If you're a fan of Drones, Quadcopters and any other remote control toy then this Parrot AR Drone 2.0 GPS Edition hits a new level in the remote control toys world! Now with a GPS Flight Recorder, the AR.Drone 2.0 became the world's first flying toy with on-board GPS.
This innovative accessory improves the stability and facilities of the drone, records more than 350 flight settings and is actually the black box of the AR.Drone 2.0. It allows you to keep track of the Drones position, record videos review your flights modelled in 3D on the AR.Drone Academy map. The Flight recorder incorporates a 4GB built-in flash memory to store more than 2 hours of HD video plus flight data, with an easy plug and play USB connection. Select your destination on the AR.Drone Academy map, and make the AR.Drone 2.0 return to its take-off point automatically.
Easily controlled by Wi-Fi using a Smartphone or Tablet, the latest Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 GPS Edition also offers a camouflaged design complete with a distinctive desert sand style indoor and outdoor hull, plus one pair of black propellers and another customised pair of propellers to compliment the colour scheme. The exclusive GPS Edition packaging includes a GPS Flight Recorder, plus one 1000mAh lithium polymer battery to provide up to twelve minutes of flying time, and a convenient mains charger with international adaptors.
The AR.Drone 2.0 is equipped with a high definition 720p front camera that will let the pilot view exactly what the AR.Drone 2.0 sees, just as if they were in the pilot seat. Download the free AR.FreeFlight 2.0 application (available on the App Store and the Android Market) and take control of the AR.Drone 2.0 in just seconds. The user-friendly control interface will appear over the video feedback streamed straight from the AR.Drone 2.0 with no latency, thanks to its self-generated Wi-Fi network. The automatic stabilisation system of the AR.Drone 2.0 will ensure an image of high quality indoors, or outdoors even in light wind conditions. Whether using a Smartphone or a Tablet, the pilot will see a clear view of the Drones journey.
When recording your journey using the FreeFlight App, simply press the record button to start and end the recording, and use the dedicated photo/video section of the application to watch what you’ve shot immediately after you have landed.No cables, SD card or PC required. Everything has already been pre-programmed in your Smartphone/Tablet, so that can watch your performance instantly.
For users wishing to shoot longer videos, without using their Smartphone/Tablet memory, a USB plug is located inside the AR.Drone 2.0 for easy USB recording. Shoot as much footage as you want, and share easily on YouTube or Picasa when finished, thanks to the embedded options of the application.
The Drone 2.0 Elite Edition features an exciting piloting mode, meaning that the flyer has complete control with ease, making it easier for even beginners to enjoy. Thanks to its embedded sensors and navigation system, any movement not made by the pilot will be automatically corrected by the Drone in order to maintain a stable position when in the air when you're not controlling it. For example when flying in windy conditions, the Drone wont move an inch until you instruct it!
Perform amazing flips at a press of a button! A unique acrobatic move specifically designed for the AR.Drone 2.0. Whether forward or backward flip, or barrel roll as you are flying, you will be sure to impress friends with your flying skills. The embedded navigation system of the AR.Drone 2.0 will automatically recover the flip, enabling any new pilot to enjoy this move!.
Box Includes
1 x Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 GPS Edition Quadricopter supplied ready-to-fly
1 x GPS Edition Camouflaged Indoor Hull (Sand)
1 x GPS Edition Camouflaged Outdoor Hull (Sand)
1 x 1,000mAh Rechargeable Lithium Polymer Flight Battery
1 x Pair of Propellers in Camouflage colour (Sand)
1 x Pair of Propellers in Camouflage colour (Black)
1 x Mains Charger with International Adaptors
1 x Multilingual European Instruction Manual
1 x Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 GPS Flight Recorder
Compatible Smartphone or Tablet required for operation (Not included).
See the Parrot website for current compatibility.
WARRANTY: A 12 month Parrot manufacturer’s warranty provides cover for defective parts and workmanship, subject to proof of purchase, but clearly does not include damage in use. A full range of replacement parts are available separately. Parrot Technical Support can offer advice, or assistance following a serious crash. Complete an online submission on: http://www.parrot.com/uk/support/hotline
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