Find of the Month: Parrot
Summer is about to ‘take flight’ (puns!) and I thought it was high time I feature a spectacular, soaring gift idea in the form of…drones!
Parrot is one of the world’s top consumer electronics brands that’s particularly well known for producing drones (although it’s key to note they produce quite a few other products, like headphones, automotive gadgets, and a gadget that tells you when to water your plants). In their drone division, they produce a range of models from full-sized to miniature for experienced drone flyers and beginners alike.
Why do I think drones make a great gift idea? They’re totally of the moment and work for all ages. Kids learn about engineering and mechanics while adults get in touch with their inner whiz kid. They get you outdoors and off the couch. They can take amazing photos and videos and help you see our world in a new light. And they’re just plain cool.
Best of all, Parrot is currently offering $30 to $100 off all of their consumer drones until July 4, making it a particularly apt time to get into the drone game. Today I’m going to highlight a few of Parrot’s drones and minidrones so you can learn more about this burgeoning product category – and why Parrot should be one of your top picks!
Parrot Bebop 2 – $349.99 USD
Lightweight yet totally functional, the Bebop 2 is the signature drone in Parrot’s collection. It offers up to 25 minutes of battery life per flight and can be easily controlled via a smartphone or tablet. Available in three colours, the Bebop 2 is an ideal hobby drone if you’re also into video and photography – it captures amazing quality pictures (including a straight 90 degree vertical angle) that you can then edit with ease. Plus it works in all conditions, so if you want to snap your buddy carving the ski hill or them waterskiing over the ocean this summer, you’ve got a drone for all seasons with the Bebop 2.
Parrot Airborne Night Minidrone – $179.99
Take to the skies under the cover of night with this minidrone (one of several from Parrot) that’s designed to work day or night. This easy to control pint-sized drone features two headlights that can be adjusted for brightness, giving you the ability to play with your little robot well into the wee hours of the night. It takes just 25 minutes to charge up the battery and this minidrone still has photographic capabilities with a wide angle lens to take overhead photos. So cool!
Parrot AR.Drone 2 – $349.99
Many people see drones as like playing with a toy – but the AR.Drone 2 actually invites you to use it as a game. Yes, you can still fly it around and play with its two cameras like you would any other drone, with easy instant upload to YouTube and an online community of fellow drone heads. But it can also be synced up with AR.Flying Ace, which allows you to battle between two AR.Drones for a whole new level of interactivity. With tons of stunts and tricks to try out, you’ll love playing with the AR.Drone 2.
Parrot Jumping Race Minidrone – $159.99
Parrot doesn’t just produce flying robots – they’ve also got some fun on the ground models like MAX, which you see above. Designed for high speed fun, these on the ground racers are no less enjoyable to control and do tricks with. With speeds of up to 14 km/h (which is actually crazy fast when you see it in action), these awesome minidrones can once again be easily controlled via your connected device – and are even better when paired with another one for some head to head racing action.
Now excitingly, I’m giving away not one, but TWO Parrot Minidrones this month – the MAX Jumping Minidrone and the Airborne Night Drone. Want to win one of them? Here’s how to enter:
1) First & foremost: you must be a subscriber to the Canadian Gift Guide to enter this giveaway. It’s as simple as finding ‘The Gift of Gab’ box in the righthand column and dropping in your email or clicking follow. Then, tell me in the comments below by June 30, 2016, which Parrot Drone or Minidrone are you most interested in?
2) Entries are limited to one per person / per email address / per household (or more if you score bonus entries). A random draw will be conducted on or around June 1, 2016 to select the winner, who will have 48 hours to respond before another winner is chosen in their place.
3) Entries are limited to Canadians that have reached the age of majority in their province. Quebec is not eligible for this promotion.
4) Bonus Entry: Follow Parrot on Twitter, tag them and me (@cdngiftguide) in a Tweet about why you want a minidrone this flying season! Use the hashtag #flyingseason please and post a link to your Tweet below in a separate comment to earn yourself an extra entry into the draw.
