NEW!! Xiro Xplorers

[Bartman]

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The Xiro Xplorer provides Hobbico with a solid product offering ideal
for two vastly different markets. For current and would-be pilots, it’s
an easy-to-master fast-track to flying success. For videographers and
photographers, it’s an exceptionally easy-to-use aerial platform equipped
with a wide and sophisticated range of creative tools.

The 5.8GHz transceiver offers the flexibility of three skill level settings,
as well as push-buttons that make takeoffs, landings and return to home
trips easy and virtually effortless. Mounting a smartphone for iOS or
Android™ provides a sharp, clear FPV (First Person Video) viewpoint and
an easily referenced display of flight data. Pilots can also take advantage
of “Follow me” and “Circle around me” flight modes to shoot flawless,
360° selfies.

Xplorers also make it easy for pilots to achieve stunning visual
images with ease. Pilots can activate position and altitude holds simply
by releasing the sticks for sustained, stable hovering. And with the
sophisticated Waypoints system, pilots can program up to sixteen
locations in advance – ideal for creating complex action sequences or a
riveting collection of static images.

With a diagonal of 350 mm (approximately 13.75 inches), Xplorers are
among the largest in the company’s growing drone selection.
The Xplorer V is a complete package that includes the assembled
drone, a video-stabilized 3-axis camera gimbal and a high-quality HD
video/still camera. The Xplorer G includes a 3-axis gimbal, leaving camera
equipment to the pilot’s preference. The basic Xplorer requires a camera
and gimbal, giving the pilot maximum cost and equipment control.
Hobbico adds Xiro Xplorers to drone line


All Xplorer drones include:
• The assembled drone
• Factory-installed brushless power system
• Wi-Fi capable, 5.8GHz transceiver with holder
for iOS or Android smartphone
• Smartphone-programmable 16-point Waypoints
system
• Takeoff/Landing and Return-to-Home button
• GPS Auto-Pilot with Position and Altitude Hold &
Hovering
• Three automatic fail-safes
• Beginner, Amateur & Professional skill settings
• 3S, 5200mAh “Smart” LiPo battery
• Intelligent chargers for Smart Battery pack &
controller
• Spare props, tools
Additional Xplorer G & V features
• “Follow me” and “Circle around me” flight modes
• 3-axis, video-stabilized camera gimbal with vibration
absorbers
• Wi-Fi range extender
Xplorer V only feature
• HD 1080p video/14.4 megapixel still digital camera
• Two 3S, 5200mAh “Smart” LiPo batteries
Specifications:
Diagonal Dimension (all): 350 mm (13.75 in)
Weight: 995 g (2.19 lb), basic Xplorer; 1.22 kg (2.65 lb)
Xplorer G & V
Require: app (all); GoPro Hero 3 or 4 Camera (Xplorer G)
& gimbal plus camera (basic Xplorer)


Xiro Xplorer (basic). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $499.99
Xiro Xplorer G w/3-Axis Gimbal for GoPro®. . . $699.99
Xiro Xplorer V w/3-Axis Gimbal & HD Camera. $799.99

 

[Bartman]

Interesting that it has what they're calling "Creative" features similar to 3DR Solo and other products.

 

[Old Man]

Anyone that elects to use the 5.8 frequency band for command and control has a screw loose. I don't care who else is doing it, it's the weakest link in the entire system.

 

[Oceans Eleven]

"5.8GHz transceiver with holder"
I don't understand why the Tx would be in this band. Isn't this just inviting connectivity issues? And what about range? Even with unimpeded LOS it has got to suck! Don't mean to sound like Debbie Downer because overall, I like the specs of this aircraft and it's not bad looking either.

Another deal breaker for me however, is the damned "smart battery", which I generally hate because it makes it very difficult (or impossible) to use your own charger.

 

[Bartman]

i'm no expert but i'd guess 5.8 for video is different than 5.8 for control where the data stream is less bandwidth intensive and so likely to be more robust. video is a lot of data to stream and if you lose even a little of it the result is affected noticeably.