Archos Drone, affordable quadcopter

ARCHOS has announced the new ARCHOS Drone which will be available starting from October 2016.

This small ready-to-fly object can reach a height of 50 meters and fly at a speed of 7.7 meters per second for about 7 minutes.ARCHOS Dronecan be used for pure fun or for amazing HD footage that cannot be achieved in any other way. Thanks to the dedicated Controller and a Remote App, available on Google Play Store and Apple iTunesARCHOS Droneis able to meet the needs of all those beginners who wish to contemplate the beauty of the world.

ARCHOS Drone, weighing only 135 grams yet being very robust, has eight propellers (four spares), two landing gear, and four protective guards. The drone can be easily maneuvered and the propellers are replaceable in case of damage, making the device particularly suitable for novices.

With a 6-axis gyroscope and an accelerometer, the ARCHOS Drone is equipped with all the functions that ensure good flight both indoors and outdoors: takeoff, landing, altitude hold, 360° flip, speed selection, and Headless mode. The drone has several automated flight procedures, as well as an emergency button in case of need, which makesARCHOS Droneparticularly easy to use. In addition, the LED lights also allow for night sessions.

The drone, which reaches maximum speed in a few seconds and quickly reaches 50 meters in height, reaches a horizontal speed of 7.7 meters per second while a vertical speed of 1.6 meters per second.

The integrated 1 MP camera is the real attraction.ARCHOS Dronecaptures all types of aerial videos, reaching an HD resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels which can be stored on the included 4 GB MicroSD card. It is also possible to stream content to a smartphone in real time.

ARCHOS Dronesessions range from 7 to 9 minutes and make the tool the perfect solution for beginners. Replacement drone batteries are made available for purchase for all those who wish to become enthusiasts.

ARCHOS Dronefeatures its own controller that allows for dedicated WiFi connections and ensures a perfectly stable connection. The drone can be easily controlled with a pre-downloaded Remote app on a smartphone with Google Android 2.2 or later, or on an Apple iOS 5.1.1 or later device.

ARCHOS Drone will be available at the price of €99.99. 

Technical Specifications – ARCHOS Drone:

 

Hardware

   
  Memory 4 GB (via included MicroSD card) / Smartphone recording
  Maximum speed

horizontal

7.7m/s; 25.2 km/h
Maximum speed

vertical

1.6 m/s; 3.6 km/h
  Maximum altitude 50 meters
  Special Features 360° flip, Altitude hold, Emergency stop, Low Battery Alarm
  Drone: Weight and Dimensions 36 x 36 x 11 cm; 135g
  Controller: Weight and

Dimensions

15 x 23 x 5.8 cm; 300g (with battery: 4x 1.5AA)
Software    
Companion App ARCHOS Drone Remote

Available on Google Play Store and Apple iTunes

For Android 2.2 or later and iOS 5.1.1 or later

     
Remote

 

 
WiFi b/g
  WiFi Frequency 2.4 Ghz (4 channels)
  Network Type Unique WiFi Network
Photo/Video    
  Camera 1 MP
Video Recording 1280 x 720 (H.264, jpg, 20 fps) / Live view function
     
Battery    
  Dimensions 3.7V; 500 mAH
  Weight 16g
Flight Time 7-9 minutes
  Charging Adapter USB Charger
Functions

 

 
  Dedicated Functions Takeoff, Landing, 360° flip, Speed section, Headless mode
  Micro SD Yes (via Adapter)
Gyroscope Yes (6 axes)
  Accelerometer Yes
  LED Synchronization Yes; x4

 

What’s in the package  
ARCHOS Drone
  8 propellers

2 landing gears

4 Protection guards

  USB Charger
  Battery
  4 GB MicroSD card  
  SD adapter  
  Screwdriver  
  Quick Start Guide  
  Warranty Booklet
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