5) Bonus Entry #2: Follow Parrot on Instagram and either Regram one of their photos and take a photo from their site and share it on your own feed, tagging them in it. Leave a link back to your photo in the comments below in a separate comment.
6) Bonus Entry #3: Like Parrot on Facebook and leave a wall post about which of their drones you’re most interested in taking for a test spin. Link back to your FB post in a separate comment below.
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I’d like to get the Parrot AR Drone for my grandson – he’s competitive and I think he would like the challenge of competing with other Dronies. In the meantime the mini drones you are giving away would be a good starter to see if he really has an interest.
The Parrot Bebop 2 would be the most interesting one for me. My son would love it for the photography.
The Parrot Bebop 2
I would choose Parrot Bebop 2 – $349.99 USD Versatile and takes great video and Photos.
I’d be interested in the A.R. Drone 2 because it seems more multifunctional and since you can use it as a game, that seems fun!
I’m most interested in the Parrot Bebop 2. Looks cool!
The Parrot bebop 2 looks really good. I subscribe as well.
Tweeted https://twitter.com/Nicolthepickle/status/737984462600953856
fb post https://www.facebook.com/Parrot/posts/10153571986668344
https://twitter.com/janicour/status/737983795228332032
The parrot bebop looks neat. My kids have been asking for a drone for awhile I am a subscriber.
My grandson would like the airbourne night drone
https://www.instagram.com/p/BGHMIZMqg9y/?taken-by=janicour
I would love the Parrot Bebop 2
The Parrot Beebop 2
The Parrot race jumping drone looks awesome.
All of the drones are super cool, but my favourite is the Parrot Bebop 2.
I know a fella who would love the Parrot Bebop 2. (and I wouldn’t mind it either if he shares lol) And I am amazed at the long battery life they offer, most drones that I have looked at don’t. Thanks for this fab giveaway. And yes, I happily subscribe too.
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I would love to have the Parrot Bebop 2, it would be great for my photography.
My two boys would love a Parrot drone. They had two (cheaper versions) and they have conked out already!
I like the Parrot Airborne Night Minidrone.
I am most interested in the Airborn drone. My two sons would love to try this.
Parrot Bebop 2 would be the coolest for the youtube videos we have been creating. It would get some really awesome aerial shots of our adventures.
i like the The Parrot Beebop 2
I’d love to win the Parrot Bebop 2 for my brother, he’s extremely passionate about photography!
I’d love the Parrot Night mini drone. I think it would be so much fun!
I would love the Parrot Bebop 2, had to sell my DJI Phantom because airspace laws were too restrictive to use it for video work.
I like the Airborne Night Drone it would be fun to play with.
I would like the night mini drone.
I don’t mind to have either one of them!
I’m already a subscriber. I’m most interested in the Parrot Airborne Night Minidrone. Thank you for the chance!
I am interested in the Parrot Airborne Night Minidrone , like the idea of night flyting.
I think the Parrot Bebop 2 would be a lot of fun. My son’s girlfriend has a drone and they have a lot of fun with it. It doesn’t have a camera, so having one with a camera would really add to the excitement. I know they would both enjoy a drone with a camera. My grandson would also enjoy having a drone of his own. He likes to use theirs when they come to visit.
I think the Parrot Airborne Night Minidrone is really cool. I like that you can still take pictures even though it’s dark outside
I want to fly off my balcony with the Parrot Bebop 2 and watch the faces of the people at the bus stop down on the street. Hilarious!
I’m most interested in the Parrot Bebop 2. Having a good camera and awesome battery life would be great.
Of the two minidrones for the giveaway the Airborne Night Drone looks the most interesting.
I also tweeted:
https://twitter.com/manquilor/status/738156191818256387
ANY of these would be awesome to have!
