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Parrot Swing

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User ratings:
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3 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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6 editorial reviews
Table Of Contents_Why We Like It – Parrot Swing DroneSpeed/PowerRangeDurabilityCamera FeaturesValueParrot Swing Drone Wrap Up Reader Rating0 Votes09.6Expert RatingThe Parrot Swing Drone is a unique flying device that gives you impressive battery life and a high flight time. If you want to find the best drones, you want to have an option for in-flight modes, as well as spot-on control. And, for those looking for the best fixed-wing drone, a well-working remote, such as the Parrot Fly Pad controller, is […]Read more
Parrot introduced its fixed-wing drone Parrot Disco about ten days ago, and it was on display at IFA, although unable to fly due to the space...Read more
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Pros

  • everything looked and felt fine
  • Flypad provides a much better experience
  • Strong and easy to understand

Cons

  • the camera will NOT capture video
  • the Parrot Swing isn t too expensive
  • color doesn t designate which way they should turn or be installed

Key specs

  • 4
  • 7 min.
  • 8 m/s
  • yes
  • 0.3 Mpx
  • Remote Control + Phone/Tablet
  • yes
  • no

Parrot Swing - Pros & Cons

Parrot Swing

Pros

  • everything looked and felt fine
  • Flypad provides a much better experience
  • Strong and easy to understand
  • an advanced flight controller and reliable sensor
  • Everything was packed beautifully
  • great
  • it is very useful for taking pictures at great heights
  • Flypad offers better handling
  • material of the device is flexible and can take an impact pretty well
  • incredibly stable and easy to control using

Cons

  • the camera will NOT capture video
  • the Parrot Swing isn t too expensive
  • color doesn t designate which way they should turn or be installed
  • the drone will flop over on its side
  • the flight time per battery charge is just that
  • The Swing is a little more expensive
  • Too many are simply trying to capitalize on affiliate revenue
  • there is no camera attached to this device
  • Parrot does not include an external charger to charge both batteries simultaneously
  • The underside is mostly hollow
  • rounded plastic

Parrot - Video Reviews (9)

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Parrot Swing - Full Specifications

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Flight
Max Flight Time7.0 min.
Max Speed8.0 m/s
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Camera
Built-in camerayes
Camera Resolution0.3 Mpx
VR headset compatibleno
Live Viewyes
Video recordingyes
Photography ModesSingle Shot
Maximum FPS at the highest resolution60.0 fps
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Dimensions
Number Of Rotors4
Weight2.57 oz
Body MaterialPlastic
Rotor MaterialPlastic
Colour of product
  • Black
  • White
Width12.8 in
Depth4.96 in
Height4.76 in
Foldableno
Propeller guard includedyes
Weight (with prop. guard)2.57 oz
Led Lightsyes
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Battery
Battery includedyes
Capacity550.0 mAh
TypeLithium Polymer
Charging time30.0 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 functionno
Follow me functionno
Flight Planningno
GPSyes
Autonomous Flightno
Automatic Landingno
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Controller
Frequency2.4 GHz
Compatible OS
  • Android
  • iOS
Range60
Battery Capacity200.0 mAh
Battery Type
Lithium Polymer
Device HolderSmartphone
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Connectivity
Bluetoothyes
Wi-Fiyes
USByes
Mobile appyes
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Misc
Primary useRecreation/Hobby
Control SystemRemote Control + Phone/Tablet
Software TypeProprietary
Memory card readeryes

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Parrot Swing Parrot - Editorial Reviews (6)

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Parrot Swing Parrot Swing Drone Review
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Gadget Review
Published: 01.03.2021
Parrot Swing Drone Review
4.8

Table Of Contents_Why We Like It – Parrot Swing DroneSpeed/PowerRangeDurabilityCamera FeaturesValueParrot Swing Drone Wrap Up Reader Rating0 Votes09.6Expert RatingThe Parrot Swing Drone is a unique flying device that gives you impressive battery life and a high flight time. If you want to find the best drones, you want to have an option for in-flight modes, as well as spot-on control. And, for those looking for the best fixed-wing drone, a well-working remote, such as the Parrot Fly Pad controller, is […]

Parrot Swing Parrot Swing drone review – The Gadgeteer
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The Gadgeteer
Published: 18.04.2017
Parrot Swing drone review – The Gadgeteer
Parrot Swing Parrot Minidrones Mambo and Swing Hands-On Review
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Ubergizmo
Published: 05.09.2016
Parrot Minidrones Mambo and Swing Hands-On Review 

Parrot introduced its fixed-wing drone Parrot Disco about ten days ago, and it was on display at IFA, although unable to fly due to the space...

Parrot Swing X marks the spot for the Parrot Swing drone (hands-on)
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CNET
Published: 06.10.2016
X marks the spot for the Parrot Swing drone (hands-on)

The X-shaped drone features a unique design that lets it fly horizontally while being able to take off and land vertically.

Parrot Swing Parrot SWING VTOL Drone - First Look and Review - Droneflyers.com
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Published: 25.03.2018
Parrot SWING VTOL Drone - First Look and Review - Droneflyers.com

Introduction I recently purchased a Parrot Swing VTOL Drone (quadcopter) along with the Bluetooth Controller pad. The Swing is remarkable in that it is very different than any Drone currently on the market…due to the VTOL abilities. For the uninitiated, that means it can take off and land (and fly) like a quadcopter, but it …

Parrot Swing Parrot Swing drone review: Tiny, smart and lots of fun
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Pocket-lint
Published: 11.11.2016
Parrot Swing drone review: Tiny, smart and lots of fun

On the whole, the Parrot Swing is a fun toy, and at £120, it's not hideously expensive. It can take (really bad) pictures, it can take off and land

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