Parrot AR Drone 2.0

The AR.Drone 2.0 also features a 1 GHz 32-bit ARM Cortex A8 processor, along with an 800 MHz video DSP. The 720p video camera has a wide-angle lens that covers 92° and shoots video at 30 frames per second. As expected, the camera snaps JPEG photos, with video that can be stored via Wi-Fi directly to the remote control device in H264 format.

The drone offers a number of predefined autopilot modes, including traveling, panning, and crane. In addition to the three-axis gyroscope, version 2.0 is loaded with a three-axis accelerometer, a three-axis magnetometer, ultrasonic sensors for ground altitude measurement and a 60 FPS vertical QVGA camera for measuring ground speed.

The AR.Drone 2.0 is constructed out of carbon fiber tubes, high-grade 30% fiber charged nylon parts, and foam to insulate components from crash damage. The device is fully repairable and uses a 1000 mAH LiPo battery that is rechargeable (note: version 2.0 is also compatible with the original AR.Drone battery pack.)

Fly. Record. Share.

Download AR.FreeFlight 2.0 control application for free on the App Store or the Android Market
New ‘Absolute Control’ mode gives you an option to change levels from beginner to expert
Record and share videos and pictures directly from the piloting interface
Store and share your flight data (time, speed, altitude) to unlock community achievements
Geolocate your flights and connect with a community of pilots to see flights and videos from all over the world, and check who is flying in your neighborhood

HD Video Recording

Get high definition live video streaming to your smartphone or tablet as you’re flying. See a clean, sharp image just as if you were in the pilot’s seat.

HD Camera: 720p 30fps
Wide angle lens: 92 degree diagonal
H264 encoding base profile
Low latency streaming
Video storage on the fly with remote device
JPEG photo capture
Traveling, Pan, Crane predefined autopilot modes for video recording

Motors: Fly High. Fly Fast.

3 elements 1,000 mAH LiPo rechargeable battery
Specific high pitch propeller for great maneuverability
8 MIPS AVR CPU per motor controller
4 brushless inrunner motors with micro ball bearing and rare earth magnets, 14.5 watt & 28,500 rpm when hovering
Self-lubricating bronze bearings, tempered steel proper shafts
Low noise Nylatron gears for 8.625 propeller shafts
Emergency stop controlled by software
Fully reprogrammable motor controller
Water resistant electronic motor controller

Robust Structure

Go ahead and try your most daring tricks! This cutting edge design is made to last.

Foam to isolate the inertial center from the engine’s vibrations
EPP hull injected by a sintered metal mold
Carbon fiber tubes, 380g with outdoor hull, 420g with indoor hull
High grade 30% fiber charged nylon plastic parts
Liquid Repellent Nano-Coating on ultrasound sensors
Fully repairable: all parts and instructions for repairing are available on Parrot website

Electronic Assistance

AR.Drone 2.0 on-board technology gives you extreme precision control and automatic stabilization features.

16Hz 32 bit ARM Cortex A8 processor with 800MHz video DSP TMS320DMC64x
16bit DDR2 RAM at 200MHz
Wi-Fi b/g/n
3 axis accelerometer +/- 50mg precision
3 axis gyroscope 2000 degree/second precision
Pressure sensor +/- 10 Pa precision (80cm / 2.6 feet at sea level)
60 fps vertical QVGA camera for ground speed measurement
3 axis magnetometer 6 degree precision
Ultrasound sensors for ground altitude measurement
Linux 2.6.32
USB 2.0 high speed for extensions
Outdoor hull designed for flight outside