AR Drone

Got mail just now from a dannychoo.com reader who said that he'd like to share one of his projects with me - and boy is it one helluva project!
The AR Drone is a remote controlled quadrotor helicopter with built in wifi and 2 cameras - controlled via the iPod Touch or iPhone. Cant wait to get my hands on it!
In the mean time, check out the video and photos below.
And there is more - augmented reality games.
And for those who think its all CG - announced recently at the CES.








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Programmer
http://podkowski.com
How much does it costs ? I want one today! Or even two! :)
Experiment volunteer for social dysfunctionality
http://coffeebugg.blogspot.com/
Now THAT'S a toy. I want it!!
Unemployed bummer
no... the Tenga is a toy. THIS is a spy machine!!! ^_^
Draftsman Graduated, Environment & Interior Design Student
http://www.flickr.com/photos/manuelriosg/
Awesome!!! @_@
http://www.stefkov.com/
This is too awesome. I hope it doesn't cost too much.
Wannabe Mandalorian + Otaku
Uh, wow. Pretty ambitious project, I reckon.
A StormTrooper who performs packet analysis, Linux hacking, Cisco deployment and IPv6 deployment for Darth Vader
http://nthane.blogspot.com
I would so want one of these too. Good to start spying on my housemate who often pull pranks on me.
Tech Support Officer - Network Security Engineer
http://burugureibi.blogspot.com/
wonderful - it definitely looks more affordable than the 'Draganflyer' produced out at Draganfly.com that i've wanted for years
Looks like it's time to save up again
Licentiate of Design Graphics
http://entodaslasesquinas.blogspot.com/
if this app for iPhone have a map of where are the AR Drone in any moment... it just perfect
don't have iPhone @_@
commis ^^
well if we can afford it, iphone is nothing..
Student or something like that
http://otakumimi.blogspot.com
God 'em right!! I'm just guessing how much this little "toy" would cost :S
studying comp studies
http://bruneian-otaku.blogspot.com
Same here, you're not the only one -_-
Student
Awesome!! But i think that this "toy" will cost a bit too much for me XD I don't even have an iPhone or an iTouch XD
commis ^^
..why is in my mind the first thing that across my mind is all the naughty thing we can do with it... :p
joke aside, cool toys? is it a toy? or surveillance equipment? anyhow, I WANT IT!!
commis ^^
and is it noisy? not from the machine but from the propeller
STUDENT second class
http://munkhjapan.blogspot.com/
I always wanted something like that. After watching home alone 3. But this is even better.
Web Designer
http://insennity.com/
It looks so... *___*
Guessing it comes with some cost for sure ^^"
Student
Looks awesome, but I fear it's cost will be huge.
Student
WANT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! how much for this ?
Computer tech
http://prosimianproductions.com
I want one !!!
Programmer
http://www.ccath.com/
Wow !! hell yes, but i don't have iphone yet ... OTL
Student
If i get an Iphone, it will be because of this.
My thoughts exactly, however I think this thing is going to come with a sticker shock when they release the pricing info. X.x
They should do something about battery... 15 minutes not enough for spy missions =_=
Magi 2nd network assistant
Exactly what I was thinking, 15 minutes is ridiulous.
Com. Sci. Student
the world is not a safe place to live in nowadays T_T
Internet Marketer and Blogger
http://www.otakufox.com
hopefully they does the app for android also! then i wont mind getting one too =D
Dirty Gentleman
http://cantstanzya.wordpress.com/
Will it be used for good...
or for evil?...
Scientist, unemployed.
http://fmphoenixhawk.livejournal.com
It will be used for neutrality.
Freelancer
Everything's used for evil, there's no good in this planet as long as politicians exist
Student
http://tejiendoelmundo.com
amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I was planning on creating a new free carbon engine, developing a new way of flying and this one is interesting!
Otaku
http://mikuaishiteru.wordpress.com/
I need iphone first D:
wow hope it'll be out in the market soon. sounds expensive though.
