A fighting game using augmented reality developed for the AR.Drone

AR.FlyingAce is a game of air combat in augmented reality. It takes place between two AR.Drone armed with Plasma missiles. The game’s objective is to virtually shoot down the opposition AR.Drone.

One player selects the “create” option on the main menu and indicates his opponent’s colour and hull type (indoor or outdoor). The second player selects the “join” option in the main menu and also indicates the characteristics of his opponent. The game can then begin.

Once the AR.Drone enemy has been detected by the camera, a red cross-shaped timekeeper appears on the screen and the iPhone® / iPod touch® / iPad™ begins vibrating. The driver then has to shake his iDevice to activate the sending of a missile towards the other fighter.

Life bars of both AR.Drone are displayed on the sides of pilot screens, the bar on the right corresponding to the opponent. If the level ends before either player has lost his virtual life, the winner will be the one with the highest life bar.

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Accessories

Colored stickers (sold with the AR. Drone)

If the game is played with indoor hulls, players should place the colored stickers (sold with the AR.Drone) on it.