Spin Master’s recent launch of the Air Hogs DR1 FPV drone has brought FPV (First-Person View) technology to the mass market with an affordable drone that allows you to control the device with a front row cockpit seat.
We attending the launch held at KidZania Londo and hosted by TV presenter, author and gadget enthusiast, Jason Bradbury. Also attending, was drone racing champion Luke Bannister (@BanniUK).
We got to watch the experts in an exhibition race using the Air Hogs DR1 drone, and also got to try out the drone itself which was great fun, despite having a few crashes... whoops!
Suitable for those aged 10 and over, this drone is great for older children as well as ‘big’ kids like my husband Nick, who perhaps want to practise on a smaller drone before investing in a large much more expensive high-end drone. It even has two settings, an easy control mode and an advanced control mode. The easy mode makes it great for those who have never flown a drone to quickly get up and running.
With FPV technology you can still control the drone when it is out of sight as the view from the cockpit is beamed directly to the app on your phone. You can also place your phone inside the included FPV headset to give you a fully immersive experience.
The drone is easy to control, and although our girls are too young to fly the drone they have enjoyed watching me and Daddy playing with it. It would be great if you could fly the drone longer before it needed recharging but understand that this is typical for small drones.
