Parrot AR.Drone 2.0
Parrot AR.Drone 2.0
Product Information
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Overview
Intuitive
Download AR.FreeFlight 2.0, the free control application, from the App Store in iTunes and you're ready to fly. By tilting your device, you control the direction of your AR.Drone, and by releasing it, the AR.Drone is instantly stabilized.
Record and share in HD
As you fly, the HD video is recorded and sent directly to your device. With one click, upload your video from the user-friendly interface seamlessly to YouTube or share your pictures on Picasa. With the new piloting application, everything is simple and done wirelessly in an instant. For pilots looking to shoot longer videos, a USB plug-in has been added for larger recording storage.
Pilot like a pro
Thanks to the AR.Drone's autopilot feature, anyone can be an expert as the embedded sensors allow for easy take-off and landing. The new AR.Drone 2.0 also features the exclusive and patented Absolute Control piloting mode for beginners that can be adjusted with your growing expertise.
Explore more
With the new AR.Drone 2.0-generated WiFi N Connection, you can fly as far as 165 feet away. The AR.Drone 2.0 pressure sensors on-board provide unique stability that will automatically correct and maintain a still position in the air regardless of altitude and wind up to 15 mph.
Join a community of pilots
Keep track of your flight data, location, photos and videos and share them with a community of other pilots from all over the world thanks to the AR.Drone Academy. Check who is flying in your neighborhood or watch videos from pilots at the other end of the world.
Acrobatic
This flip move is exclusive to AR.Drone 2.0. Become a daring pilot and perform barrel rolls by simply hitting a button.
Indoor and outdoor hulls
The full hull shield protects the AR.Drone from impacts that occur during wild battles against enemies hidden in the rooms of the house. The streamlined colored hull is aerodynamic, allowing greater control outside.
High durability and easy repair
AR.Drone is made of carbon fiber and high-resistance PA66 plastic. You can replace all parts for easy repair.
Augmented reality games
Not only can you see what the AR.Drone sees with the front-mounted camera, you can play a wide variety of games in augmented reality. AR.Games are available in the App Store in iTunes. Choose from a selection of single-player and multiplayer games, using the AR.Drone's camera and the augmented reality applications. Shoot enemies or other drones.
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Highlights
- Quadricopter remotely controlled your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad
- Take photos and record video in high definition during flight
- Share your videos and photos directly to YouTube and Picasa
- Interchangeable hulls designed for both indoor and outdoor use
- Fly and battle with other Drone users via a self-generated Wi-Fi network
- AR.FreeFlight app provides intuitive controls (free download from App Store in iTunes)
- SIngle- and multiplayer augmented reality games available from the App Store
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Did you notice?
You get two cameras, front facing and bottom facing, that stream live video images to the screen of your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad. -
Apple Recommends For
Useable indoors or out, this is great fun for anyone with an iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad. -
What's in the Box?
- Parrot AR.Drone
- One indoor hull and one outdoor hull
- Battery and battery charger
- Four adapters (EU, US/JP, UK, Aus/NZ)
- Sticker for outdoor hull (for multiplayer battles)
- User manual and quick start guide
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Tech Specs
- Width : 29 x 11 in./73.6 x 27.9 cm (with hull)
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Manufacturer Information
Part Number
- Mfr. Part Number : PF721002
- UPC or EAN No. : 3520410007286
Warranty
- Note : Products sold through this website that do not bear the Apple Brand name are serviced and supported exclusively by their manufacturers in accordance with terms and conditions packaged with the products. Apple's Limited Warranty does not apply to products that are not Apple-branded, even if packaged or sold with Apple products. Please contact the manufacturer directly for technical support and customer service.
- Warranty : One year
Compatibility
iPhone models
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iPhone 3GS
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iPhone 4
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iPhone 4S
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iPhone 5
iPad models
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iPad 2 (2nd generation)
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iPad (3rd generation)
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iPad (4th generation)
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iPad mini
iPod models
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iPod touch 4th Generation
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iPod touch 5th Generation
Ratings & Reviews
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Great product. Needs improvement. Read below.
Pros:
Very fun to play with.
Extremely durable shell.
Powerful motors.
Stops automatically if the blade is obstructed.
Easy t o replace individual parts.
Easy to understand instruction videos.
Several games for it on the App Store®
Unable to save pictures or videos. - Only pictures via screen shots.
Adjustable max altitude, tilt, and alt increase.
Gyroscope control or directional pad.
A lot of online support.
Easy to use interface.
Cons:
The battery only last for about 15 minutes and then needs to be recharged.
It doesn't handle well in light or strong wind.
The range isn't as good as i expected. It starts to skip at about 30-50ft, unobstructed.
The charge level lights on the charge indicator didn't work correctly.
After charging for hours and the charger indicated it was charged, when connected the system reported the battery at less than 50%. - The last two problems can be either a problem with the charger, with the battery, or both.
After a couple of crashes, some of the blades became loose and had a slight wobble. I couldn't fix them and it flew fine. It was only noticeable when the blades were spinning.
The indoor haul started to get torn up around the inside edge of the blade enclosures. Presumable because the blade digs into it when something is bumped.
Camera quality was ok. The front camera was about the same quality as camera on the back of an iPod Touch® or the front camera of an iPhone®. The bottom camera was not as good of quality. Reminded me of security videos they show on the news.
NOT good as a spy plane. It makes considerable noise.
