Summary of ELF: The HD Video Streaming Nano Drone
ELF is a pocket-sized, open-source nanocopter drone capable of HD aerial photography and "dronie" selfies. It features virtual reality integration for first-person 3D views without extra modules and connects to smartphones via Bluetooth 4.0. The device includes printable plastic parts and is hackable for custom modifications.
Parts used in the ELF Nanocopter:
- Nanocopter frame
- Printable plastic parts
- Bluetooth 4.0 module
- HD camera
- Smartphone app (iOS & Android)
- Virtual reality goggles
“It’s one of the purest open source hardware plays I’ve seen in a long while and it just goes to show how cool it is to be able to print your own plastic parts at home.”
– TechCrunch
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“What may differentiate ELF from others available today is its virtual reality integration, which allows pilots to experience first-person 3D views without requiring any additional remote control or costly imaging transmission modules.” – Atmel Corporation
“It reminds us of some Star Wars-like contraption that you pull out of a cloak, toss into the air, and let hover around you while you do whatever it is you’re doing.” – PCMagazine
“Turn your selfies into dronies….” – 9To5Toys
“…it looks like 2015 could be shaping up as the year of the selfie drone. The latest entrant into this space is the ELF.” – VB.
Virtual reality goggles. Dronies. Open source and hackable.
ELF is the nanocopter that fits in your pocket and shoots high definition (HD) aerial photography. And anyone can use.
Our smartphone app (iOS & Android) connects to ELF via Bluetooth 4.0 in seconds, allowing you to take off the moment you hit the throttle.
For More Detail : ELF: The HD Video Streaming Nano Drone
- What makes ELF different from other drones?
Its virtual reality integration allows pilots to experience first-person 3D views without additional remote control or costly imaging transmission modules. - How does the smartphone connect to the device?
The iOS and Android app connects to ELF via Bluetooth 4.0 in seconds. - Can users take off immediately after connecting?
Yes, you can take off the moment you hit the throttle after connecting. - Does the project use open source hardware?
Yes, it is described as one of the purest open source hardware plays available. - What kind of photography can the device perform?
It shoots high definition aerial photography and turns selfies into dronies. - Is the device portable?
Yes, it is a nanocopter that fits in your pocket. - Are there any special components required for VR viewing?
No, it does not require any additional remote control or costly imaging transmission modules. - Who can use this drone?
Anyone can use it.
