Parrot is pleased to announce that users who control their Parrot AR.Drone with an AndroidTM device will now be able to enrich their experience with the AR.Drone Academy.
AndroidTM users can now access a range of unique features, exclusive content and share their experiences with almost 66,000 pilots from all over the world: geolocalization and data tracking, identification of the perfect flight ‘spots’ video storage and much more…
Data tracking: Analyze each flight
When recording an HD video or capturing a photo, various flight parameters are stored in the ‘cloud’ and are accessible at any time: altitude, speed, evolution of the battery level, GPS data…
Generated graphs can be viewed individually or displayed as an overlay on the video.
When analyzed, this data can help you improve your performance which can be compared with those of other AR.Drone Academy members.
Map: The world seen from the AR.Drone
With the AR.Drone Academy, your flights are geolocalized and displayed on a map together with those of other pilots. Just select a location and a presentation page appears: profile of the pilot, GPS flight, statistical data, direct access to the video…
If you are looking for the best places to fly, follow the “Hotspots” recommended by other members
Content sharing: Post your videos and photos in one click
Want to share the videos or photos taken when piloting the AR.Drone with your friends? A click on the Sharing tab and your accomplishments are automatically posted on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Picasa or sent via email.
Video and photos backup: Your feats in the Cloud!
In joining the AR.Drone Academy, all your videos and photos of flying taken from your AndroidTM tablet or smartphone can be saved. Even if the data was deleted from your piloting device, your best achievements are accessible anytime, anywhere, via YouTube or Picasa.
The AR.Drone Academy in few figures
In May 2013, the AR.Drone Academy its:
– almost 66 000 members
– 1 042 550 flights in 171 countries
– 3 years, 252 days, 5 hours, 28 minutes and 23 seconds of flight time
– 3490 Hotspots
– 1656 photos and 6530 videos saved in the cloud
AR.FreeFlight2.3 for Android including the AR.Drone Academy access is from now on available for free on Google Play™.
ABOUT PARROT
Parrot, a global leader in wireless devices for mobile phones, stands on the cutting edge of innovation. The company was founded in 1994 by Henri Seydoux as part of his determination to drive the inevitable breakthrough of mobile phones into everyday life by creating high-quality, user-friendly wireless devices for easy living. Parrot has developed the most extensive range of hands-free systems on the market for cars. Its globally recognized expertise in the fields of mobile connectivity and multimedia around Smartphones has positioned Parrot as a key player of in-car infotainmen
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Additionally, Parrot designs and markets a prestigious line of high-end wireless multimedia products in collaboration with some of the world’s most renowned designers. Finally, Parrot is expanding on the UAV market with the Parrot AR.Drone, the first quadricopter piloted via Wi-Fi and using augmented reality with new solutions for professional use.
Parrot, headquartered in Paris, currently employs more than 750 people worldwide and generates the majority of its sales overseas. Parrot is listed on NYSE Euronext Paris since 2006. (FR0004038263 – PARRO)
More information: www.parrot.com / www.ardrone.com / www.parrotoem.com
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