Drone Parrot Jumping Max test

Here is the test of a drone that does not fly, but which rolls: Drone Parrot Jumping Max.

Drone Parrot Jumping Max: a drone like no other

Ten years ago, the Jumping Max Race was called a radio controlled vehicle. In 2015, they say a drone. Indeed, if you are used to a drone being a small flying object (like me), you will be surprised by unpacking the Max Jumping drone.

On the box, you can see the drone, which looks more like a race car than a helicopter, and we have a glimpse of the proposed functions: jumping and rolling, talking and listening through the drone, and finally the turbo boost. As usual with the Parrot drones, you need to download Freeflight 3 (iOS or Android), which will allow you to control the Jumping Max Race.

To use the Jumping Max Race, you have to connect it via Wi-Fi. Indeed, while the Rolling Spider that I tested was used via Bluetooth, it is used in Wi-Fi, taking advantage of greater scope. I do not know if I am special or not, but I found that the Jumping Max Race was much easier and intuitive than the Rolling Spider. In just a few minutes I managed to drive it properly.

Rolled, jumps, turns

The Jumping Max Race drives up to 13 km/h and jumps to 75 cm. It may sound a little bit, but believe me, inside it is enough. As the photo above suggests, you see what the drone sees when you pilot it in the Freeflight 3 application. In this way, if you are quietly sitting in your office chair, you can still bring your drone on the other side of the apartment with no problem.

However, there is a significant latency between the drone and your smartphone. It is sometimes annoying and it is better to have an eye on the Jumping Max Race to see where it goes in real time.

The Jumping Max Race allows Freeflight 3 to make some jump sequences and fun figures, such as a jumping tops for example. It must be confessed that Parrot did well this point. Another thing I appreciate about this drone is the autonomy. You will have about 20 minutes of fun per charge, which is much better than a drone that flies for example Hover Camera (around 8 minutes).

Last thing that makes the Jumping Max Race is an interesting drone in my opinion: the spacing of the wheels is adjustable, to allow two different driving modes. Spread the wheels and enjoy excellent handling. Shorten the distance between the wheels and you can sneak everywhere. The procedure is instantaneous and it is quite practical.

Overall, this drone is very fun and especially resistant. It always falls on its wheels, and does not become damaged at all.$99 for this Jumping Max Race.

 

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