Researcher, translator, demonic blogger
http://evils.tumblr.com
Mmmmmm, great ideas lead to great inventions, and remote controlled, flying quadricopters with cameras for potentially erotic purposes lead to the dark side of the force - do want!
Wanderer of the Mist
http://hangmen13.16ops.com/
Just wait till' they made an actual Metal Gear Mk. II.
That's pretty damn cool, I must say.
It's stuff like this that make me want to buy an Iphone!
Student
Camera to spy your blonde busted neighbor while she's taking a shower :D
Speeding Demon
http://www.facebook.com/racersdream
WOOT!
Now that's a true RC copter!
Student
http://theotakukid.com/
This is the closes to who want to control a UAV.
I must get an Iphone to play this toy once it's out!
Myself-finder
flying something like this in SG in the neighbourhood is so going to get you into trouble
unemployed machinist.. yeah
Well, thats really cool. But Remote control Helicoptors are nothing new. This one just has more bells and whistles which take a load of the pilot/Operator. So it hovers on its own.. dows a lot of things like that. . But half the fun of a remote control helicopter is learnind and mastering those processes.
And prolly for the cost of this gadget and the Iphone together to use it. You can afford two or three regular small nearly indestrucitble RC Helicoptors.
Otaku, Student in Biotechnology, Digital Media Research
http://rayyeow.wordpress.com/
Owh my!!! This is really fantastic. Really FANTASTIC!!! It's more than a dream for me to get my hands on such high-tech stuff!!
Student
http://anime.tedfox.com/
how is this any different from a standard rc helicopter though? i mean, being able to control via the iphone is cool and all, but one cannot discount the degree of control a remote control joystick can offer.
Computer Engineering Student
Now that's simply incredible. Its like a mini version of the predator gone helicopter. Would be awesome to own one.
Akiba Researcher
http://www.stevenagata.com
Will help you test it! :)
Dance Trooper: DCX-001 O.D.E. (Order of the Dancing Empire)
http://dannychoo.com.my
Wonder how much it'll cost.
Too bad it's only 15fps video.
Student, Otaku, She-Geek(Sheek lol)
http://meimi132.wordpress.com/
Looks very VERY cool. I'd ask how much, but seeing as its controlled by an iphone, I see no point, as I do not possess a iphone, nor have any plans to. Only reason I'd ever have one is if I got one as a present lol.
Student
http://payuki.deviantart.com/
This project is very cool ^w^
Incredible! He's gonna make a lot of money with this baby.
Student or something like that
http://otakumimi.blogspot.com
LOL, Maybe we'll see it in the next James bond film XP
Student or something like that
http://otakumimi.blogspot.com
Fair enough to see the ladies on the other yard >.<
Student
Two words. Do. Want.
Embedded Programmer
http://my.opera.com/kuriel
i might have an idea how to build something like this by using wireless access point, IP cam and RC Helicopter
1.put them together on RC helicopter
2.now the problem is your AP need a supply, you can connect it with RC helicopter battery and don't forget to use voltage regulator to set the voltage equal with the voltage needed by AP, repeat step 2 for IP cam.
3.now turn on your laptop, access your IP cam and control the helicopter using the remote, have a safe flight.
i haven't tried it yet, but it seems work fine, and maybe you'll need a large helicopter that strong enough to lift those things
Half Engineer, Half Student, All Robot
http://discombobulatedyouth.blogspot.com/
I've done some computer vision stuff for a coaxial helicopter, so I've worked under stricter payload constraints than a quadrotor. From what I've seen, IP cams tend to be bulky, suck more power, and incur more overhead through the network stack. Instead, I've used a Panasonic KX141 with a 2.4GHz transmitter and a USB receiver. The receiver can be used by DirectShow so it interfaces easily with other apps (OpenCV!) or players.
Student, Bowler, Collector
http://carldica.wordpress.com
This is some awesome tech! Want it right now in the palm of my hands >.<
Student
This is insane.. and the perfect excuse to buy an ipod xD
TSS RICOH
http://www.808armada.com
Sadly, I can only see the military and law enforcementswanting to help develop his "toy" more.
