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Parrot unveiled new drones at CES, MiniDrone and Parrot Jumping Sumo, both of which are controlled from a smartphone or tablet with an accompanying iOS/Android app. The MiniDrone is a small quad-copter that can be attached to a wheeled carriage. Controlled via Bluetooth (rather than Wi-Fi), it comes with an ultrasonic sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope and…
Parrot has a ton of news to share at this year’s CES. The company’s AR.Drone 2.0 quadricopter got new functionalities and accessories, including the GPS Flight Recorder that allows users to record the 10 most important flight parameters, like airliners. In addition, the Drone 2.0 also got the “Director Mode” used for aerial shooting, its…
Parrot released a new Bluetooth accessory for drivers – MINIKIT Neo, which not only allows you to make and take handsfree phone calls, but also to send emails and text messages, all while keeping your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road. Available in September for $99, the new device attaches to…
Parrot released a firmware update for its Android-powered car receiver ASTEROID. Software version 1.5 brings a number of new features, including: Ability to connect to steering wheel commands via the Parrot UNIKA interface, which sings along the majority of vehicles available on the market. The system allows drivers to access many of the ASTEROID features…
One expensive tech toy you may have heard of is Parrot’s AR Drone and the company gave us a demo of the newest iteration of the flying machine at CES last week. While it may remain an expensive tech toy or some time, there’s no denying just how cool the device is. Sporting its own…
As expect, Parrot used the CES to unveil the AR Drone 2.0 that comes with a brand new design and reinforced body, as well as several new features. The main new thing is improved 720p HD camera, which creates much better clips. Moreover, there are a number of new sensors, including a 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis…
Judging from the image above French Parrot will unveil a new AR.Drone at the CES. The tagline “AR.Drone2.0 Fly – Record – Share” suggests social element comes built-in, but we’re not sure whether the company will actually release a new quadricopter or simply update the software. We do hope a new model will be announced…
If you a) own an Android smartphone or tablet; and b) was looking at the AR.Drone with a dose of envy – we have good news for you. Yep, now you can control the popular quadricopter from your Android device just as well iOS users could (and those with Symbian smartphones, though unofficially), relying on…
Last year it was the iPhone-controlled quadricopter Parrot unveiled at the CES. This time around, the Paris, France-based company is launching Parrot ASTEROID, a new connected car stereo that delivers an unparalleled hands-free user experience for accessing music collections in the car. Parrot worked with Gracenote to add MediaVOCS and Playlist Plus technologies to ASTEROID.…
If you’re one of a lucky few with AR.Drone unit, you’ll be glad to know that now it can used for more than flying around your house (or that’s a mansion). Parrot, the company behind the super-cool product, launched AR.Pursuit, an augmented reality game that is made to add extra fun to your AR.Drone experience.…