Optimus Prime have shown us some photos of the Microdrone UAV he took during the Airsoft Arms Fair 2010. But it costs £20,000 and is really made for tactical and law enforcement purposes, especially with its battlefield computer. We have had discussions with airsoft players who are also RC hobbyists about their plans to build a UAV for airsoft use, and even MadBull Airsoft has shown us a prototype of their UAV whose release date hasn't been announced, if ever it gets to be released.

But you can wait no more as there is a drone that may fit some of our needs for tactical intelligence for airsoft games. A French Company, called Parrot, now has this augmented reality AR.Drone Wifi helicopter that comes with two cameras. Might not really be useful for serious airsoft milsim games, but for some small-scale skirmishes, it might do the trick.

And it is not not only for skirmishes, and voyeurism. With augmented reality, you can have some fun in multiplayer combat even indoors.

This is a lightweight drone that is controlled using your iPhone or iPod Touch since these are wifi capable. The downside of this is that you need Wifi Connection to be able to use this. Perhaps Wimax will help, but it depends on coverage. if your skirmish area doesn't have wifi connection, or no wimax signal you're out of luck. But at home or office you can have a aerial combat against friends as long as you don't knock things out.

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It would be great if a radio controlled base centre can be built, then it will be even more useful for airsoft. At least an iPhone won't cost much than a battlefield computer.

You can also interact with Parrot to know more about the product by joining them at their Facebook Page.