The blue Rolling Spider MiniDrone from Parrot can fly, roll along the floor, climb walls, and even traverse the ceiling. It is a 5.5"-diameter mini quadcopter that includes a pair of removable wheels for added fun. No special controller is required - the Rolling Spider is operated by a mobile app and your smartphone. Simply tilt your device to maneuver the MiniDrone. A sophisticated multi-sensor flight computer lets you perform 360s, U-turns, flips, barrel rolls, and more without stalling or loosing stability.
The Rolling Spider has a top speed of around 11 mph and a Bluetooth wireless range of about 66'. The battery is removable and will give you up to 8 minutes per charge (6 minutes with the wheels). You can recharge it with USB or a separately available charger.
The wireless link uses Bluetooth 4.0 LE (lower energy), and requires a mobile device with this capability. It can be controlled from the free MiniDrones FreeFlight 3 app for iOS and Android - Windows support expected soon - or hackers can develop custom software using the SDK (software development kit) available from Parrot.
Once the Rolling Spider's booted up and ready to fly, a pair of LED "eyes" turn green letting you know you're good to go.
Note: If your Parrot device is defective or you need assistance in using the device, please contact Parrot directly.
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Speed | 11 mph / 17 km/h |
Sensors | 3-axis gyroscope 3-axis accelerometer Vertical camera Pressure sensor |
Wireless Range | Up to 65.6' / 20 m |
Reviews Parrot Rolling Spider MiniDrone (Blue)