Recommendation:
While this is a great product. It has much room for improvement. Before buying this you should research other options to be sure it is right for you. …- Written by Bradley C from Omaha
707 of 794 people found this useful
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Great Fun
I had this up and flyig right after the battery was charged. Absolutely fantastic and fun to fly. This is incredible.
So far I cannot get my android motorola to connect the flight app to the unit. It says it can't find it, but I know that there is some setting lurking out there that I need.
For now I am using my ipad 1 and the free software to control it. Push a button - it takes off and hovers in position. Tilt the ipad and the unit tilts in the direction you do so it goes that way. release the button on screen and the unit levels itself and hovers.
Set maximum alt easily. Set max amount of tilt easilly. Push a buttton and it lands itself straight down.
This thing has enormous fun built in and the camera is fantastic. I haven't tried the games yet because I don't know anyone that has one besides me around here, but I have no doubt these will be a real hit. Especially as the open source apps come online and really open up the gaming.
I used to be a professional pilot. I love this thing …- Written by Dennis P from Eugene
327 of 369 people found this useful
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AR Drone 2.0 - The ultimate fun......
My kids got me the AR Drone 2.0 for father's day from the Apple Online Store....Had the best father's day out at the beach with th is toy. It was so easy to control and responded to commands from my iPad without any delay. Very stable & easy to fly..i felt like en expert flying RC's after just 5mins. Very robust. I crashed twice but it left not even a hint that it crashed. Indoor use is even better. I can maneuver around furniture with great ease. But one now and enjoy it forever. Video functions works really well. Fun, Fun, Fun! …
- Written by DENNIS V. M from Ventura
318 of 365 people found this useful
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Buy this only if you own an android device
Ar freeflight 2,0 and intuitive tilt control....is not available on apple device and nobody know why and for how long. This is a r idiculous situation for a serious company. They dont tell about this on the parrot web site and on apple store. Android device work very well with absolute control, i would not be surprise that apple over protective politic is the main responsible of this situation.
Wait before buying this drone
android 3
apple 1 …- Written by Frederic M from Longueuil
15 of 23 people found this useful
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Currently crippled for iOS devices.
This drone used to be great. It is now crippled on iOS as of some point in March when they "updated" their apps to disallow all th e cool functionality. No "intuitive" flying modes are available. Don't know already how to fly RC stuff really well? Don't buy this. …
- Written by Merrick B from ALBUQUERQUE
11 of 15 people found this useful
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I decided on an iPad Mini just for the AR Drone 2.0
I have had many RC toys-- planes (now toothpicks), boats and cars-- and this is the easiest, most rugged, and the most capable.
Some software features will make use of iOS devices which have GPS chips and also those with Internet connection (like the iPad Mini with cellular capability), but if your device lacks those, it will not detract from the flying and video abilities.
Ease: With half a charge remaining, I landed, handed my iPad to a friend who had never flown any such craft before, gave him thirty seconds of instruction, and away he went, only landing when the battery ran low.
Rugged: My indoor shell and blades show signs of contact with solid surfaces, but no repairs have been needed as a result. My outdoor shell is pristine despite equal use. That is why I felt comfortable handing the controls over to an inexperienced friend. I checked, and parts are inexpensive and available at my local hobby shop, at Apples Stores, and online. Many videos on how to repair (easy) and modify the Drone are on YouTube.
Capable: I can pilot the Drone to any point in space within its (~50 meter) range or land it with precision on its own box. For show-- I fly it close and then pet it as it hovers beside me before sending it off again. The videos are great and in HD.
iPad: Of course, I really like my iPad Mini. Some users claim to get better flying range from an iPhone, but whatever range difference their may be has not been an issue for me. …- Written by Walter C G from Austin
6 of 8 people found this useful
Questions & Answers
Answers from the community
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Does this Parrot Ar 2.0 drone break down a lot
- Asked by Daniel C from Eau Claire
- Feb 25, 2013
Answer
Starting out as a novice and now after about 40 flights: While I have collected some scratches, the re have been no breakdowns, no parts to replace, and no decrease in performance. The indoor hull does its job (and it shows!) and the outdoor hull assumes the user is aware of any threatening obstacles.
Mine once did battle with a lampshade, and the lampshade had to be replaced, but the Drone was fine (and, perhaps I detected, a little smug, afterwards). Yes, it is tough. …- Answered by Walter C G from Austin
- Apr 9, 2013
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How can the drone 2.0 repeat a earlier flight ?
- Asked by John B from Pflugerville
- Apr 7, 2013
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AR FreeFlight requires iOS6. What app do I use with 1st gen iPads?
- Asked by Samy C from Freehold
- Dec 26, 2012
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Will the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 work with the iPad mini?
- Asked by Miles T
- Nov 22, 2012
Answer
Yes it works with
iphone,ipad,ipod and ipad mini- Answered by Anders S from Mount Eliza
- Dec 3, 2012
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How faer away can it fly from your phone? I live on a 150 bluff above 100ft tree's can it fly above the trees?
- Asked by Thomas G from Rochester
- Sep 23, 2012
Answer
yes you can fly just above the trees but I would not try it. losing a product like this would be a h uge waste of money. The drone can fly 160ft away from you and probably a little further but the connection may not last compared to what's around you. …
- Answered by Daniel O from Gaithersburg
- Oct 1, 2012
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How many mega pixels does the camera have
- Asked by Montego W from Perth
- Nov 1, 2012
Answer
The resolution is spec'd at 720p... by definition this would be just shy of 1 megapixel assuming a w idescreen aspect ratio. …
- Answered by Todd L from Mullica Hill
- Nov 15, 2012
