a remote controlled quadrotor helicopter with built in wifi ...

[J2meePok]

The AR Drone is a remote controlled quadrotor helicopter with built in wifi and 2 cameras - controlled via the iPod Touch or iPhone.

Source: http://www.parrot.com/parrot-ar-drone/en

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[dRebelXT]

I am sure if you make this thing in SG, soon mata will knock on your door and offer free coffees.. ;p
Though from an engineer's point of view, the tech is very old.

 

[pokiemon]

interesting. i didn't know the wifi range is that far.

 

[JacePhoto]

playing with yr RC copter / plane is fun because u can see where it fly. looking into yr Iphone is no fun at all. But thanks for sharing! haha...

 

[baggiolee]

playing with yr RC copter / plane is fun because u can see where it fly. looking into yr Iphone is no fun at all. But thanks for sharing! haha...

but it can become portable spycam :bsmilie:

 

[cabbySHE]

with IED fitted, Jurong Island is within terrorist striking distance. this type of model plane would never be allowed in our island.

 

[ed9119]

with IED fitted, Jurong Island is within terrorist striking distance. this type of model plane would never be allowed in our island.

the payload will be too heavy for a battery operated heli to lift off in the first place..... and there are already RC enthusiasts with fuel-powered 2-stroke planes and helicopters flying every weekend around singapore

 

[ConnorMcLeod]

I am sure if you make this thing in SG, soon mata will knock on your door and offer free coffees.. ;p
Though from an engineer's point of view, the tech is very old.

some times it is the idea that impresses people not the technolody.

this is just another show off for iphone.