Gaming drones incorporate the excitement of computer games with the use of standard drones that are operated using a smartphone application. Receptors on the actual drone and sensors on the phone, combined with the surge of fast internet connection, provide a real-time picture of the gaming situation. This fascinating scenario is what makes smartphone-controlled drones a hot commodity these days. So much so that crowdfunding websites are swamped with prototypes of drones for both military and gaming categories.
One of the latest Kickstarter campaigns that is gaining popularity and funding is the new set of gaming drones from TobyRich. The objective of these gaming drones is to offer a fun Unmanned Aerial Vehicles battle – either through racing or head-to-head combat – in just about any available environment.
Drone Dogfights Anywhere
TobyRich had successfully dabbled in smartphone-controlled drones in the past. Today, the German company hopes to fund three new UAVs via its Kickstarter campaign. Along with a free application available for both iOS and Android operating system, the new planes combine Augmented Reality (AR) overlays with genuine-capture camera feeds to present users with a myriad of single and multiplayer games to have fun with. The kicker of this combo is the chance to set the battle inside an actual building, rather than in a usual exterior location.
For instance, a player can challenge his co-worker in a drone dogfight inside the office (possibly, in the recreation area or at the cafeteria). Or a user can set up a race against his friends to beat his time using an AR obstacle course that makes use of an actual parking lot as its backdrop. Thanks to the combination of the camera and receptors, as well as the GPS aboard the drones, players will get the real-time feed of the battle via their smartphones or tablets. Furthermore, the beauty of AR is that it lets a player fire machine guns and rockets to his opponents without literally harming anyone close to his workstation. For more subtle gaming, the drones can also turn into fantastic remote-controlled planes.
The Plan Ahead
The drone-making company assures excellent efficiency and extended flight times with the new set of gaming drones. TobyRich also claims that their cutting-edge sensor technology even enables the tiny, sturdy and agile airplanes to fly like a chopper when needed.
The application lets users customize distinct difficulty stages and settings, including an autopilot mode. The drones also boost an emergency recovery switch to easily bring back the UAV. A comprehensive written tutorial is available to help players understand the motions of a flying drone using a smartphone, along with alternative joystick game controllers that can be connected to a tablet.
The company offers three drones to choose from. If all goes as planned, the first gaming drones for indoor dogfights are timetabled to be sent to those who pre-ordered the planes in December.
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