A fixed wing type droning like a boomerang "Parrot DISCO" appeared in September 2016, and a movie that is flying is also released

In the main stream of the multi - copter type drones with multiple propellers, the drone maker Parrot is a fixed wing type drones of fighter - like design "Parrot DISCOWe decided to release it in September 2016.The prototype machine exhibited at CES 2016It is finally going to be commercialized, but when you see a movie showing the performance of DISCO you will want to get it without thinking.

Parrot DISCO
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You can see the fact that the product version of Parrot DISCO is actually flying from the following movie.

Parrot DISCO FPV - Official Video - YouTube


What is operating on the dedicated controller with display "Skycontroller 2" ......


Unique shaped drone like boomerang "Parrot DISCO"


Looking from the front like this. Instead of flying with multiple propellers like a multicopter, we fly with a single motor provided at the rear of the aircraft and a propeller with a diameter of 8 inches (about 20 cm).


The maximum speed is 80 km / h.


A wide-angle camera is installed in front.


Enables aerial shooting with full HD image quality.



Furthermore, when we attach the supplied FPV (First Person View) goggle ... ...


It is possible to operate by looking at sight as if boarding on DISCO.


Flight distance · altitude · flight speed etc. are always measured by radar and displayed on the screen.


It is likely to be able to enjoy flight and aerial shooting without fear of a long flight of 45 minutes.


Since it also has an automatic takeoff and landing function, there is no problem even without a flat take-off and landing space.


It seems that maneuvering is very easy, and it seems that you can also perform dramas like acrobatic flying that fly like two DISCO's overlap.


In addition, Parrot DISCO 's kit includes the body of "DISCO" ...


Dedicated controller "Skycontroller 2"


It also contains an immersive FPV goggle "Parrot Cockpitglasses". The release schedule is scheduled around September 2016, and the price is 1299 dollars (about 130,000 yen).