Parrot has introduced us some nice remote-controlled flying tech prior to now, and it appears to be like like the corporate is now bringing us its subsequent wave of drone know-how. 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), will probably be formally launched by the corporate in France on Thursday, July 2nd. Nonetheless, the corporate already revealed the small print 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 probably be obtainable in two completely different variants – the Cargo (€99/~$111 US) and the Evening (€129/~$145 US). Each fashions weigh a mere 58 grams and have a 3-axis accelerometer and gyroscope. There’s additionally a digicam 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 Evening variant options LED lights that allow you to fly round at midnight, and the Cargo mannequin enables you to transport small objects from one place to a different. Take a look at 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, however it’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 may journey about 6mph via calm waters. It truly appears to be like fairly attention-grabbing. Take a look at the video under to see it in motion.
Final up we have now the brand new line of Leaping drones, that additionally are available two fashions – the Evening (€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 Evening drone’s 5.3mph. These are two-wheeled remote-controlled drones that may truly bounce as much as 32 inches in peak or size.  You too can 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 cellphone and pill app. Parrot hasn’t revealed precisely when the drones will make their approach to america, however we’ll probably discover out extra data as soon as July 2nd rolls round.
