PowerEgg: 4K easy to use drone for everyone
Beijing based PowerVision has come up with a simple design for a drone that folds away neatly into itself and is capable of 4K video recording, making it a direct competitor to DJI. PowerEgg takes the consumer drone market to the next level with the world’s first gesture-based one-handed drone controller. PowerEgg MaestroTM. With PowerEgg Maestro, takeoff and landing can be done with the push of a button so that anyone can fly PowerEgg right out of the box. The one-handed remote has motion sensing capabilities, allowing the user to interact with and manipulate the drone in flight via gesture recognition through advanced, integrated accelerometers and gyroscopes. Users can control up-down, left-right, and near-far motions. PowerVision separated the flight processor and base station from within PowerEgg Maestro to enable its one-handed gesture-based capability. This allows for future PowerEgg and potentially third party controller and upgrade options. For users that require enhanced control, PowerEgg also comes with a traditional two-handed remote control. “As an established innovator in the commercial drone industry, our goal was to take PowerVision’s technology expertise and package it in a form factor that everyone interested in flying a drone could relate with and enjoy immediately,” said Wally Zheng, Founder & Global CEO of PowerVision Technology Group. “We designed PowerEgg to be the consumer drone for everyone. It’s sleek, compact and portable but also easy to operate, making it simple for anyone to launch and capture special moments on camera.”
PowerEgg’s sleek and innovative design makes for easy drone portability. It delivers long distance real-time video transmission up to five kilometers (approximately 3.1 miles), is equipped with HD video transmission and has a maximum flight time of approximately 23 minutes. With its Vision Positioning System, PowerEgg can fly indoors, low to the ground and in GPS-free areas. PowerEgg’s visual and ultrasonic sensors scan the ground beneath it for patterns, enabling it to identify its position and move accurately. PowerEgg’s integrated 4K UHD camera can produce professional-grade photographs and videos with panoramic 360 degree views on a 3-axis gimbal, delivering stabilised aerial views with an immersive “spherical” experience. In addition, PowerEgg’s flight software includes multiple automated flight modes that let the user easily frame their shots while the PowerEgg automatically manages its flight path. These PowerModesTM include Follow Me, Orbit, WayPoint, and Selfie mode, and are easily accessed through the iOS or Android user interface.“With the power to enhance anyone’s lifestyle, PowerEgg is truly revolutionary. For the first time a consumer drone delivers three key elements: stunning design, powerful features and operational simplicity,” said Chih-Che Tsai, CEO of PowerVision Robot Corporation, the U.S. subsidiary of PowerVision Technology Group. “Ideal for family fun or for professional use, PowerEgg is the best flying camera for capturing special moments, unique experiences and your greatest adventures.”
Key Product Specifications
Weight: 4.6 lbs (Battery and propellers included)
Maximum Flight Speed: 13 m/s (Professional mode)
Maximum Ascent/Descent Speed: 5 m/s ascending; 2 m/s descending (Professional mode)
Maximum Flight Time: Approx. 23 mins
Vision Positioning System Range: Altitude Range: 0.66 – 13.12 ft. Surface with clear pattern and adequate light (Lux >15): Hover Accuracy: Vertical: +/- 0.1m (When Vision Positioning is active, 0.2 – 4 m); +/- 1 m
Horizontal: +/- 0.2m (Surface with clear pattern and adequate lighting); +/- 1.5 m
Digital Image Resolution: UHD: 3,840 x 2,160 30p
FHD: 1,920 x 1,080 30/60/120p
HD: 1,280 x 720 60/120/240p
Photo: 4,254 x 3,264
Max Transmission Distance: Maximum 3.1 mi (Subject to regulation and local operating conditions). Distance will be shorter for CE.
PowerEgg Flight Battery Capacity: 6400mAh
Pricing and Availability
PowerEgg is available worldwide in white and priced at $1,288 USD MSRP through the online store. http://store.powervision.me Users who order PowerEgg during the pre-order period (Aug. 24, 2016 through Sept. 30, 2016) will receive:
Pre-Order Exclusive
Standard
PowerEgg Backpack (MSRP $218 USD)
PowerEgg aircraft body
PowerEgg Maestro Remote Control
Two-Hand Remote Control
PowerEgg Smart Battery
Battery Charger
Base Station
