Traxxas Aton Quadcopter Video Review

Aton is the best of both worlds: unsurpassed 50+ mph speed in sport mode and ultra-stable camera platform in film mode
Aton features a fixed mount for your action camera and a powerful 3000 mAh 3s LiPo battery for stunt aerobatics
Easy for novice flyers with Dual-mode GPS, Air Brakes and Return to Home features; exciting for advanced flyers with its extreme agility
Brutally tough composite frame, high visibility LED lighting, and easy to read LED status bar
Fully customizable with dozens of different color and light combinations. Includes fast 3-amp LiPo balance charger


Film Mode Aton excels at capturing beautiful video and images with easy to use control that makes getting the shot virtually effortless. No previous experience with flight or radio control is needed.	Sport Mode If you want to learn how to fly and experience a different level of fun, Sport mode unlocks full throttle control for faster, more athletic flight. Aton’s 6-axis flight stability makes it easy to learn and explore, while always keeping the safety of air brakes and return to home a button press away. Press another button to perform flips and rolls make you look like a flight pro.	Expert Mode Expert mode is for the most experienced pilots who truly love to fly. Expert mode unlocks Aton’s full performance capability for exciting aerobatic flight, but still with the safety of air brakes and return to home. The air brake brings Aton to a full stop, hovering in place, to allow you to catch your breath and plan your next move.


Dual-Mode GPS Aton uses sophisticated dual-mode GPS to enable advanced features such as return-to-home, position hold, and app-adjustable flight ceiling and geofence boundaries. The GPS system is cleverly integrated into the roll hoop to shield it from radio frequency interference and protect it from physical damage.	Return to Home Aton lets you focus on filming your subject while it does the flying. Safely return to home at any point by pressing a button. Aton comes home automatically when your battery is low or if Aton travels beyond the geofence.	Status Bar Aton’s brightly lit status bar uses 4 bright green LEDs to inform you that all systems are go for take off. It’s easy to understand at a glance, without having to reference complicated instructions.	Rugged Design With decades of experience engineering the world’s fastest Ready-to-Race radio controlled models, Aton is built to go the distance with strong composite materials and proven design methods. All the parts are available to support Aton to keep it flying for years to come.


High Visibility LED Lighting Aton shines brightly with high output LEDs that light up the sky with brilliant color that helps you see and maintain your directional orientation during the day or at night. You can even change the colors of the lenses and body panels to improve visibility under different conditions.	iD Battery Technology Aton includes a 3000mAh 3-Cell iD Lipo battery and 3-amp charger. Traxxas iD batteries are compatible with the full universe of easy-to-use EZ-Peak chargers. With Traxxas Battery iD, just plug in the battery and press start.	Traxxas Flight Link The Traxxas Flight Link app allows you to use your smartphone to customize Aton’s flight settings such as geofence radius, flight ceiling, control rates and more. Future upgrades include FPV and 3-axis gimbal control.	Application Support Aton contains open source software components that are compatible with applications such as Mission Planner that allow you to view your flights on satellite maps. (Requires mirco SD card, sold separately.)