The AR Drone is controlled by means of a mobile terminal, such as iPhone, iPad and Androi. For this purpose, the AR Drone, a Wi-Fi network is available, with which connects the mobile device. This means the range in altitude and distance is limited only by the quality of the radio link. I myself have already flown an entire football field and reaches a height of 20 meters. However, then you need very good eyes.
Note: The control of the AR Drone is indeed designed so that they forgive mistakes, but should use the toy in no unattended children. It is less about the risk of injury but more concerned that the AR Drone can be damaged by thoughtless behavior, which is likely to hurt with the price more.
Commissioning is even for inexperienced in literally a no-brainer:
- Unpacking
- Recharge battery
- Download App
- Insert battery
Connect Mobile device with AR Drone -
- Start App
- Los fly -> taking off and landing of a button
There are various apps for any purpose. From simple control as a remote-controlled aviation stuff about taxes by motion sensor of the mobile device, to virtual air battles with friends. We recommend at this point, of course, by the manufacturer "AR Free Flight" and "Drone Control". Both support the live display of the image of one of the two built-in cameras, and recording of the same. Drone Control also supports control via motion sensor, which enables very agile maneuvers. In addition, many features are built that can perform tricks, the AR Drone and viewers will amaze -> Just check Youtube
The fun is only limited by the battery life. The included battery lasts unfortunately just for 8-10 minutes flying fun. As if that were not enough to recharge then takes around 1 hour. Therefore urgently be extended batteries recommended to buy. These are from the model well suited and keep depending on the dimensions also almost twice as long.
The AR Drone is designed for outdoor use. However, one should, with beginners who have enough free space, such as to a football field, to avoid damaging the toy at the first flight tests and sometimes give correct "gas"
Wind is not a problem for the AR Drone but again, that more space is better, if the wind the AR Drone times missed more thrust.
The AR Drone is trying to maintain the current level independently. In addition, it measures the distance to the ground. The result should be careful if the ground is uneven, eg in tall grass or embankments. The AR Drone is very clever and try to correct mistakes, but they need to also place / time. If you fly too close to the ground it can be for larger bumps well happen that you can not correct the height fast enough. So best keep at the beginning prefer a little more distance
The AR Drone is definitely the toy for each young man and young at heart