Take aerial video and pictures like a pro!

Parrot Bebop Drone, the ultra-light drone with a  full HD camera digitally stabilised on its 3-axis!

With Bebop Drone, Parrot demonstrates its technological expertise and confirms its commitment to the civil drone market. The Bebop Drone is a super-high-tech leisure quadricopter with features similar to those of a professional one!

Equipped with a 14 megapixel fish-eye camera, the Parrot Bebop Drone takes images and video of the world in a 180° field with remarkable image quality. Featuring a fully digital technology of image stabilisation, the Bebop Drone captures video despite the movements inherent in aerial footage.

The combination of numerous sensors gives it impressive stability and great maneuverability when piloting with a smartphone or a tablet.
The use of the lastest Wi-Fi 802.11ac MIMO and  four ceramic antennas 2.4GHz and 5GHz ensures an unequalled reach.

For even more extreme piloting experiences, the Parrot Bebop Drone can be piloted with an optional controller compatible with FPV glasses.

Parrot expands its range of leisure drones with the Bebop Drone that takes professional-quality images.

A 180° vision

Parrot Bebop Drone is equipped with a 14 megapixel fisheye-lens front-facing camera that records video in Full HD (1080p x 1920p) and streams live immersive views of the flight to the screen of the piloting Smartphone or tablet. The pilot can control the angle of the camera simply with his thumb, directly from the piloting application. The shifting on a 180° angle is fully digital.

Thanks to algorithms developed by Parrot engineers, the Bebop Drone benefits from an exclusive 3-axis image stabilisation system that maintains the angle of the view steady, regardless of the inclination of the drone and movement caused by turbulence.

The camera of the Parrot Bebop Drone is mounted on an ingenious structure with rubber shock absorbers that cushion vibrations. The images taken by the Bebop Drone are digitally treated thanks to the Parrot P7 Dual core processor, its GPU and a proprietaryImage Signal Processor. The landscapes are captured on the 8Gb flash memory of the Parrot Bebop Drone  with  stunning precision and sharpness.

After  landing the drone, videos (MP4 format) and photos (JPEG and DNG formats) can be transferred onto the piloting device or a computer via Wi-Fi or the embedded micro-USB connector.

Astounding stability

The Parrot Bebop Drone is piloted via Wi-Fi through a free application available for iOS and Android Smartphones and tablets.
To guarantee optimal stability of the quadricopter, without compromising maneuverability, the Bebop Drone integrates data coming from numerous sensors:

o        One 3-axis accelerometer
o        One 3-axis gyroscope
o        One 3-axis magnetometer
o        One ultrasound with a reach up to 8 meters
o        One pressure sensor
o        One vertical camera

A  MIMO Wi-Fi connection
The Parrot Bebop Drone  is equipped with 4 Wi-Fi antennas so it can manage the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequencies in MIMO (Multiple Inputs Multiple Outputs) format.
The Wi-Fi liaison uses the latest Wi-Fi 802.11ac.
Depending on network interference, the pilot can select the frequency of their choice.

The Bebop Drone integrates a GNSS chipset that associates the GPS, GLONASS and GALILEO data. The Bebop Drone  is capable of autonomous flight and automatic return to the take-off position. The BebopDrone automatically records the data of each flight to the  Parrot cloud: “Pilot Academy”.

A featherweight of high technologies

About 50 engineers, specialising in digital signal processing, aeronautics, Wi-Fi radio and industrial design, worked on the development of the Parrot Bebop Drone,  a high performing high-tech jewel weighing 380g without its hull (400g with the hull) and enabling indoor and outdoor flights without the risks linked to the weight of more imposing drones.

1.        Mother board (Parrot P7 dual core CPU and quad core GPU – 8GB flash memory – All are fixed on a magnesium shelf that acts as an electromagnetic shielding and as a radiator.)
2.        Fisheye lens (6 optical elements – 14 megapixels sensor)
3.        Brushless outrunner engines
4.        Glass fibre reinforced (15%) ABS structure
5.        Three-blade propellers in Polycarbonate with fast disassembly system
6.        Inertial measurement unit (GPS+Glonass+Galileo – 3-axis accelerometer – 3-axis gyroscope – 3-axis magnetometer – pressure sensor)

7.        Wi-Fi MIMO antennas (2 double-set of ceramic antennas for 2.4 and 5 GHz)
8.        Vertical stabilisation camera (Every 16 miliseconds, an image of the ground is taken and compared to the previous one to determine the speed of the Bebop Drone)
9.        Ultrasound sensor (Analyses the flight altitude up to 8 metres)
10.        Hull in EPP (Clips and unclip easily, to adapt to indoor and outdoor flight – Protects the propellers against potential bumps. Can be removed to reduce wind resistance  )
11.        Anti-vibration rubbers

Freeflight 3.0: An ultra intuitive application

The Parrot Bebop Drone comes with a free piloting application, FreeFlight3.0, for iOS and Android Smartphones and tablets. The ergonomics of the application have been developed to offer  perfect ease-of-use and to let the pilot focusing on the pleasure of flying. On the welcome screen, the pilot accesses the ground functionalities: Piloting, photos/videos, flight plan, Cloud ‘Pilot Academy’.

