Introduction
One of the most serious competitors in the world of household UAVs in October 2016 introduced its new product – the Walkera Aibao intelligent flying platform. Based on current trends, the Walkera developers took into account all the important aspects and at the same time offered their own view on how they see the drone with the letter “Smart”.
Walkera Aibao Drone is the first drone that allows you to play in real flight.
Peculiarities
- 3 × game modes with augmented reality elements in real flight
- 5.8G FPV high definition system with max. delay 300ms
- Positioning 2 × GPS/GLONASS modules + 2 × ultrasonic sensors
- 12MP 4K camera (with built-in mechanical image damping system)
- 2 × preprogrammed flight modes
- Altitude Hold
- Auto takeoff/landing
- Return to remote
- Multifunctional control equipment DEVO F8E
- Max. speed up to 72 km/h
- Max. removal distance 1.5 km
- Max. flight time 18 min
- Mobile App for IOS/Android
Equipment
The developer offers Aibao in two trim levels:
- Aibao
- Aibao + extra battery
The simple kit will include:
- Walkera Aibao
- Control equipment DEVO-F8E
- 1 × intelligent battery 7.6V 5200mAh 39.52Wh LiPo
- 4 × rotors (CW/CCW)
- 4 × spare rotors (CW/CCW)
- Charger (for charging the drone battery and control equipment)
- Instruction (in English)
Specification
Drone
Positioning:
GPS/GLONASS + 2 × ultrasonic sensors
Flight controller:
FCS-280 AIBAO
Return home function:
Yes
Distance control function:
Yes
Point of Interest mode:
Yes
Waypoints mode:
Yes
Altitude hold mode:
Yes
Max. range of flight:
up to 1500 meters
Drone battery type:
7.6V 5200mAh 39.52Wh LiPo
Max. flight time:
18min
Max. horizontal flight speed:
GPS mode:
18km/h;
sport mode:
36km/h;
Altitude hold mode:
72km/h
Max. lifting speed:
18km/h
Max. sink rate:
11km/h
Max. removal distance:
up to 1.5km
Operating temperature range:
-25℃ to +60℃
Motors:
Brushless type WK-WS-28-014B(CW/CCW)
ESC:
AIBAO(CW/CCW)
Drone lighting:
LED
Drone weight (with battery):
570gr
Flying environment:
Indoor/Outdoor
Control equipment
Multifunctional control panel:
DEVO F8E
Radio frequency:
2.4GHz
Gyroscope:
6 axis
Battery type transmitter:
7.4V 6000mAh LiPo
Transmitter power:
100mW
Sensitivity:
-93dBm
Max. effective removal distance:
up to 1.5km
Camera
Matrix size:
1/2.3 Sony
Permission:
16MP
Field of View (FOV)
100° F2.2-2.8
Photo resolution:
16M
(4640×3480)
12M
(4000×3000)
8M
(3264×2448)
5M
(2592×1944)
Video resolution:
UHD:
4096×2160p@25fps;
3840×2160p@30fps
FHD:
1920×1080p@60fps
HD:
1280×720p@120fps
Video Format:
MP4/MOV
Supported types of memory cards:
SD/SDHC/SDXC Micro SD
Working temperature range:
-10℃ to +40℃
FPV system
Frequency range:
5.8GHz (Wi-Fi)
Max. removal distance:
800m
RF transmit power EIRP:
200mW
Video streaming rate:
>6Mbps
Delay time:
about 300ms
Operating temperature range:
-10℃ to +60℃
FPV display:
Smartphone/Tablet on IOS/Android
FPV Goggles:
supports
suspension
Stabilization device:
built-in mechanical damping system
Tilt angle:
13º
App
Mobile device:
IOS/Android
OS Requirements:
IOS8.0 and above/Android v4.4 and above
Application for virtual competition in real flight:
Walkera GO
Air Flight Application:
Walkera Drone
Appearance
Motors
Walkera Aibao Drone is equipped with high-efficiency WK-WS-28-014B(CW/CCW) brushless motors developed by Walkera Co.
