#BROOKSTONE PARROT DRONE MOD#
Those less concerned about video quality could save $150 by using only the Drone, the MacDrones R/C mod and then using the HD 808 #16 Keychain cam for the footage. The extra batteries are something you would need for any drone, so I won’t add those in. Macdrones (or other) Modification – $80 – $150 GoPro Camera – older model (for economy) and on sale – you can find these new for about $140 or slightly used for $110 or less.ģ. While a new copter like the DJI Plantom may be competitive in cost, it would be possible for a hobbyist to build a low-cost AR Video platform with some astute purchasing! As an example, right now you can buy a rebuilt (factory refurb) AR Drone 1.0 from Brookstone for less than $150.Ģ. Obtain a GoPro camera – and, if desired, some stronger batteries for longer flight times. In fact, much of it is documented in the video below:ģ. It is possible, with multiple modifications, to make a useable GoPro camera flying platform out of the AR Drone. Using the AR Drone as a better video platform Note – there are companies selling conversions for less – sometimes much less, assuming you have the transmitter receiver already. It also will tame the earlier 1.0 Drones, which were prone to flying away and losing radio contact! If you are getting serious about your Drone and want to do things like mounting a GoPro camera on it, than this is a must-have upgrade. Upgrading to a 2.4ghz radio system will DRASTICALLY increase your range and improve your control. With a couple of their batteries you can fly almost non-stop all day. The Bastens Fast LiPo charger can cut your charge time in half and get you back flying faster. There is nothing worse than “being in the zone” and then having to wait an hour and a half to charge up your batteries again. The battery Features:1300mAh / 3S1P / 3 Cell / 11.1v Discharge: 15C Constant / 20C Burst īastens Fast LiPo Battery Balance Charger $64.95 You can use either the stock OEM charger or an aftermarket one that can push up to 2.6 Amps charge rate for a faster charge time (as fast as 45 minutes). You should be able to get 20+ minute flight time or longer. The batteries come with the AR Drone Parrot battery connector already attached so it is just like using the stock battery. The Bastens LiPo battery is a direct replacement for the stock battery with more power in almost the exact same size and shape. Note – some of these modifications and additions only fit one model of the AR Drone (either 1.0 or 2.0), so be sure to do your homework before purchase!
#BROOKSTONE PARROT DRONE MODS#
Note – here is an external site with a number of proven mods – and maintenance tips. If you have suggestions, please post them in the forums so we can check them out. While there are quite a few mods for sale, I am going to stick to ones that myself or people I know personally can attest to.
#BROOKSTONE PARROT DRONE ANDROID#
And given this is a regular Android app, it also works nicely with the NVIDIA Shield, something we have spent a bit of hands-on time playing with in the past.What fun is it to leave a fantastic device like the AR Drone bone stock? We all want more power, more altitude, longer flight times, and better looks.
Parrot has an available Android app that lets you pilot the drone using a WiFi connection. The other feature is the remote control, which in this case is your smartphone or tablet. Aside from the new look, the AR.Drone 2.0 sports features to include an HD camera that can capture video at 1280 x 720, a rechargeable battery that will be able to power flights up to 12 minutes and a quadcopter itself that is capable of doing front, back and side flips. Those looking for the Elite Edition models will be able to find them with Amazon, Brookstone and Verizon. Parrot will have these new colors available this month and the AR.Drone 2.0 is priced at $299.99. The Sand model will have beige and black, the Snow model will have white and black and the Jungle model will have khaki and black. Each Elite Edition model will have sets of propellers in two different colors. Along with the new color shades, Parrot has also changed up the propellers.
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