Flight simulator programs? They're SO 1985.
Parrot's AR.Drone is an RC helicopter (okay, technically a four-prop "quadricopter") whose flight you control via your iPhone's Wi-Fi. Not only that, the unit comes with two video cameras and augmented-reality game apps that allow solo play (against a virtual battlebot) or head-to-head shootouts with your friends' AR.Drones. Add a protective prop hull for indoor flight, or if you just wanna make it look like the futuristic choppers in AVATAR.
This isn't the first RC copter we've drooled over in this blog, but it's the first one that's appropriate to said blog. Parrot debuted this gizmo at CES to squeals of geek delight, but will only hint to availability sometime this year. In the meanwhile, this video should help you decide if this is the year's must-have gizmo:





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It just amazed me that there’s so much I can do with my iPhone, Is it compatible with all the iPhone models? This is definitely a must have gadget for iPhone and RC toy fanatics… mini helicopter
I am also amazed that it is possible to control the Helis with a cell phone. Totally cool concept!