DreamQii Introduces PlexiDrone to
Make Aerial Photography Easier than Ever Before
Swarm capability allows pilots to fly multiple drones
at once, all from a single mobile device
Toronto,
OCTOBER 1, 2014 – 9:00 a.m. ET
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Today, DreamQii introduces PlexiDrone – the first
ultra-portable, swarm-capable, easy-to-control camera robot made for
professional photographers, film-makers, hobbyists and developers.
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Attentive to market feedback
from film-makers and photographers, DreamQii realized the demand for an
extremely portable aerial photography platform. In response, DreamQii engineered
an ultra-compact solution that can be assembled or disassembled in less than a
minute, with no tools.
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With DreamQii’s PlexiDrone, you
will never have to crop landing gear or propellers out of your footage. A
perfectly-positioned camera stabilization system combined with cutting-edge
retractable landing gear give PlexiDrone a completely unobstructed 360-degree
field of view.
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The PlexiDrone is compatible
with a variety of cameras including standard point-and-shoot, GoPro, Sony
Action Cam and others under 1KG (the maximum payload). No tools are needed in
order to swap out the payload with other cameras or custom hardware on-the-fly.
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DreamQii’s PlexiDrone is also a
development platform where makers can create and share custom payload modules.
Easy access to a developer’s port and power port make the PlexiDrone an ideal
development platform.
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Using the PlexiHub, a single user
can control a swarm of PlexiDrones. The PlexiHub is a proprietary Bluetooth-enabled
bridge that acts like a wireless router for drones. This allows one user to
simultaneously capture aerial footage from multiple vantage points. Swarm
technology extends usage scenarios by allowing a single user to control a
network of drones to accomplish goals like following search grid patterns or
surveying larger surface areas.
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PlexiDrone is controlled through
any smartphone or tablet using DreamQii’s custom PlexiGCS (ground control software). PlexiGCS is a next-generation control
platform that allows the user to operate one or many PlexiDrones with a range
of up to 1 mile. Users interact with a 3D map to identify stationary or moving points
of interest, draw desired flight paths and send commands. PlexiGCS eliminates
the need for expert piloting skills and a bulky RC remote control (although one
can still be used if desired).
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The PlexiDrone is a social
robot with customizable voice prompts designed to engage, inform and entertain
the user. Instead of watching for status indicators like blinking or
color-coded LEDs, PlexiDrone talks to you and informs you of its status.
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With removable snap-fit arms, the
PlexiDrone can fit in a container the size of a lunch box. DreamQii has focused
on creating an appealing industrial design to match what consumers would expect
from an off-the-shelf, ready-to-fly retail package.
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DreamQii will also offer the
PlexiPack – a sleek and stylish hard-shell backpack designed to make
transporting PlexiDrone easy. The
PlexiPack brings a lifestyle element to the PlexiDrone experience.·
- Starting today, DreamQii’s
PlexiDrone is available for pre-order through Indiegogo. There are multiple
perk levels or “kits” to match any contributor’s needs, including:
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The PlexiDrone Starter Kit
which includes one PlexiDrone, one PlexiHub, one battery and one battery
charger.
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The PlexiDrone Pro Kit comes
with everything included in the Starter Kit, as well as a high-performance
brushless camera gimbal for smooth footage (camera stabilization).
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The PlexiDrone Ultimate Kit
comes with everything included in the Pro Kit, as well the PlexiPack. In retail
stores this package will sell for roughly $1399.
- Shipping to the U.S. and internationally, DreamQii will deliver the first batch of PlexiDrones in spring 2015.
- Follow DreamQii on Twitter and
Like DreamQii on Facebook to stay updated with the campaign. To learn more and
order your own PlexiDrone, check out http://www.dreamqii.com.
Quotes:
Klever
Freire, Co-founder and CEO, DreamQii:
“Historically, drones have been difficult
to assemble, expensive and not consumer-friendly. Even the do-it-yourself
drones require extensive expertise, offer complex instructions and the costs
add up quickly. The PlexiDrone makes it easy for anyone to capture amazing
photos using an easy-to-assemble drone that can be controlled by the devices
you already have and can carry the camera you already love to use. Consumers
demand simplicity and we believe the PlexiDrone is the first drone to fulfill
that expectation.”
About
DreamQii
DreamQii is a Toronto-based robotics company that develops
easy-to-fly drones, powered by next-generation control software with industrial
strength capabilities. Its first product is the PlexiDrone, a consumer grade
professional-use drone that snaps together in under 45 seconds, with no tools
required, and works with your favorite camera and mobile device. DreamQii is
the brainchild of co-founder and CEO Klever Freire, previously a flight design
engineer at Bombardier. Klever has assembled an experienced team of
co-founders, designers and developers to work on the DreamQii vision: to bring
an easy drone-flying experience to consumers.
Paul @ MM - This looks like a dream drone! Hopefully get our hands on one ASAP and show you what it's capable of!
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