Parrot has introduced us some nice remote-controlled flying tech prior to now, and it appears 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, via the air, and on the water. The drones, which received’t price greater than €200 (~$225 US), shall be formally launched by the corporate in France on Thursday, July 2nd. Nevertheless, the corporate already revealed the small print on its web site, so let’s take a fast take a look at the brand new merchandise.
First up is the Airborne mannequin, which shall be out there in two totally 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 pictures whereas within the air, however sadly video isn’t supported. The drone can attain speeds as much as 11mph and supply up round 9 minutes of flight time on a single cost. The Night time variant options LED lights that allow you to fly round in the dead of night, and the Cargo mannequin permits you to transport small objects from one place to a different. Take a look at the video hooked up beneath for more information.
Subsequent up is the Hydrofoil, which is the corporate’s first drone able to touring on the water. It’s really a hybrid that makes use of the Airborne to energy it, but it surely’s nonetheless an fascinating 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 may journey about 6mph via calm waters. It really appears fairly fascinating. Take a look at the video beneath to see it in motion.
Final up we’ve the brand new line of Leaping drones, that additionally are available in two fashions – the Night time (€199/~$224 US) that options LED lights to see in the dead of night, 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 really bounce as much as 32 inches in top or size. You may as well 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 US, however we’ll possible discover out extra info as soon as July 2nd rolls round.