While I may be more interested in the rather stunning-looking Zik wireless headphones, Parrot has also gained a reputation for making very good consumer drones, and the company has just announced an upgrade to its most premium model. The Bebop 2 Power can fly for longer than its predecessor, takes smarter photos, and now comes in a stealthy black paint job.

The standout feature of this new quadcopter has to be the amount of time it can now spend airborne. The battery of the original Bebop 2 was good for 25 minutes of autonomous flying. That's essentially more than doubled in this new Power model, with two included batteries offering 30 mins of flight time each – one hour in total. It's apparently better at imaging, too, with new AI smarts and modes to make your photos and videos look better.

New piloting modes will help you get around more easily, with a sport mode for getting from A-to-B as quickly as possible, and a video mode for smoother, more considered flight while filming. Taking off also gets an upgrade, as you can now simply throw it up in the air and it will automatically steady itself and begin its flight. Check out the video below to see what that looks like.

In the box, you not only get the sleek black drone itself and two batteries, but also a Skycontroller, and a pair of Cockpitglasses 2. The all-new FPV goggles are more compact, lightweight, and even foldable for increased portability. The Skycontroller has a range of 1.24 miles (2km) and coupled with the glasses you'll get a precision piloting experience.

The Bebop 2 Power FPV Pack is available right now on Parrot.com, where it'll set you back $599 (in the UK, it's going for £629.99). You should be able to find it at other retailers later this month, too.

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