When the ‘take off’ button is touched, the Parrot Bebop Drone starts its engines, takes off, stabilises and awaits the pilot’s instructions. The left thumb activates a virtual joystick that enables control of the altitude of the drone, its rotation and movements while tilting the smartphone/tablet, to indicate the direction: forward, backward, left, right.  The right thumb enables control of the angle of tilt of the front camera while flying.

A ‘flight plan’ piloting mode enables the pilot to program an autonomous flight, using the functionalities of the GNSS chipset. When the ‘landing’ button is touched, the Parrot Bebop Drone lands smoothly. A ‘Return Home’ button makes the Bebop Drone come back to its take-off position, guided by GPS.

Skycontroller: fly further, higher*

To benefit from a more powerful Wi-Fi connection, Parrot will offer the  Skycontroller as an option.

Equipped with an amplified Wi-Fi radio and 4 antennas, the Parrot Skycontroller extend the Wi-Fi range up to 2 kilometers.

The piloting Smartphone or tablet is fixed on a shelf that is compatible with the vast majority of tablets available in the market.
The pilot takes the helm of the drone via 2 joysticks.

For even more extreme flight experiences, it is possible to connect FPV (First Person View) glasses to the Parrot Skycontroller with the HDMI plug. Then, leaning the head will position the camera of the Bebop Drone!

*Expert pilots and beginners should take the helm of leisure drones in a responsible manner and in respect of the local rules and regulations.

Parrot Bebop Drone technical data
−        CPU Dual core A9
−        Linux
−        Open source SDK
−        Wi-Fi:
·     Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
·     Wi-Fi MIMO 2.4 and 5GHz
·     26dBm
−        GNSS : GPS+Glonass+Galileo
−        Inertial unit: Gyroscope, Acelerometer, Magnetometer, Altimeter, Ultrasound, Vertical camera.
−        Battery : Lithium Polymere 1200mAh
−        Flight time: Around 12 minutes
−        Compatibility: iOS and Android  Smartphones/tablets
−        Weight: 380g without the hull – 400g with the
−        hull
−        Dimensions:
·     28x32x3.6 cm without the hull
·     33x38x3.6 cm with the hull
−        Parrot Skycontroller technical data
−        Android 4.2
−        Wi-Fi:
·     Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n up to 36dBm
·     Antennas directives range up to 2kilometres
·     Wi-Fi MIMO 2.4 and 5GHz
·     Second chipset Wi-Fi to connect to a  tablet
−        GPS
−        USB, HDMI extensions
−        Sun-visor included
−        Weight: 450g

Sun-visor included

The Parrot Bebop Drone and Parrot Skycontroller will be available in Q4, 2014
MSRP: TBA

ABOUT PARROT
Founded in 1994 by Henri Seydoux, Parrot creates, develops and markets advanced consumer technology products for Smartphones and tablets
Parrot also offers the most extensive range of hands-free communication systems on the market for cars. Its globally recognised expertise in the fields of mobile connectivity and multimedia around Smartphones has positioned Parrot as a key player of in-car infotainment.
Additionally, Parrot designs high-end wireless multimedia products dedicated to sound, and explores new possibilities with Bluetooth Smart technologies.
Finally, Parrot is expanding on the UAV market with the Parrot AR.Drone, the first quadricopter piloted via Wi-Fi and also with new solutions to address the UAV market for professional use.
Parrot, headquartered in Paris, currently employs more than 850 people worldwide and generates the majority of its sales overseas.
Parrot is listed on NYSE Euronext Paris since 2006. (FR0004038263 – PARRO)
For more information: www.parrot.com

MICHAEL BAY’S “TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION” TO FEATURE AN ORIGINAL SONG BY THE GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING BAND IMAGINE DRAGONS

THE BAND CONTRIBUTED CREATIVELY IN THE SCORING PROCESS WITH THE FILM’S COMPOSER STEVE JABLONSKY

WILL PERFORM LIVE AT THE FILM’S WORLD PREMIERE IN HONG KONG ON JUNE 19th

HOLLYWOOD, CA (May 13, 2014) – Director Michael Bay, film composer Steve Jablonsky and Paramount Pictures are collaborating with the Grammy Award-winning band IMAGINE DRAGONS to feature the band’s original music in the upcoming film “TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION,” one of the most anticipated movies of the summer.

