Press Release
Las Vegas, 9 January 2012
At CES Las Vegas 2012, Parrot, a global leader in wireless devices for mobile phones , reveals the AR.Drone 2.0, the new generation of its renowned high-tech quadricopter that can be controlled by Wi-Fi using a smartphone or tablet1.
With a new high-definition camera, video recording, flight data sharing, new piloting mode, increased stability and brand-new look, the AR.Drone 2.0 offers an experience like no other!
A flying HD camera
While in flight, the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0's
front camera transmits real-time what the quadricopter
sees onto the pilot's device screen.
For the first time the AR.Drone 2.0 camera, with
a 1280x720 resolution, shows a view from the
sky in high definition with smooth and unbelievable
images.
The pilot enjoys an experience like never before, as if he
was on board. For gaming purposes, this camera also can
recognize specific shapes and colors to show
augmented-reality elements on the smartphone's screen.
Thanks to the new AR.FreeFlight 2.0 piloting
application, players can record their own HD
videos and watch them or share them with the AR.Drone
community.
Additionally, with the "travelling" feature, the
pilot can film HD video sequences like a professional! Simply
select the direction of travel (forward, back, sideways) and
the duration, and the AR.Drone 2.0 does the
rest.
1 List of compatible smartphones and touchscreen tablets available at www.parrot.com
AR.FreeFlight 2.0, a new piloting and sharing platform
In addition to flying the AR.Drone, new application
AR.FreeFlight 2.0 - available to download for
free from the AppStoreSM and
AndroidTM Market - offers players a new
interface and several options.