AMSTERDAM, IBC2015 –- September 8, 2015 -- GDU, the leading consumer drone manufacturer focusing on power and portability, today announced the company will provide a sneak peek of the company’s first consumer UAV at IBC2015 from 10:30-12:30PM on September 11th in booth A47 in Hall 8. The booth will be closed off until 12:30PM and only available to media. Attending media will be the world’s first to see the new device and be able to fly it within the test flight area of the booth. In addition, media who attend the initial sneak peek on Friday, September 11th will be added to the VIP list for the first round of review units sent to media.

The new drone is a very powerful product (max take off up to 3.8kg) that offers an entirely new perspective on consumer drones, complete portability. It is the world’s first drone to fold up into a convenient (iPad) sized package which will easily fit into a backpack; while packing remarkable power, enticing design and practical utilities. It has been ruthlessly tested in the world’s harshest climates to guarantee unconditional quality. The meticulously designed modular payload system allows users to quickly swap out gimbal/camera combinations which enables users to capture and share those spectacular moments with unbounded variety and truly vivid detail (not to mention unprecedented ease for first responders and firefighters).

Product Features:

• First fully collapsible package
• Absolute reliability
• Longer flight time
• Modular gimbal/camera options provide easily swappable combinations
• Camera options include 4K, 1080, infrared and GoPro
• Multi-controller option allows for easy teaching and sharing of a single UAV
• Screen sharing on up to three devices
• Follow me technology
• Advanced 1.0 interior positioning
• Advanced 1.0 interior positioning
• HD Transmission
• Comprehensive safety features

“Our drones will put all new power into the hands of outdoor enthusiasts and adventurers,” stated Joseph Haagensen, PR Manager for ProDrone. “The power, durability and portability of this device is a game changer -- when you add in the modularity of the gimbal/camera combinations, it will change the industry.”

The new product is not yet available for purchase, but will be launching soon for a price estimated between $800-3,000 depending upon package chosen. Full pricing will be announced at official launch in Q4.