PhoneDrone allows your smart phone to fly

November 18, 2015|XcraftUAV

Hi everyone -

We wanted to share our project with this community and see what you guys think. It's a small quadcopter called the PhoneDrone and we have it on Kickstarter right now. The concept is to give your smart phone the ability to fly and follow you around while taking video and pictures. The PhoneDrone can be controlled with your Apple Watch or another phone or tablet. Your phone will be very well protected in the body of the copter.

The main Specifications

Weight: 350g (12.3 oz)
Dimensions: 267 x 231 x 56 mm (10.5 x 9.1 x 2.2 in)
Compatibility: iOS, Android, and Apple Watch - See compatible models below
Wireless Pairing: Wi-Fi
Flight Time: 15-20 minutes
Speed: 0-35 MPH
Payload: 200g (7.0 oz)
Patent-pending smartphone core design
Device Compatibility
iPhone: 4S, 5, 5C, 5S, 6, 6 Plus, 6S, 6S Plus
Apple Watch
Android: Designed to operate on Samsung Galaxy S II and newer. Will operate on most similar-generation Android smartphones.

API Release

Our team will be releasing the PhoneDrone Controller API to the market, allowing developers to build drone capability into their existing apps, and even create completely new apps around this technology - imagine the innovation.

Main Features

Easy to use - No drone experience necessary.
Affordable - Your smartphone already has a powerful processor and multiple sensors. Why pay for all those things again when buying a drone?
Familiar - Our companion app is simple and intuitive.
Packable - Pack PhoneDrone Ethos for next adventure. It will be ready at a moment's notice.
Compatible with all your devices - iOS, Android, and even Apple Watch!
Control and video streaming - Easily tether to another mobile device for control and video streaming.
Built-in charger - Charge from any USB source - or swap batteries for extended flight times.
A camera mirror - Shoot straight down, forward, or to the side