UK-based Extreme Fliers launched its Micro Drone 2.0 radio-controlled quad-rotor helicopter at rAge on Friday, 10 October 2014, offering a bundle deal that includes the quadcopter and camera module for R1,400.<\/p>\n
The device weighs in at 58\u00a0grams (without any extra modules installed), and uses the unlicensed 2.4GHz band for the remote control, which developer Vernon Kerswell said gives it about 120m range.<\/p>\n
In its default configuration the Micro Drone 2.0 can carry around\u00a020g\u00a0over and above the\u00a0almost 60g of the helicopter itself (or approximately 20g per motor, Kerswell said).<\/p>\n
The Micro\u00a0Drone 2.0\u00a0is expected to retail for R1,200 in South Africa, and usually the camera kit will cost R600 on it own, but for the local launch at rAge, Kerswell said they’re offering a bundle deal that includes\u00a0both at a reduced price.<\/p>\n
Inside the camera kit you\u2019ll get a camera module, screwdriver, 2GB microSD card, and USB adapter.<\/p>\n
The camera itself captures video in 640×480 resolution and is mounted on a horizontal swivel, which lets you aim it forward or down.<\/p>\n
According to Kerswell, the Micro Drone 2.0 is completely modular and \u201c3D printing friendly\u201d, explaining that those who might be so inclined may design and print their own modules for the quadcopter.<\/p>\n
It has an 8 minute flying time, 60 minute charge time, with extra batteries on sale for those who don\u2019t want to wait 60 minutes between flights. The Micro Drone may be charged with a normal USB cable.<\/p>\n
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