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Autonomous flight modes
Aibao has two pre-programmed flight modes:
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Orbit flight
– performs an autonomous flight around the object selected for shooting at a given height, distance and at a given speed.
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Waypoint
– allows the user to set the future route of an autonomous flight through a mobile application, in order to subsequently concentrate their attention exclusively on aerial photography.
The selection and activation of modes will become available after installing and launching the Walkera Drone application.
Game modes of flight
Allows you to play in real flight. Thanks to augmented realityaugmented reality – AR) depending on the game mode, the pilot’s FPV display will display virtual objects that will closely interact with the drone during a real flight.
Game modes become available after installing and launching the Walkera GO app.
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Racing
— allows you to set up a track with elements of augmented reality in real flight conditions. Take flight by improving your flying skills.
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Battle
– a powerful virtual fighter will appear in the pilot’s field of vision, in order to win, conduct virtual shooting at enemy aircraft. In the future, it will be possible to play in the “Multiplayer” mode.
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Gold
– collect all virtual gold coins on a given route and get a reward to get access to the next route.
For a more complete experience of game modes, it is recommended to fly with FPV goggles/helmets.
Camera
On board is a 12MP 4K camera with a built-in mechanical image damping system. Provides high-quality photos and videos with a wide range of settings. The disadvantages include the lack of a full-fledged mechanical suspension, image stabilization is minimal.
Food
The Aibao drone is powered by a highly intelligent two-cell lithium polymer battery with a capacity of 5200mAh 39.52Wh. Provides a maximum flight time of 18 minutes. Full charge time is about 2 hours. In addition to the main telemetry displayed on the gadget’s display, the drone’s battery has its own external LED indication of the current state of charge, which is always welcomed by users.
Control
Walkera Aibao Drone is controlled by a multifunctional 16-channel remote control with a built-in 6-axis gyroscope – DEVO F8E. The operating frequency range is 2.4GHz. Provides a distance of up to 1.5 km in an interference-free area. Power is supplied from a lithium-polymer battery 7.4V 6000mAh. In the “Stand by” mode, the operating time is up to 48 hours.
FPV
First-person flight for Aibao is implemented via Wi-Fi at a frequency of 5.8GHz. The broadcast quality is ensured by the high-definition FPV system through the Walkera Drone mobile application pre-installed on a smartphone/tablet (IOS; Android). FPV quality: 1280×720p with 300ms max latency. In an interference-free zone, it provides video stream transmission over a distance of up to 800 meters.
flight properties
Like all smart drones, Walkera Aibao is not tied to the experience of owning a UAV. Due to its low weight, flawless electronics, coupled with high-performance brushless motors, Aibao Drone showed distinctive dynamics and controllability in the UAV niche in the test.
Price
Walkera Aibao Drone is sold by the developer in two configurations through store.walkera, as well as through well-known Internet trading platforms:
- Aibao – $469
- Aibao + battery – $495
Conclusion
Walkera Aibao from $469
pros
- Quality
- Design
- Compact
- 2 × GPS modules
- Pre-programmed flight modes
- dynamic
- Augmented reality in FPV flight
- FPV Quality
- Camera (capture quality)
- Ready to fly out of the box
Minuses
- No follow me mode
- The camera does not have a full gimbal (stabilization is minimal)
- Bulky control equipment
- Doesn’t fly around obstacles
Walkera Aibao is a drone that can give a game with elements of the virtual world in real flight. A completely different look at the role of a drone in human life. The quadcopter will be appreciated by both beginners and advanced amateurs with completely different preferences – FPV flight, photo and video shooting, AR entertainment. Fully justifies the money spent and is a “long-term” purchase. Age limit 16+.
A photo
Photo by Walkera Aibao Drone.
Video
Video from Walkera Aibao Drone.