The AR Drone remote-control quadricopter is a groundbreaking device combining the best of many worlds, including modeling, video gaming, and augmented reality. Remote-controlled by your device (see compatibility below) and features a number of sensors, including a front camera, vertical camera, and an ultrasound altimeter. The Parrot AR Drone is the first quadricopter that can be controlled by an iPod touch, iPod touch, iPad, or Android device (OS 2.2 (Froyo) or higher, 3-inches wide minimum, and multi-touch).High-technology Sensors Offer Simple Piloting A mix of captors, wide-angle camera, high-speed camera and MEMS (micro electro mechanical systems), accelerometer, gyro sensors, and ultrasound sensor combine with a powerful on-board computer to make piloting the AR Drone easy. Simply use your device and just tilt and touch to control the AR Drone. Connect and see The Parrot AR Drone generate its own Wi-Fi network to which you connect your device to control. The front camera view is streamed to your piloting device display. Autopilot allows easy takeoff and landing. After takeoff, autopilot stabilizes the AR Drone at an 80-centimeter altitude. When you remove your finger from your device, the autopilot function automatically puts the AR Drone into stationary flight. Lost connection with the AR Drone? Autopilot takes over again and stabilizes the device before attempting a soft and safe landing.
The full hull shield protects the AR Drone from impacts that occur during wild battles against enemies hidden in the rooms of the house. The streamlined colored hull is aerodynamic, allowing greater control outside. High Durability and Easy Repair AR Drone is a quadricopter made of carbon fiber and high-resistance PA66 plastic. All parts can be changed for easy repair. Free Piloting AppPlease download the free AR Freeflight App (iTunes App Store or Android Market) to control the AR Drone.
Can also be used in video games, such as AR FlyingAce, a dogfight between two AR Drones. Augmented Reality Games Not only see what the AR Drone sees with the front-mounted camera, but enjoy a wide variety of games in augmented reality. Shoot enemies or other drones.
Compatibility
Apple iOS devices: iPod touch, iPhone, and iPad Android OS devices: Optimized for: Samsung Galaxy S, Samsung Galaxy S II, Motorola Xoom, HTC Desire; Also compatible with: HTC Desire HD, HTC Sensation, LG Optimus 2x, and Sony Ericsson Xperia Play
- Battery Fly time
12 minutes3-cell lithium polymer battery Capacity: 1000 mAhCharge time: 90 minutes
- Motors
4 x 15 W electric brushless motors (3,500 rpm) Construction High-efficiency propellers Carbon tube structure
-Cameras
Front camera VGA (640 x 480) CMOS camera 93-degree wide-angle lens15 fps video Vertical cameraQCIF (176 x 144) High-speed camera (CMOS) 64-degree diagonal lens 60 fps video Horizontal stabilization Altimeter Ultrasound-based Range: 6 mEmission frequency: 40 kHz Vertical stabilization Internal guidance systemMEMS (micro electro mechanical system) 3-axis accelerometer2-axis gyroscope1-axis yaw precision gyroscope Embedded computer ARM9 RISC 32-bit 468 MHz128 MB DDR RAMWi-Fi b/g Linux OSUSB socket
