Parrot, a French company known for its affordable, smartphone-controlled drones, unveils its new line of machines, which will be able to take to the air and water, in the company's new conceptual videos.
The drone company is most well-known for its easy-to-maneuver flying drones, and this is all thanks to the use of smartphones. The 13 new models, some of which will be capable of skimming over water, jumping over hurdles or racing through a track, are scheduled to go on sale next month.
The water-capable drones have been dubbed the Hydrofoil Drones, while the new airborne models will be called Cargo and Night. The company will also unveil a series of jumping models called Night and Race Drones.
The drones will initially be available for sale only on Parrot's website, but rumor has it that they will also be made available in the UK beginning July 2.
Parrot's drones have always been known to be inexpensive machines, and these new models will be no different. Each one will cost no more than $300.
Check out the pre-release videos of the new drones revealed by Parrot:
Parrot MiniDrones - Hydrofoil
Available in Models: Orak and Newt
The Hydrofoil is the company's first drone that will be capable of flight and skimming water. The Hybrid Droid can keep a charge for seven minutes and can travel up to six mph in calm waters.
Parrot MiniDrones - Jumping Night
Available in Models: Diesel, Buzz and Marshall
The Night Drones will be fitted with LED lights to allow them to see at night and in low-light conditions.
Parrot MiniDrones - Jumping Race
Available in Models: Max, Tuk-Tuk and Jett
Parrot's Race line of drones has two wheels and can run up to eight mph.
Parrot MiniDrones - Airborne Cargo
Available in Models: Mars and Travis
Parrot MiniDrones - Airborne Night
Available in Models: Blaze, SWAT and McClaine
All of Parrot's Droids can hold a small action camera and can broadcast sound with built-in micophones and speakers.
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