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Re:Parrot Bebop by lmm on Monday June 02, 2014 @04:47AM (#7832494)
Can I control the Phantom from Android? All their site seems to be talking about ipads.
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Re:Parrot Bebop by dirktheman on Monday June 02, 2014 @06:04AM (#7832685)
If it is possible, you would be severely limited by the WiFi signal radius. I'd highly recommmend a normal 2.4 Ghz TX since they're designed for this stuff. The phantom comes with TX, but if you go the DIY route I can really recommend the Turnigy 9X from HobbyKing. It's only $60, has 9 channels, comes with receiver and people won't laugh at you because you're holding an iPad or a toy-like transmitter.
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Re:Parrot Bebop by voltagex_ on Monday June 02, 2014 @07:09PM (#7837093)
I'm fairly sure I've seen ways to interface the Turnigy 9X with phones via a headphone jack.
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Re:Parrot Bebop by newaccountfool on Monday June 02, 2014 @04:57AM (#7832515)
You might be able to but I would recommend it, using a good old 2.4ghz transmitter. You'll get more control and more range on that.
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