Bum,Hachi Roku driver
True, but I know people that are hardcore RC pilots that use this kind of stuff everyday. I couldn't begin to imagine how much money is poured into their machines either, actually I've wanted something like this for the longest time. It is a great hobby, but expensive.
Mechanical Engineering student
http://sabekujikaneda.multiply.com/
Needs to fire real rockets! XD
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
http://puppy52art.com/
wonder if a figma can ride on it ^^; XP
Software Consultant
http://kamlau.com
enlarge it by a factor of 10 and it should be able to replace our cars :P
University Student
Wow! I know this would be a great gift for someone I know, but I can imagine it costs a pretty penny. I'll probably wait for a while after it's released so I can see other peoples' reviews of it. ^_^
otaku-ist
http://myanimelist.net/profile/mel
That is badass.
Student
Amazing O_o. Simply amazing
Student.
After i saw this and the Higashi no Eden's app i'm really thinking in buy an iPhone or an iPod Touch. It's awesome!!!
Student.
Just a little corecction, i'm thinking in buying an iPod Touch.
Student
http://noein-disgaea.deviantart.com/
I second that - the perfect spy tool that leaves you innocent and broke.
Student
This is ridiculous.
RIDICULOUSLY AWESOME!!!
Online Shop
http://wildarms.egloos.com
Wow, looks amazing, kudos to the creator!
Student
wow im pretty sure i just saw this shown on cnn a few minutes ago
Student
http://foxkey.blog126.fc2.com/
I wonder if there is a way to dampen the noise from it's rotors. Stealth craft yea!
三年せいとオタク
O.O This thing is going to sell like hot cakes everyone is going to want one it's so cool.
???Confused???
Would be good for shots of Tokyo in the air...
Freelancer
http://twitter.com/duynguyen
Looks like something out of sci-fi 'ω'. I wonder if it works with the iPod touch...
Anime Store Owner, artist, Web master
http://www.chucksanimeshrine.com
They were showing this on Good Morning America this morning. An epic win but the price tag is like $500 ^^;;;
Otaku Graphic Designer
http://neoprolacus.spaces.live.com
Metal Gear!?
Young Grasshopper
http://miragestrike.blogspot.com
Amazing!
Technology sure is revolving around the iPhone these days.
Student - Video Game Design & Development
Where's the "Fire" button?
Student artist
http://www.requestview.wordpress.com
This is awesome, but I love my 4 channel remote control helicopter, I am working on installing a micro camera on it. But this this is awesome due to its size
Drafter
This is so freaking awesome and I can see myself buying one no matter what it costs...
Student
http://lordofgundams.blogspot.com/
I think that he forgot the "t" in flight.
Student
http://lordofgundams.blogspot.com/
Cool stuff, I bet it's going to be a bit expensive though.
Student
I-I can't even express how cool this is. This is just pwnsome on so many levels.
Student
Just watched the videos and it's amazing. I even wore a helmet so I don't make a mess when this it blew my mind.
Student / Software Engineer
I think I would have more fun if they open sourced the app and the drone's interface. That way I could make fun little additions. Otherwise, this one awesome way to play a game.
Exploring worlds and ways of thought
Beautiful! Guessing the range is limited on purpose. All that with an arm9? O.O
student, otaku, fast food worker
What no thermal or night vision capabilities? Sorry I don't think even the law enforcement agencies or military would use this. Too fragile and lacking the options the current drones have. The hulls made out fo the same foam you find in car bumper's it wouldn't be sturdy enough to survive a single blast from a shotgun or round or two from any other firearm. So I doubt the military or law enforcements agencies would use it.
Student
holy shiT!!!!!! GET!!!
student
woah, do want =P
though id probably mod it up :)
Student / Free Thinker / Otaku
http://www.google.com/profiles/SeanSigloch
(O_O) Must own... I need to fine a way to "rain hell" on my enemies with this. lol
master of woodchop
http://www.bookindian.wordpress.com
T-E-C-H-N-O-L-O-G-Y !!! kokkui, kokkui KOKKUI !! I need one of these . . . How much? Arm and a leg?? :D
大学の学生 1st year
http://www.twitter.com/NaKAhi70
I also want one :D
Student
Ah now I need to upgrade to an iphone.
