Parrot AR.Drone Controller app for Android released + SDK

Remember the AR.Drone quadricopter or that AR.Pursuit augmented reality game? The AR.Drone is the first ever quadricopter that you can fly with your Android smartphone/tablet. Here's good news from the company behind AR.Drone. Parrot has released a new free Android application called AR.FreeFlight. It's the first official application made for piloting the Parrot AR.Drone. For developers, there's also a special SDK allowing users to "create new applications dedicated to the AR.Drone on the Android platform."

For those who haven't yet heard of it, Relying on Wi-fi connection the AR.Drone creates its own Wi-Fi signal enabling the control through your smartphone/tablet. You won’t need any additional network connection and will enjoy a control range of up to 50 meters.

For more information about the AR.Drone or to watch tutorial videos before your first flight connect to www.ardrone.com. Parrot's AR.FreeFlight is available for download FREE in the Android Market in the Racing category.