Parrot Bebop Drone & New Mini Drone Concept Devices - CES 2015
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The video provides Linus Tech Tips coverage from the Parrot booth at CES 2015, focusing on the Parrot Bebop drone and its companion mini drones. The presenter highlights the Bebop's substantial technical upgrades over the AR Drone 2.0, including a quad-core GPU, eight gigabytes of onboard storage, a 14 megapixel 1080p camera with a 180-degree fisheye lens, and an extensive sensor suite such as ultrasonic, pressure, and vertical cameras. Demonstrations emphasize image stabilization and flight stability, featuring a surreal choreographed display with multiple Bebop units flying cohesively in a cage. The discussion covers flight range options via a smartphone app with up to 250 meters, an optional dedicated controller with joystick controls, and a wireless range extender that can push the feed to roughly two kilometers, with the onboard camera continuing to record even if the feed quality degrades. Enthusiasm is clear as the host mentions Oculus VR compatibility and the ability to fly in virtual reality, alongside GPS for return-to-home paths and advanced flight programming. The segment also introduces the Parrot Rolling Spider and the Jumping Sumo as supplementary products, noting their rugged builds, optional wheels, ground mobility features, and evolving capabilities such as stair-climbing. Overall, the footage blends product specifications, live demonstrations, and packaging details while acknowledging sponsorships from Phantom Glass and HyperX, and inviting viewers to subscribe for more CES 2015 coverage.
Topics · technology · drones · consumer electronics · virtual reality
Questions answered
- What makes the Parrot Bebop drone stand out at CES 2015 compared to the AR Drone 2.0?
- The Bebop features a quad-core GPU, eight gigabytes of onboard storage, a 14 megapixel 1080p camera with a 180-degree fisheye lens, and an advanced sensor suite including ultrasonic and pressure sensors, plus improved image stabilization and VR compatibility.
- What additional Parrot devices are shown alongside the Bebop, and what are their key characteristics?
- The Rolling Spider is a compact, rugged drone with ground wheels and optional larger wheels for protection and stunts, while the Jumping Sumo is a lightweight rover with a front camera and enhanced stability for climbing stairs.