I think these drones are just the best gift to give to someone. So much fun to operate. Love all this new technology. Any one of these would be awesome to win.
the hydrofoil drone looks cool
Parrot Jumping Race Mini drone looks great
My son would love the Parrot Bebop 2. The Night Minidrone is also pretty cool.
I would really love the hydrofoil drone
The Parrot Bebop 2
I’m a subscriber to the Canadian Gift Guide. I’m most interested in their BZZ Jumping Night Drone. Very cool!
I would like any of them but from the choice I have I think I would really like to own the Parrot Airborne Night Minidrone
The Jumping race drone would be great for my nephew!
Bonus Twitter Entry: Followed Parrot on Twitter & tweeted https://twitter.com/SoulSeeker0/status/738209391212564481
Bonus Entry #2: Followed Parrot on Instagram and https://www.instagram.com/p/BGIxIZ2h06x/
I’d love to get the parrot bebop 2 for my husband!
Definitely would love to try out the parrot bebop 2 because of the video and camera capability
I like the Parrot Airborne Night Minidrone!
My grandkids would love the Parrot AR Drone 2!!
I am most interested in the Parrot Bebop 2
this one looks interestingParrot Airborne Night Minidrone – $179.99
I love the the Airborne Night Drone
Definitely the Parrot Bebop 2!
I like the AR Drone 2.0 most!
tweeted https://twitter.com/VictoriaEss2/status/738374623386046465
regrammed: https://www.instagram.com/p/BGJ8L6TO-4X/?taken-by=victoriaess2
I’d love to win the Parrot Bebop 2 as I could take pics and videos to share with my mom so she would feel she is here .
I like the
Parrot Skycontroller
The Parrot Bebop 2 looks awesome! My husband would be so excited.
I like the Jumping Night Drone. That is pretty cool. I didn’t even know Drones could do that! I subscribed.
I would love the Parrot Bebop 2 for my son – he would get so much use out of it!
I am most interested in the Parrot Bebop 2 Drone for sure.
I’m most interested in the Parrot AR.Drone 2 – $349.99
I am most interested in the Parrot Bebop 2. It looks amazing and so much fun.
I subscribe
I followed and tweeted https://twitter.com/pinksuzanne/status/738415550888566784
I liked on FB and commented https://www.facebook.com/Parrot/posts/10153574461453344
I love the looks of the Parrot AR.2 Drone amazing
The Bebop 2 interests me the most with 25 min. flying time.
I like the Parrot AR. Drone 2.
I like the Parrot Bebop 2 Drone
I had no idea they had something like the Airborne Night Drone – that would be incredible to play with!
Parrot Bebop 2 – $349.99 USD
I love the Hydrofoil Drone!
I would choose Parrot Bebop 2
the beebop parrot would look good on me!.
I am most interested in the Parrot Bebop 2.
My tweet: https://twitter.com/sharklady71/status/738570016233230336
Goodness gracious great balls of fire , I followed on twitter, instagram & liked FB. I like the Parrot Bebop 2. Pick me, pick me! Your next winner!!! Show me the money!!! It would be a dream come true and means more to me than anyone else to win. Starving artist here desperately needs the drone to work and eat. Winner, winnner. Chicken dinner. A life changing experience. Top of my bucket list. Thank you for the awesomeness, the contest, and generosity. Dear Santa: I’ve been nice. My X-Mas wish this year is to win this contest.
I LOVE THE Parrot Airborne Night Minidrone – $179.99
I would love the Parrot AR.Drone 2
The Parrot Bebop 2, because I’d like to be able to take pictures with my drone
I subscribe by email. I love the Bebop 2 https://us.store.parrot.com/en/bebop-2/378-bebop2.html#/color-white
dorcontest at gmail dot com
Bebop 2 would be my choice. I don’t know much about drones yet but think this would be awesome to play around with.
Thanks
I am a subscriber. The Bebop 2 Parrot Bebop 2 interests me the most.
