The AR Drone 2.0 Elite Edition is Controlled by a Smartphone
Vasiliki Marapas — January 28, 2015 — Life-Stages
References: ardrone2.parrot & linux.about
The AR Drone 2.0 Elite Edition by Parrot is a Linux-powered helicopter drone that signals a shift in the tide of the toy industry towards virtual and augmented reality products.
The helicopter drone, which can be controlled through an iPhone or WiFi signals, flies at a speed of up to 12 MPH both indoors and outdoors. The drone can sustain these speeds for a period of about 12 minutes of continuous flying before the battery requires a 90-minute charge. The controlling devices can also create multi-player games with the drones.
The AR Drone is equipped with two on-board cameras which can communicate with the device that's controlling it, sending images of the flight. The cameras have the dual function of measuring speed and distance to other objects, ensuring that the flight is both smooth and stable.
The helicopter drone, which can be controlled through an iPhone or WiFi signals, flies at a speed of up to 12 MPH both indoors and outdoors. The drone can sustain these speeds for a period of about 12 minutes of continuous flying before the battery requires a 90-minute charge. The controlling devices can also create multi-player games with the drones.
The AR Drone is equipped with two on-board cameras which can communicate with the device that's controlling it, sending images of the flight. The cameras have the dual function of measuring speed and distance to other objects, ensuring that the flight is both smooth and stable.
Trend Themes
1. Virtual Reality Toys - The AR Drone 2.0 Elite Edition highlights the growing trend of virtual and augmented reality products in the toy industry.
2. Smartphone-controlled Drones - The ability to control the AR Drone 2.0 Elite Edition through a smartphone showcases the trend of smartphone-controlled drones.
3. Enhanced Camera Technology - The dual cameras on the AR Drone 2.0 Elite Edition demonstrate the trend of advanced camera technology integration in drone devices.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Industry - The AR Drone 2.0 Elite Edition's shift towards virtual and augmented reality products suggests a disruptive innovation opportunity for toy manufacturers.
2. Consumer Electronics Industry - The rise of smartphone-controlled drones like the AR Drone 2.0 Elite Edition presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the consumer electronics industry.
3. Camera Technology Industry - The integration of advanced camera technology in drone devices, as seen in the AR Drone 2.0 Elite Edition, presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for camera technology companies.
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