The new Parrot AR drone is a remote controlled plane which can be flown using an iPhone iPod or an iPad, basically the original design was created for apple products only, other platform updates will be available for other gadget and users in the near future.
The concept of an AR drone is more like a UFO concept, it has four fans and is very stable to a point that it can actually hover in its place with no problems, and if the Wifi signal is lost a preset can be set to land the plane safely or even fly back to the initial place that it started from.
The AR drone can be flown with two settings, with a normal joystick looking user interface or even by simply using the accelerometer which works very much like the gyroscope.
There are many points that make the AR drone unique and special:
1) Uses Wifi to connect and fly - quite a long range
2) Augmented reality technology applications are designed to have wars against other opponents, so multiple AR drones with different set of markers fit on each to make the application work
3) Outdoor and Indoor flights
inside: a full protection cover to avoid accidents or any damages on the fans
outside: a streamlined body for better aerodynamics and maneuverability
4) Live Video feedback
this gives the user the feature to get inside the cockpit of the AR drone, there are two cameras installed in the plane, one at the front and one down bellow. i think it is the best gadget so Spy on people :P
(PICTURES / VIDEOS)
These are the parts that need to be assembled before flying
This is the Camera mounted at the front of the Drone
This is the User Interface - to fly and shoot the enemy using AR
This is the Camera mounted at the front of the Drone
This is the User Interface - to fly and shoot the enemy using AR
This video is the Battle between two AR drones inside the aircraft shelter
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