I’m a subscriber…the Parrot Bebop 2 is the drone I’m most interested in.
The The Parrot Bebop 2 would be AMAZING I work in media and cannot think of a better way to get the best creative pics and shots thanks for such a great chance ; )
Twitter – https://twitter.com/canadacontest/status/738918397145030656
the parrot bebop 2 looks super fun
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Bebop 2
The cargo one, and I’m not sure if I’m subscribed? I follow from the thing on the side bar …sigh
https://twitter.com/jackalJarrod/status/739120031443738625
I am a subscriber and I would choose Parrot Bebop 2. My grandson would love this.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BGPQpqEjiT1/?taken-by=ferret_binabug my first ever regrann thingy
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The parrot Bebop 2 looks awesome!!
I am a subscriber
I would love the airborne night drone, it would be cool to try a drone at night.
My grandson would love the Parrot Jumping Race Minidrone.
the parrot Bebop 2. entry pls
I subscribe to your blog. I’m most interested in the Parrot Bebop Drone Skycontroller.
my fb entry https://www.facebook.com/Parrot/posts/10153582094773344
I am most interested in the Parrot Airborne Night Drone
My IG Bonus https://www.instagram.com/p/BGUgeO1L94R/?taken-by=lillianmb23
I’m most interested in the Parrot Bebop 2
~Jonnie
the Parrot Bebob 2 is most interesting…takes good pics and durable in all seasons
the Parrot Bebop 2 is most interesting
I am most interested in the AR.Drone 2
Love the Parrot Bebop 2. Interested in the video and photography feature.
I’d like the Parrot Bebop 2 because of the photography and video feature. Thanks.
I’m a subscriber! The Airborne Night Drone looks pretty cool. Flying in the dark!
Tweeted! https://twitter.com/tracydeanne/status/740904585599012864
Regram https://www.instagram.com/p/BGb6o_vzKq0/?taken-by=tracydeanne1
Im a subscriber! Im most interested in the MAX Jumping Minidrone
Parrot Airborne Night Minidrone $179.99
Tweeted https://twitter.com/marlibu/status/741232546990673920
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I think my daughter would really like that Parrot Jumping Race Minidrone
Parrot AR.Drone 2
The Parrot jumping mini drone is cool !
the Parrot Bebop 2 for the photography aspects of it
I like the Parrot Bebop 2, for the quality photography
I’m a subscriber and I’m interested in the Parrot Bebop 2, the photography is what I’m interested in
Airborne night drone looks cool!
always wanted to try a drone
I am a subscriber and I am most interested in the Parrot Bebop 2 since the photography and ability to control with a tablet would be great.
The Parrot Bebop 2 is neat – I like the photography option.
Parrot Airborne Night Minidrone would be best for fun and work! Cheers!
I’m a subscriber and I am most interested in the Parrot Bebop 2!
I tweeted https://twitter.com/RebTheCatSitter/status/742855105658028032
I liked Parrot on Facebook and commented https://www.facebook.com/Parrot/posts/10153600036153344
I love how sleek and cool the Parrot AR Drone 2.0 looks
MAX Jumping Minidrone – Probably best to keep the little ones away from anything with spinning blades.
here the link to the tweet – https://twitter.com/OTownHodor/status/743509598364176384 Good Luck everyone
I think the Parrot Bebop 2 would be absolutely amazing.
I really like the Parrot Airborne Night Minidrone.
tweeted about it https://twitter.com/daddysask/status/744234720460865536
posted on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Parrot/posts/10153608732283344
regrammed on instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/BGzlkodzQAC/?taken-by=daddysask
The Parrot Bebop 2 is the one I like
I would chose the Parrot Bebop 2. It has so man great features and is all seasons!
I am most interested in the Airborne Night Drone.
Parrot Skycontroller – these wold be s much fun!
I like the Parrot Bebop 2!
I am most interested in the Parrot Bebop 2!