Parrot has introduced us some nice remote-controlled flying tech up to now, and it seems like the corporate is now bringing us its subsequent wave of drone expertise. Simply yesterday, Parrot took the wraps off 13 new cheap minidrones that can be capable to journey on land, by means of the air, and on the water. The drones, which gained’t value greater than €200 (~$225 US), will likely be formally launched by the corporate in France on Thursday, July 2nd. Nonetheless, the corporate already revealed the main points on its web site, so let’s take a fast have a look at the brand new merchandise.
First up is the Airborne mannequin, which will likely be out there in two completely different variants – the Cargo (€99/~$111 US) and the Night time (€129/~$145 US). Each fashions weigh a mere 58 grams and have a 3-axis accelerometer and gyroscope. There’s additionally a digital camera that allows you to take VGA photographs whereas within the air, however sadly video isn’t supported. The drone can attain speeds as much as 11mph and provide up round 9 minutes of flight time on a single cost. The Night time variant options LED lights that allow you to fly round at midnight, and the Cargo mannequin allows you to transport small objects from one place to a different. Try the video connected under for more information.
Subsequent up is the Hydrofoil, which is the corporate’s first drone able to touring on the water. It’s truly a hybrid that makes use of the Airborne to energy it, but it surely’s nonetheless an attention-grabbing addition to the corporate’s lineup, nonetheless. This one prices €169 (~$190 US) and is a hybrid boat/UAV mannequin that attaches to an Airborne drone to maneuver throughout the water. This one can solely final about 7 minutes on a cost, and might journey about 6mph by means of calm waters. It truly seems fairly attention-grabbing. Try the video under to see it in motion.
Final up we now have the brand new line of Leaping drones, that additionally are available two fashions – the Night time (€199/~$224 US) that options LED lights to see at midnight, and the Race Drone (€199/~$224 US) that may journey as much as 8mph, in comparison with the Night time drone’s 5.3mph. These are two-wheeled remote-controlled drones that may truly leap as much as 32 inches in peak or size. You may also broadcast your voice utilizing the drone’s built-in microphone and speaker.
All of those drones listed above may be managed utilizing Parrot’s FreeFlight 3 telephone and pill app. Parrot hasn’t revealed precisely when the drones will make their approach to the USA, however we’ll possible discover out extra data as soon as July 2nd rolls round.
