The AR.Drone 2.0 Elite Edition
Our favorite newcomer to the suddenly crowded Wi-Fi quadricopter market comes from tech toy pioneers Parrot Electronics. It’s controlled using iOS or Android smart devices and captures 720p high-definition video that can be saved or streamed. The little bugger comes in three digi-cammo coloways—snow, sand and jungle—and packs an onboard stabilization system to ensure clear footage. The drone also has a handy “return home” function that makes retrieval easier. Parrot.com, $300

words: chris connolly | photo: fred simon