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Parrot MiniDrone Rolling Spider

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User ratings:
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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9 editorial reviews
The affordable and fun Rolling Spider quadcopter is also the easiest to pick up and fly (or drive).Read more
In this Parrot Rolling Spider review, you'll learn about the quadcopter's maneuverability, flight time, controls, and much more!Read more
Is it a good idea to spend the money on the Parrot Mini Drone Rolling Spider? What issues should you be aware of before you put down your hard earned cash?Read more
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Pros

  • sensors
  • it will remain stable while in the air
  • quadcopter is super-easy to control and fly

Cons

  • it doesn t come with spare props
  • the drone s wheels in this Parrot Rolling Spider
  • Rolling Spider only comes with one set of propellers

Key specs

  • 4
  • 8 min.
  • 4.9 m/s
  • yes
  • 0.3 Mpx
  • Phone/Tablet
  • no
  • no

Parrot MiniDrone Rolling Spider - Pros & Cons

Parrot MiniDrone Rolling Spider

Pros

  • sensors
  • it will remain stable while in the air
  • quadcopter is super-easy to control and fly
  • a very solid beginner drone for under $100
  • honest
  • straightforward
  • and insightful reviews
  • Rolling up walls is relatively straightforward
  • the fun and features it brings
  • it s sturdy
  • it still manages to keep itself stable

Cons

  • it doesn t come with spare props
  • the drone s wheels in this Parrot Rolling Spider
  • Rolling Spider only comes with one set of propellers
  • the drone s battery takes about 90 minutes to charge
  • Rolling Spider is its limited battery life
  • Media does not control and is not responsible for the content of external websites
  • the Rolling Spider is not your ordinary mini-quad
  • plastic motors from obstacles that will inevitably come into its path
  • no video capture
  • without the wheels and the experience was more cumbersome
  • they are shot straight down - so no shots through the neighbours windows

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Parrot MiniDrone Rolling Spider - Full Specifications

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Flight
Max Flight Time8.0 min.
Payload Capacity0.35 oz
Max Speed4.9 m/s
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Camera
Built-in camerayes
Camera Resolution0.3 Mpx
VR headset compatibleno
Live Viewno
Video recordingno
Max Image Size640x480
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Dimensions
Number Of Rotors4
Wingspan5.51 in
Weight2.29 oz
Body MaterialPlastic
Rotor MaterialPlastic
Colour of product
  • Blue
  • Red
  • White
Width5.51 in
Depth5.51 in
Height1.5 in
Propeller guard includedyes
Weight (with prop. guard)2.29 oz
Led Lightsyes
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Battery
Battery includedyes
Capacity500.0 mAh
TypeLithium Polymer
Charging time90.0 min.
Charging via USByes
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Features
Ready To Flyyes
Bind and flyno
Altitude Holdyes
Position Holdyes
Headless Modeno
Collision Avoidanceno
Return to home functionyes
Follow me functionno
Flight Planningyes
GPSno
Autonomous Flightno
Automatic Landingno
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Controller
Compatible OS
  • Android
  • iOS
Range20
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Connectivity
Bluetoothyes
Wi-Fino
USByes
Mobile appyes
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Misc
Primary useRecreation/Hobby
Control SystemPhone/Tablet
Software TypeProprietary
Parts Available
  • Rotor Guards
  • Rotors
Memory card readerno

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Parrot MiniDrone Rolling Spider Parrot - Editorial Reviews (9)

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Based on 9 reviews
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Parrot MiniDrone Rolling Spider Inexpensive drone fun for novice flyers
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Published: 20.08.2014
Inexpensive drone fun for novice flyers

The affordable and fun Rolling Spider quadcopter is also the easiest to pick up and fly (or drive).

Parrot MiniDrone Rolling Spider Parrot Rolling Spider Review
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Beginner Flyer
Published: 30.08.2015
Parrot Rolling Spider Review

In this Parrot Rolling Spider review, you'll learn about the quadcopter's maneuverability, flight time, controls, and much more!

Parrot MiniDrone Rolling Spider Parrot Mini Drone Rolling Spider Review | Dronbit
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Dronbit
Published: 07.03.2016
Parrot Mini Drone Rolling Spider Review | Dronbit

Is it a good idea to spend the money on the Parrot Mini Drone Rolling Spider? What issues should you be aware of before you put down your hard earned cash?

Parrot MiniDrone Rolling Spider Parrot Rolling Spider MiniDrone Review - QuadcopterHQ.com
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Parrot Rolling Spider MiniDrone Review - QuadcopterHQ.com
Parrot MiniDrone Rolling Spider Parrot Rolling Spider Drone Review - Sciautonics.com
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Sciautonics.com
Published: 01.06.2015
Parrot Rolling Spider Drone Review - Sciautonics.com

The Rolling Spider is a 55g technology that’s fun to fly. This Parrot Rolling Spider drone review takes a look into this tiny quad and its features.

Parrot MiniDrone Rolling Spider Parrot Minidrone Rolling Spider review: an indoor drone for big kids
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the Guardian
Published: 12.08.2014
Parrot Minidrone Rolling Spider review: an indoor drone for big kids

It has a tiny battery life, but this robust minidrone will whet the appetite of drone-curious pilots for £90. By Samuel Gibbs

Parrot MiniDrone Rolling Spider Review: Parrot's Rolling Spider Minidrone
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New Atlas
Published: 18.09.2014
Review: Parrot's Rolling Spider Minidrone

Small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, yet noisy enough to irritate everyone around you in eight-minute bursts, there's plenty of fun to be had with Parrot's new Rolling Spider Minidrone. Billed as an easy-to-use toy with a bag full of pre-set trickery, the Rolling Spider is aimed at drone…

Parrot MiniDrone Rolling Spider Parrot Jumping Sumo And Rolling Spider Review: Mini Bots Best For Drone Newcomers
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TechCrunch
Published: 11.08.2014
Parrot Jumping Sumo And Rolling Spider Review: Mini Bots Best For Drone Newcomers

Parrot is trying to expand the reach of its consumer drone products with two new gadgets now available to buy, the Jumping Sumo and the Rolling Spider. The names are slightly silly, just like the products themselves, which give you a taste of the full drone experience at a fraction of the price, an…

Parrot MiniDrone Rolling Spider Review: Parrot Rolling Spider
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WIRED
Published: 03.10.2014
Review: Parrot Rolling Spider
3.0

The drone-maker's latest $100 quadcopter is a great way for pilots -- especially the youngest ones -- to discover the joys of flying. It's also a hackable platform that tinkerers will take great joy in customizing.

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