Adorama has announced its own line of quadcopters under the Aries brand. The first of the new line is the Blackbird X10, which retails for $799 as an all-inclusive, ready-to-fly drone and camera package.
The built-in camera captures 1080/30p video and 16MP still images. The Blackbird X10 has a failsafe mode that allows it to automatically return to home if it loses connection with the transmitter thanks to onboard GPS.
Aries Blackbird X10 Key Features
- 1080p 30fps video
- 16MP still images
- Up to 25-minute flight time per charge with external 5,300mAh lithium battery
- Ergonomic and uncommonly comfortable controller grip
- 500 Meter (1,640 Ft) Transmitter range
- 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi integration plus repeater to increase monitoring connectivity up to 1,000 feet
- Emergency safe return and auto land function
- Writes to MicroSD cards up to 32Gb
- Easy-to-use mobile interface with apps for iOS and Android
You can find the Aries Blackbird X10 here at Adorama.
The same unit, different brand name available at Home Depot
Lord help us
In a darker color, which is harder to find if it crashes, and a mere $100 more. Pretty bad re-badge for that price…