New Multirotor - The Aries Blackbird X10

[SamaraMedia]

Got an email from Adorama Camera this morning advertising a new multirotor, The Aries Blackbird X10. It will help you effortlessly capture and expand your cinematic options, recording at altitudes of up to 1640 feet and for up to 25 minutes per charge flying time!

The FAA is gonna love this one...I seem to recall one comment during the FAA hearings in DC this week some talked about the P2 at altitude of 1000' and above for 15-20 minutes.

All available to you for an amazing $699, even undercuts DJI on price point.

From what I'm finding it is something they released under their own brand.

 

[Old Man]

Checking out their press release I obtained the following, which does not mention an altitude but instead a range. Pretty similar to a Phantom. Agreed, range and altitude could be deemed the same thing, but that applies to just about every multirotor. Under line in the press release by me.

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwired - Dec 8, 2014) - Adorama (http://www.adorama.com), one of the world's largest photography, video, imaging and electronics retailers, today announced the availability of the brand new Aries Blackbird X10 (http://www.adorama.com/AIRBBX10.html), a professional, remotely controlled aerial quadcopter that captures First Person Video (FPV) from up to 1,500 feet. With its unique on-board camera, the Blackbird X10 is capable of shooting up to 1080P/30fps full HD video, as well as 16-megapixel still images in ultra-high resolution, with a flight time of up to 25 minutes per charge.


The high-tech chopper features integrated flight and camera control, 6-axis gyro stability, GPS accuracy, advanced intelligent flight control systems, a weather-protected build, and a wide, stable landing base.


Aries Blackbird X10 Feature Highlights Include:

• Up to 25-minute flight time per charge with external 5,300mAh lithium battery
• Ergonomic and uncommonly comfortable controller grip
• 500 Meter (1,640 Ft) Transmitter range
• 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi integration plus repeater to increase monitoring connectivity up to 1,000 feet
• Emergency safe return and auto land function
• Writes to MicroSD cards up to 32Gb
• Easy-to-use mobile interface with apps for iOS and Android