Following an early footage screening of the film, IMAGINE DRAGONS wrote the original song “BATTLE CRY,” which Bay used in critical points in the film. Additionally, the band contributed original music during the scoring process by recording cues with Jablonsky, the film’s composer, and Hans Zimmer, who assisted in the process. The collaboration resulted in added depth to the sound of the film.

“We’re incredibly lucky that Dan, Wayne, Ben and Daniel were available to work with us,” says director Bay.  “I remember being drawn to the emotion of ’Demons’ and ’Radioactive’ the first time I heard those songs, and I knew I wanted that same energy and heart for this movie.  They’ve created a really epic, otherworldly sound for ’Battle Cry.’”

“The TRANSFORMER franchise has set the bar for cinematic innovation over the years, says Alex Da Kid, label head at KIDinaKORNER records. We are excited to collaborate with Michael Bay and Paramount Pictures and view this as an incredible global platform.”

IMAGINE DRAGONS will perform its new single live at the film’s worldwide premiere in Hong Kong, one of the locations in the film, on June 19th.

Grammy Award-winning rock band IMAGINE DRAGONS is one of the 2013’s breakout artists, having played to sold-out audiences in North America, South America, Europe, Japan, Australia and New Zealand. Their debut full length album, Night Visions,  (KIDinaKORNER/ Interscope Records) arrived on the Billboard Top 200 at #2 with the best first-week sales for a full-length debut by a new rock band in over six years.

Certified multi-platinum selling over 4 million copies worldwide, the album was propelled by the success of the multi-platinum single, “It’s Time,” with follow-up singles “Radioactive” selling over 10 million globally and “Demons,” which has sold over 5 million copies worldwide.  Rolling Stone proclaimed Imagine Dragons “the biggest breakout of the year” and Entertainment Weekly called 2013 the “Year of the Dragons.”

IMAGINE DRAGONS are Dan Reynolds (vocals), Wayne Sermon (guitar), Ben McKee (bass), and Daniel Platzman (drums).

“TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION” is the fourth film in director Michael Bay’s global blockbuster franchise. Mark Wahlberg, Stanley Tucci, Li Bingbing , Kelsey Grammer, Sophia Myles, T. J. Miller, Nicola Peltz, Jack Reynor and Titus Welliver star. The film begins after an epic battle that left a great city torn, but with the world saved. As humanity picks up the pieces, a shadowy group reveals itself in an attempt to control the direction of history… while an ancient, powerful new menace sets Earth in its crosshairs. With help from a new cast of humans, Optimus Prime (voiced by Peter Cullen) and the Autobots rise to meet their most fearsome challenge yet. In an incredible adventure, they are swept up in a war of good and evil, ultimately leading to a climactic battle across the world.

Produced By Don Murphy & Tom DeSanto, Lorenzo Di Bonaventura and Ian Bryce.
Based on Hasbro’s Transformers™ Action Figures. Written By Ehren Kruger. Directed By Michael Bay.

“TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION” opens in theaters on June 27, 2014.

NEW DETAILS ABOUT THE BATTLE COLISEUM MODE REVEALED

Earlier this year, BANDAI NAMCO Games Europe S.A.S announced the brand new Battle Coliseum Mode, where all the fierce pirates will show what they are made of! Today the leading developer and publisher is proud to reveal new details about this mode. A total of 20 characters will be playable in this arena, among them: Fujitora, “Flame Fist” Ace D. Portgas, Crocodile, the stunning Empress Boa Hancock, the whole Straw-Hat crew etc.! Players will be able to select their favourite character to get in the heated brawl against most of the fearsome bosses ONE PIECE universe got in its pocket!

For all the fans eager to get their hands on this brand new game on its Release day, they will be getting very unique content thanks to the “Straw Hat Edition”:

• Exclusive Costumes: 10 outfits – Luffy Strong World Outfit & the Anniversary Pack with 9 outfits commemorating Japan’s 15th anniversary of the One Piece animated series.
• A unique quest where the 2 brothers are re-united: “Flame Fist & Straw Hat”

The ‘Chopper Edition’ is also available for preorder now at selected retailers and includes:

• One Piece Unlimited World Red Straw Hat Edition
• Key Holder of Chopper
• 10 stickers of the Straw Hat Crew members and the game logo
• Wall scroll of Chopper
• Lanyard with Chopper
• Artbook
• The Takoyaki DLC Pack (3 costumes & 1 quest)

The challenging and promising ONE PIECE UNLIMITED WORLD RED game will Australia and New Zealand shores on 26^th June 2014 for PlayStation®3, PlayStation®Vita, Nintendo 3DS^TM and Wii U^TM.  .

