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The Parrot Mambo minidrone comes equipped with two new accessories that help turn the sky into a playground! Fire miniature balls at moving objects with the Cannon, or move objects through the air using the Transporter claw. You can also enjoy acrobatic tricks and flips in flight. This super robust and easy to handle Minidrone will measure up to all your challenges.Fly Responsibly:Before takeoff, update all software and firmware, and read the instructions thoroughly.See the FAA website for registration requirements and information about flying a drone safely: https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/. Additional state or local requirements may apply. Check your local jurisdiction. The following websites may help you make informed decisions about flying your drone: www.knowbeforeyoufly.org and www.modelaircraft.org.
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Got the kids a couple of these for Christmas. Couldn't resist a quad that shoots! Initial impression is good, not great. Design and construction, with one exception, are great. One of the springs came loose on a cannon after about 10 shots. The spring is what fires the cannon, so it's dead. The attachment point is hidden in the middle of the tiny housing, so I can't put it back on. Will see how good customer service is...
Flying these is fun. The grapple works well. However, controls are pretty sluggish and unresponsive. It's a good thing for beginners, not so much for experienced pilots. Even with the pitch and elevation opened up, the yaw is painfully slow. The quad itself feels well built, with decent power. It's capable of doing flips and rolls, but only through preprogrammed buttons. Very forgiving - altitude holds well, leveling is quick. Automated controls actually better than user controls.
Battery life is short, and not upgradeable. Parrot doesn't use standard batteries. You are stuck with using stock only.
These are fun to play around with inside, grabbing and shooting things. I dont think these are suitable for outdoors. They aren't acrobatic, and too heavy for the little batteries they use. For the price, you can get a quad that flies far better than these, just not one that shoots!
My Best Buy number: 3505056947
My Best Buy number: 3505056947
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I would recommend this to a friend!
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The Parrot Mambo minidrone comes equipped with two new accessories that help turn the sky into a playground! Fire miniature balls at moving objects with the Cannon, or move objects through the air using the Transporter claw. You can also enjoy acrobatic tricks and flips in flight. This super robust and easy to handle Minidrone will measure up to all your challenges.Fly Responsibly:Before takeoff, update all software and firmware, and read the instructions thoroughly.See the FAA website for registration requirements and information about flying a drone safely: https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/. Additional state or local requirements may apply. Check your local jurisdiction. The following websites may help you make informed decisions about flying your drone: www.knowbeforeyoufly.org and www.modelaircraft.org.
The Parrot Mambo minidrone comes equipped with two new accessories that help turn the sky into a playground! Fire miniature balls at moving objects with the Cannon, or move objects through the air using the Transporter claw. You can also enjoy acrobatic tricks and flips in flight. This super robust and easy to handle Minidrone will measure up to all your challenges.Fly Responsibly:Before takeoff, update all software and firmware, and read the instructions thoroughly.See the FAA website for registration requirements and information about flying a drone safely: https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/. Additional state or local requirements may apply. Check your local jurisdiction. The following websites may help you make informed decisions about flying your drone: www.knowbeforeyoufly.org and www.modelaircraft.org.
The Parrot Mambo minidrone comes equipped with two new accessories that help turn the sky into a playground! Fire miniature balls at moving objects with the Cannon, or move objects through the air using the Transporter claw. You can also enjoy acrobatic tricks and flips in flight. This super robust and easy to handle Minidrone will measure up to all your challenges.Fly Responsibly:Before takeoff, update all software and firmware, and read the instructions thoroughly.See the FAA website for registration requirements and information about flying a drone safely: https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/. Additional state or local requirements may apply. Check your local jurisdiction. The following websites may help you make informed decisions about flying your drone: www.knowbeforeyoufly.org and www.modelaircraft.org.
The Parrot Mambo minidrone comes equipped with two new accessories that help turn the sky into a playground! Fire miniature balls at moving objects with the Cannon, or move objects through the air using the Transporter claw. You can also enjoy acrobatic tricks and flips in flight. This super robust and easy to handle Minidrone will measure up to all your challenges.Fly Responsibly:Before takeoff, update all software and firmware, and read the instructions thoroughly.See the FAA website for registration requirements and information about flying a drone safely: https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/. Additional state or local requirements may apply. Check your local jurisdiction. The following websites may help you make informed decisions about flying your drone: www.knowbeforeyoufly.org and www.modelaircraft.org.