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Parrot AR.Drone iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad Controlled Quadricopter (Blue)
The AR.Drone remote-control quadricopter is a groundbreaking device
combining the best of many worlds, including modeling, video gaming, and
augmented reality. The AR.Drone is remote-
AR.Drone Detailscontrolled by an iPhone and features a number of
sensors, including a front camera, vertical camera, and an ultrasound
altimeter. The AR.Drone can also be used in video games, such as
AR.FlyingAce, a dogfight between two AR.Drones.
A groundbreaking device combining the best of many worlds, including
modeling, video gaming, and augmented reality. Click to enlarge.
The First Quadricopter Controlled by iPhone/iPod touch/iPad
Control with Your Apple Device
Thanks to its on-board Wi-Fi system, you can control the Parrot AR.Drone using an iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad.
The Parrot AR.Drone
The AR.Drone is the first quadricopter that can be controlled by an iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad.
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 iPhone or iPod touch, and just tilt and
touch to control the AR.Drone.
Connect and See
The Parrot AR.Drone generates its own Wi-Fi network to which you connect
your iPod touch or iPhone to control. The front camera view is streamed
to your piloting device display.
Autopilot
The AR.Drone autopilot allows easy takeoff and landing. After takeoff,
autopilot stabilizes the AR.Drone at an 80-centimeter altitude. When you
remove your finger from the iPhone/iPod touch, 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.
Indoor and Outdoor Hulls Included
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 App on iTunes
Please download AR.Freeflight in the App Store to control the AR.Drone. iTunes account needed.
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. AR.Games will be
sold in the iTunes App Store. Choose from a selection of single-player
and multiplayer games, using the AR.Drone's camera and the augmented
reality applications. Shoot enemies or other drones.
Specification:
Battery
* Fly time: 12 minutes
* 3-cell lithium polymer battery
* Capacity: 1000 mAh
* Charge time: 90 minutes
Motors
* 4 x 15 W electric brushless motors (3,500 rpm)
Construction
* High-efficiency propellers
* Carbon tube structure
Front camera
* VGA (640 x 480) CMOS camera
* 93-degree wide-angle lens
* 15 fps video
Vertical camera
* QCIF (176 x 144) High-speed camera (CMOS)
* 64-degree diagonal lens
* 60 fps video
* Horizontal stabilization
Altimeter
* Ultrasound-based
* Range: 6 m
* Emission frequency: 40 kHz
* Vertical stabilization
Internal guidance system
* MEMS (micro electro mechanical system)
* 3-axis accelerometer
* 2-axis gyroscope
* 1-axis yaw precision gyroscope
Embedded computer
* ARM9 RISC 32-bit 468 MHz
* 128 MB DDR RAM
* Wi-Fi b/g
* Linux OS
* USB socket
Dimensions
* Size: 28 x 28 inches with hull; 29 x 11 inches without
* Weight: 13.4 ounces
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