For the latest news and updates, check www.OnePiece-Game.com. For the latest videos, check bngames.eu/OPunlimitedworldredvideos. For more information about BANDAI NAMCO Games’ entire line up, go to www.BandaiNamcoGames.com.au

JAWBONE’S MINI JAMBOX GETS SOCIAL WITH MULTI PLAY

Wirelessly Stream to Two MINI JAMBOX Speakers With Firmware Update From Jawbone

Sydney – May 14, 2014 – Jawbone® today announced a suite of new features for MINI JAMBOX™, its pocket-sized speaker that brings rich, clear sound wherever you go. A firmware update – available exclusively at Jawbone.com – enables Multi Play for MINI JAMBOX, which allows you to wirelessly connect two MINI JAMBOX speakers together, take turns playing from two Bluetooth devices, and separate the left and right channels to create beautiful stereo sound.

“Our always-with-you, great-sounding MINI JAMBOX has become social and even more entertaining with Multi Play,” said Travis Bogard, vice president of product management and strategy at Jawbone. “It’s the only speaker that delivers this kind of sound quality for its size, letting you enjoy and share all of your favorite audio wherever you are. And now that you can connect your MINI JAMBOX with a friend’s and each control the music from your own phones, it’s the most versatile speaker on the market. Our firmware update lets you take advantage of the latest functionality without having to buy an entirely new product.”

Instantly Connect with Multi Play

In seconds, Multi Play couples two MINI JAMBOX speakers to double the volume of a single MINI JAMBOX while streaming from one smartphone or Bluetooth device. After downloading the firmware update at Jawbone.com, simply press and hold the three buttons (Volume Up, Volume Down, and Play) at the top of each MINI JAMBOX until you hear a prompt. The speakers will quickly search for each other, then immediately connect – without interrupting your audio.

To make the experience even more fun and social, Multi Play allows a second smartphone or Bluetooth device to be introduced to the speaker grouping, so two people can take turns controlling the audio from their respective devices. Now you and a friend can link up your MINI JAMBOX speakers and your music libraries for twice as much volume and more tracks.

Once connected via Multi Play, each MINI JAMBOX can be setup to play in unison with the other for more overall volume, or in left and right stereo for a more dynamic, multi-dimensional listening experience. Press and hold the Volume Up and Volume Down buttons on one speaker to switch from unison to stereo when playing your most immersive music, movies and games.

LiveAudio® Technology 

The new MINI JAMBOX firmware update also adds Jawbone’s LiveAudio technology to MINI JAMBOX, which enables a three-dimensional listening experience from just one MINI JAMBOX speaker. LiveAudio uses crosstalk cancellation filters to separate the left and right channels for a larger sound stage and more depth of sound, without requiring headphones or two stereo speakers. Visit the new LiveAudio webpage at jawbone.com/liveaudio and to access the latest and best LiveAudio content, as well as a unique section for content creators who want to explore binaural recording.

Availability

Mini Jambox is priced at $229.99 and comes in nine eye-catching designs (Red Dot, Silver Dot, Graphite Facet, Blue Diamond, Aqua Scales, Purple Snowflake, Yellow Dot, Orange Dot, and Green Dot). ). It is available from Apple stores, Apple online and selected mobile/consumer electronic stores.

The Mini Jambox Firmware Update 1.3 with Multi Play is available today as a download at Jawbone.com.

About Jawbone®

Jawbone® is a world-leader in consumer technology and wearable products. We design products that can help improve people’s lives. Jawbone’s UP® and UP24^TM bands help people track and understand how they sleep, move and eat so they can make more informed choices to help them live better. The company is also the creator of the best-selling JAMBOX® family of wireless speakers, the award-winning Jawbone ERA® Bluetooth® headsets, and NoiseAssassin® technology.

Jawbone’s approach to lifestyle tracking is unique, with over 600 patents granted or pending related to its lifestyle tracking ecosystem and wearable technology manufacturing processes. Jawbone is privately held and headquartered in San Francisco.

Jawbone®, UP®, UP24™, JAMBOX®, MINI JAMBOX™, LiveAudio^®, Jawbone ERA®, and NoiseAssassin® are trademarks owned by AliphCom dba Jawbone in the U.S. and elsewhere. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

KUSHINA UZUMAKI JOINS THE FIGHT!