Half Engineer, Half Student, All Robot
http://discombobulatedyouth.blogspot.com/
Would be much cooler if they provided some GPIO pins instead of USB. Would be much easier to implement a bombing module. Press a button on iPod. Pin goes high. Transistor turns on. Tiny motor drops the bomb.
Otaku
http://imperiomoe.wordpress.com
Helicopter Operational System: Linux FTW!!!
Student
http://www.animebullet.com
Lolololol.
Student
Damn thats nice, could imagine flying that over peoples heads and watching them stare in awe.
Student~
looks really awesome!
I went to engineering because i wanna built something like this... currently... nop.... sadly still cant do it ...
.NET/Web Developer
http://scrumptious.animeblogger.net
when and where can I get it? and how far can the iphone/itouch communicate with it? :D I wanted this years ago. ^^
Video Game Design Student / Monster Hunter
I want one! But I hope he makes one of Android phones as well :3
Mechanical Engineering student
http://sabekujikaneda.multiply.com/
I so want one! The only problem is that I don't have an iPhone TT__TT
I can really see this being used by law enforcement and the military. All the military has to do is to change a few things and equip it with a few stuff.
Student/Evil Overlord
The military already has UAV's. Besides, if they're gonna be using RC's like these, I think they would rather use a dedicated RC system than some cellphone with an app. IMO, this is fun and all but in the end, it's just a toy.
Student
http://johndiew0107.wordpress.com/
What an impressive project
I'd like one myself, I'm curious as to how loud the propellers are. I can envision a version of this with some sort of two-way audio communication and an always ready dock of some sort that allows you to launch when needed.
mahou kishi
http://www.animedia.com.mx
I want one!
Full time nerd
http://www.dreaming-artemis.com
OH man! This is cool! how much and where can I pay!?
student
http://zephi-san.deviantart.com/
wow what an amazing project, if only batteries could last much longer.
What happens if it flies past the wi-fi range or signal drops out? Would it fly static until you are within range again?
Student
http://www.hxpix.com
"if it goes out of the wi-fi control range of your iPhone, the Parrot AR.Drone will stabilize then softly land."
got it from their tweets ^^.
Marine on roids
Whoohoo for flying camera, now you can __________________
Just great =)
Dollfie Dream collector, student, and software technician
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dollfiedreams
That's amazing use of technologie, but sounds a bit like a 007 spy tool...
Student
http://tejiendoelmundo.com
It can be pretty dead obvious xD
Developer
http://www.nyobsd.org
This could provoke quite a mess with some animals near it (and blwo up cover).
Student
http://sumomo-desu.blogspot.com
cool...
should be a nice giveaway...
huhu~~
Lazy Gamer at home
http://www.espadakiller.wordpress.com
WOW that's amazing! I wonder how much does it costs? :O
lonely student
what a spy machine @_@ !
All Decade's Fault
http://wavehawk.weebly.com/
Uh...crap. Okay...
If any of you guys see one that looks like vaguely like a red-and-gold beetle, that wasn't mine. Okay?
mechanical engineer
Cool. Nice use of different technologies.
Student
A good way for a terrorist to plant bombs.
http://www.smilespedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/gay-terrorist.jpg
Otaku
http://www.lemongrass-studio.com
God!! I really need this one !!
Student
http://i-kaito.blogspot.com
Avatar movie style quadricopter
Student
http://i-kaito.blogspot.com
This would be super-duper-perfect if it can record video in High-Definition and save on your iPhone/iPod Touch for "playback" your advanture to...
Uni Student
15 minutes is probably one good reason we won't see this used as a UAV. Can't wait for 3G modem hacks for this, though. ^^
Uni Student
Now THAT'S interesting.. >:]
Uni Student
Another way of detecting one of these flying above.
Student Architect, Casual graphic artist
Freakin' sick...makes me wanna get an IPod touch just for this LOL. But seriously, that's insane stuff