Powered back up via the micro USB charger.ĭespite the lack of a 720p HD video camera to stream the action and the shorter flying time, the MiniDrone is still a lot of fun and is surprisingly easy to control. What’s not so impressive is the 7-8 minutes ofīattery life provided by a removable rechargeable battery that is Underneath the lightweight exterior is a 500MHZ processor and 1GB RAM to power the performance when airborne and on the ground.įlight range is up to 160 feet which is not far off what the biggerĭrone is capable of. Once you are up and running, the MiniDrone hovers up and flies around the room thanks to a built-in 3-axis accelerometer accompanied by pressure, ultrasonic and gyro sensors. While the bigger Drone worked over Wi-Fi, navigating the MiniDrone is done via smartphone or tablet app connecting via Bluetooth 4.0 LE with iOS, Android and Windows Phone mobile OS platforms set to be supported. You do get a set of large detachable wheels that clip onto the sides of the MiniDrone letting you drive it around on the floor and even climb walls. Weighing just 50g (70g with wheels), the tinier body comes at an expense, with the HD camera and video recording capabilities no longer on board replaced with a downwards-facing ‘high speed camera’ to help keep control in the air. Essentially a scaled down version of the AR Drone 2.0, the MiniDrone has four sets of blades with a compact and lightweight body that is small enough to fit inside the palm of your hand.
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