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, May 14, 2014, BANDAI NAMCO Games Europe S.A.S is proud to announce a new playable character for the upcoming NARUTO SHIPPUDEN ULTIMATE NINJA STORM REVOLUTION! Kushina Uzumaki, mother of Hidden Leaf’s hero, will be bringing her unique personality to the arena.

Kushina Uzumaki, second Jinchuriki of the Nine-Tails Fox and wife of fourth Hokage Minato Namikaze, is well known for her hot temper. Be prepared to witness how terrifying the red-haired tornado can be when she gets angry! Kushina’s appearance in NARUTO SHIPPUDEN ULTIMATE NINJA STORM REVOLUTION will be one of the keys to the brand new storyline between herself, Minato and his team members (Kakashi, Obito and Run during their youth).

NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM Revolution forPlayStation®3, XBOX 360 and PC Digitalwill be coming to Australia and New Zealand on September, 2014. Get the latest news about Naruto Games on http://www.Naruto-StormRevolution.com and join our community on: www.facebook.com/NarutoGames and www.twitter.com/NarutoVideoGame. For more information aboutBANDAI NAMCO Games Europe S.A.S. full line-up, please visit: www.BandaiNamcoGames.com.au

NEW GRID AUTOSPORT TOURING CAR GAMEPLAY VIDEO REVEALS ‘AGGRESSIVE, FAST’ RACING 

FORD vs. HOLDEN AT AUSTRALIA’S LEGENDARY BATHURST MOTOR RACING CIRCUIT CONFIRMED! 

SYDNEY 14^th May – Today Codemasters® revealed a new video showcasing the Touring Car discipline, one of the five unique styles of racing set to star in the game’s new world of professional motorsport, now playing at www.youtube.com/gridgame(http://youtu.be/-N4a4-PtJVk) .

In the video, gameplay footage of GRID Autosport’s Touring Car discipline shows how this famously competitive style of racing will be experienced in-game. Cars go head-to-head in robust packs, with drivers trading paint and crashing out as no quarter is asked, nor given, out on the track. The video also features Touring Car racing drivers explaining what players need to succeed in this discipline, including 2013 BTCC Champion Andrew Jordan from Pirtek Racing, Team Dynamics’ Matt Neal, and Motorbase Performance’s eight-time touring car title winner Fabrizio Giovanardi who comments, “You need to be fast, you need to be clever – it’s a fighting race, not just a speed race.”

Touring Cars was a popular style of racing from Codemasters’ classic TOCA series and to bring this style of racing into GRID Autosport, Codemasters has consulted with drivers to authentically recreate the handling of the cars and bring alive this unique racing experience. Matt Neal, three-time winner of the BTCC and one of the drivers who has lent his expertise to the Codemasters development team, explains the enduring appeal of this style of racing in the video, “It’s the cut and thrust, it’s the physicality of it all, getting your elbows out and getting stuck in. You need to know when to be aggressive at the right point and you’ve got to be very wary of who you’ve got around you.”

Touring Cars represented in the game include both modern and classic cars. Contemporary examples include the Honda Civic Touring Car, Ford Focus ST Touring Car, the Holden VF Commodore and its rival the Ford Falcon FG plus many more. Classic content includes the Nissan 1991 (R32) Skyline GT-R Group A and the Ford Sierra RS500 Cosworth Group A, two cars which fought out dramatic battles on track, plus the MINI Miglia and more. Touring races are held on the game’s real-world circuits, including the world famous Brands Hatch and Bathurst tracks, and offer players truly dramatic, immediate and intense racing.

In GRID Autosport’s huge career, gamers will specialise in their favourite racing discipline or conquer them all; players will feel the aggression of the pack in Touring Cars, manage tyre wear and race into the night in Endurance events, race Open-Wheel cars with precision, show car control in Tuner events and react on the fly in Street races. Each unique category features series dedicated to different classes, including Touring Cars, Hypercars, Endurance GT Cars, Prototypes, Single-Seaters, Super Modified vehicles, Drift cars and many, many more. Bursting with content, GRID Autosport features over 100 routes across 22 incredible locations and the world’s most exciting contemporary and classic high-performance racing cars to collect, tune and upgrade.

GRID Autosport is set to release on June 26^th across Australia & New Zealand for the Xbox 360 games and entertainment system from Microsoft, Windows PC and for the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system. A limited edition of GRID Autosport featuring exclusive additional content including the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupé Black Series Car, GRID Autosport Black Edition, is available to pre-order from leading ANZ retailers. Fans can keep up with all the latest updates straight from the studio by speeding over to www.gridgame.com and www.facebook.com/gridgame or follow the team at www.twitter.com/gridgame.