-sight range is one mile (1,609 meters) – quite a bit farther than the AR Drone’s current Wi-Fi range of 165 feet (50 meters).

Using the open-source software, users can steer their aircraft in real time, monitor flight systems, log flight data, and add mapped way-points to the programmed flight path of GPS-enabled UAVs. AR Drone owners can use a modified version of Parrot’s FreeFlight app, although they will lose the feed from the onboard video cameras as the quadcopter moves out of Wi-Fi range.The San Francisco-based designers of the Fighting Walrus are currently raising production funds on Indiegogo, and are working with Apple to ensure that their device meets the company’s requirements. A pledge of US$99 will get you a Walrus of your own, when and if they’re ready to go.More information is available in the pitch video below.GoPro's latest iOS update integrates a new Apple Watch app, as the company reveals its first Karma camera drone.I saw this on Macworld UK and thought you should see it too. Apple Watch wearers now have a GoPro remote control on their wrists. On Thursday, GoPro updated its iOS app to integrate a new app for Apple Watch, turning the Watch into a remote control for the Wi-Fi equipped GoPro cameras.

You can now use the Apple Watch app to start or stop recording, adjust the settings on the GoPro, and tap to add a HiLight (basically a bookmark) to a certain section of video to make it easier to find in the editing room. The new Apple Watch app also acts as a remote viewfinder to frame your shots before recording, and you can add a Complication, or shortcut, on the face of your Watch to hit record and capture those easy-to-miss action shots. GoPro’s Apple Watch app was first demonstrated during Apple’s September event. In addition to Apple Watch integration, the update also brought new features to the iOS app, like scrolling through video to find and save a specific frame as a still image. GoPro’s iOS app can be used to start or stop recording, transfer video files, and adjust the settings. These updates will certainly come in handy when controlling Karma, GoPro’s forthcoming drone. On Thursday, the company revealed the name of its camera quadcopter that will launch sometime in 2016.

Karma will presumably use the iPhone and Apple Watch similarly as a remote control.ar drone helicopter iphone Read next: Which Apple Watch should you buy? | parrot ar drone battery flashing redApple Watch review | cod black ops 2 drone de chasseBest Apple Watch apps | best drone under 100 with hd cameraBest Apple Watch games | parrot ar drone quadricopter cameraApple Watch tips & secretsturbo drone quadcopter help

HOW TO: Install tablet mount on a Phantom 3 Standard remote controllerOverviewMaterials Needed Inspire 1 Tablet Mount (get one from Amazon, eBay, or DJI) 3/8" Threaded Nut Insert (get one from Phantom Help or Amazon) Sheet of notebook paperTools Needed Drill Drill bits (5/64", 11/64", 5/16", 3/8") Pliers Phillips screwdriver PencilStep 1: Remove the mobile phone clipStep 2: Remove screws from the remote controllerNote: Step 3: Open the remote controllerNote:Step 4: Disconnect the remote controller cablesStep 5: Mark the location to drillNote: Step 6: Drill the hole for the threaded nut insertNote: Step 7: Insert and secure the threaded nut insertStep 8: Reattach the remote controller cablesStep 9: Close the remote controllerStep 10: Attach the tablet mount to the remote controller1.  Turn off the Solo and the Controller that you want to pair, along with any other Solos and Controllers nearby. 2.  Power on the Solo and Controller that you want to pair. 3.  Wait 30 seconds for Solo and the Controller to fully boot up.

4.  Identify the Pair button underneath Solo. It’s a small button inside the hole labeled Pair. You’ll need to use a paperclip or small screwdriver, or another similar tool to push it. 5.  Press the Pair button underneath Solo and hold for one second. 6.  When the Controller detects Solo, it will prompt you to accept the pairing request as seen in the screen below. (If the Controller does not detect Solo after thirty seconds, try pressing the Pair button underneath Solo again and repeat as needed.) 7.  Press A, then B and hold both buttons down. Once the Controller vibrates, you can let go. Within 20 seconds, the Controller will show “Solo Paired." Your Solo and Controller are now paired! Still having trouble pairing? Here's a few troubleshooting steps that might help: If you pressed B to cancel, reboot Solo and the Controller and press the Pair button in order to try again. If you pressed the Pair button several times, but still aren't seeing the Detected New Solo screen, then try turning off the Controller and listen for the disconnection sound (click Play button below) from the vehicle.