Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Ready for takeoff: reservations in March, launched in May

The Parrot AR.Drone is truly a success story, just about anyone can now recognize its forms at a glance. But his time has passed, and is ready to be replaced by its successor: the AR. Drone 2.0.

It is a general upgrade to what is now a real legend. Like the current model will be controlled wirelessly from your smartphone or tablet, but this time it will mount a camera shooting 720p for even more breathtaking.

The small quadricopter transmits real-time video taken from his front camera, allowing you to fly it remotely from the screen of our smart-something. Needless to say that the presence of a resolution of 1280 × 720 changes a lot of experience, especially if we consider that the board software is now able to recognize specific shapes and colors and can therefore be exploited much better for video games and reality aumentata.L 'AR.Drone 2.0 now has a 3D magnetometer knows the precise orientation with respect to your smartphone. The software automatically moves the bow of the quadricopter to follow the bridge. This mode can be deactivated by experienced drivers, however, they do not need assistance.

We have two other little novelties on board: a USB port near the battery compartment to record images and video directly on a stick, and a function of driving reminiscent StarFox: the barrel roll, or "flip". Do not even need to be experienced pilots and just double-tap the appropriate button on the dashboard control.

The AR. Drone 2.0 will be booked in March and will be distributed in May in the United States, at a price of $ 300. Shortly thereafter should cross the ocean and land here in Europe.