Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Quadcopter Elite Edition (Snow)

Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Quadcopter Elite Edition (Snow)

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Product Highlights 

• Built-In 1280 x 720p HD Camera
• Capture Video & Stills While Flying
• Fly Using an iOS/Android Mobile Device
• Works with AR.FreeFlight Control App
• Stream Video to Your Smartphone/Tablet

• Built-In Wi-Fi with 165' Wireless Range
• Multiple Sensors Provide Added Stability
• Onboard ARM Cortex A8 1GHz CPU with DSP
• Joypad & Absolute Flight Control Modes
• Performs Acrobatic Flips & Barrel Rolls

Overview 

The Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Quadcopter Elite Edition with Snow graphics is a remote controlled, four-propeller quadcopter with an integrated HD 1280 x 720p camera that supports video and still image capture while in flight. The AR.Drone 2.0 Elite Edition includes a lighter outdoor hull for optimal performance as well as an indoor hull that features prop guards. The AR.FreeFlight Control App allows you to use your iOS or Android mobile device to operate the aircraft from the ground as well as capture video and still photos. The device has built-in Wi-Fi to facilitate connection to your smartphone or mobile device, which provides a wireless range of up to 165' depending on conditions. You can use a joystick on your mobile device touchscreen or you can simply tilt and turn your mobile device to control the quadcopter.

The camera footage can be streamed directly to your mobile device using Wi-Fi for low resolution recording, can be recorded in full quality by inserting a USB flash drive or the Parrot Flight Recorder directly into the AR.Drone for onboard, in-flight recording. The AR.Drone 2.0's other notable features include an autopilot system, access to the AR.Drone Academy, multiple sensors for smooth flying and stability in the air, an onboard 1 GHz ARM Cortex A8 CPU running Linux, and support for acrobatic maneuvers including flips and barrel rolls. The AR.Drone 2.0 is also compatible with other apps including Director Mode, AR.Race 2, AR.Rescue 2 and Astro Drone.

Mobile Device Operated

Controller Modes

The AR.Freeflight App features the following controller modes:

• Joypad Mode (ON): Mobile device touchscreen joystick for control
• Joypad Mode (OFF): Tilt mobile device for control
• Absolute Control Mode: Lets you activate absolute reference control mode

Supported Apps

AR.Freeflight is the main app used in lieu of a transmitter to operate the AR.Drone from the ground. Additional apps that are supported include: AR.Drone Director Mode App, AR.Race 2 App, AR.Rescue 2 App, and Astro Drone App. In addition, an SDK is available for developers, allowing custom solutions to be created

Integrated Flight Camera

HD recording to USB thumb drive or Flight Recorder

Captures 720p video at 30 fps in H.264

Captures still photos in JPEG

92° diagonal wide angle lens

Low-latency streaming to mobile device

Body Shell and Airframe Construction

Foam to isolate the inertial center from the engines' vibrations

Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) hulls

Carbon fiber tubes: total weight 13.4 oz with outdoor hull, 14.8 oz with indoor hull

Features 30% fiber charged nylon plastic parts

Liquid repellent nano-coating on ultrasound sensors

Fully reparable: all parts are designed to be replaced

Motors

Four brushless inrunner motors

Powered by 3 element, 1000 mAh lithium-polymer battery

Specific high propelled drag desinged to provide high maneuverability

8 MIPS AVR CPU per motor controller

14.5 watt and 28 500 rpm when hovering

Self-lubricating bronze bearings

Tempered steel propeller shafts and micro ball bearings

Low noise Nylatron gears for 8.625 propeller reductor

Rare earth magnets

Emergency stop controlled by software

Fully reprogrammable motor controller

Water resistant electronic controllers

Onboard Electronics

Built-in ARM CPU

• 1 GHz, 32-bit ARM Cortex A8 processor with 800 MHz video DSP (TMS320DMC64x)
• 1 Gb DDR2 RAM at 200MHz
• Wi-Fi with b/g/n support\

Operating System

Linux 2.6.32

Flight Data Sensors

• 3-axis accelerometer with +/- 50mg precision
• 3-axis gyroscope with 2000°/second precision
• Pressure sensor with +/- 10 Pa precision (2.6' at sea level)
• 60 fps vertical QVGA camera for ground speed measurement
• 3 axis magnetometer with 6° precision
• Ultrasound sensors for ground altitude measurement

USB Interface

For connecting Flight Recorder, a thumb drive, and software updates

Specifications  

Camera
Lens	92° (diagonal) wide angle
Supported Resolution	HD 1280 x 720p (30 fps)
Recording	Via Wi-Fi to mobile device USB thumb drive or Flight Recorder
Video Format	H.264
Photo Format	JPEG
Streaming Capability	Low latency streaming via Wi-Fi to mobile device

Electronics
CPU	Processor: ARM Cortex A8 (32-bit) Clock Speed: 1 GHz GPU: 800MHz DSP (TMS320DMC64x) RAM: 1 Gb DDR2 RAM Memory Clock: 200 MHz
Operating System	Linux 2.6.32
Wireless Platform	Wi-Fi b/g/n
Sensors	3-axis accelerometer (± 50 mg precision) 3-axis gyroscope (2000°/second precision) Pressure sensor (± 10 Pa precision / 31.5" (80 cm) at sea level) 3-axis magnetometer (6° precision) Ultrasound ground altitude measurement sensors (effective up to 19.7' (6 m) above the ground) Dynamic wind estimation sensor 3D compass
Ground Speed Measurement	60 fps vertical QVGA camera
I/O Interface	USB 2.0 -- for Flight Recorder, USB thumb drive, and software updates

Motors
Motor Type	4 x Brushless inrunner motors
Power Consumption	14.5 W at 28,500 rpm (nominal when hovering)

Flight Controller
Control Method	Android or iOS App Supported Apps Include: AR.Freeflight (primary), AR.Race 2 App, AR.Rescue 2, and Astro Drone App SDK available for custom solutions
System Requirements (App)	Apple iPhone Apple iPod touch Apple iPad Android smartphone or tablet (requires Android 2.2 and above)

General
Wireless Range	Up to 165' (50.3 m)
Battery Type	3-element lithium polymer rechargeable battery
Battery Capacity	1000 mAh
Battery Life	Up to 12 minutes
Dimensions (L x W)	With Outdoor Hull: 17.76 x 17.76" (451 x 451 mm) With Indoor Hull: 20.35 x 20.35" (517 x 517 mm)
Weight	With Outdoor Hull: 13.4 oz (380 g) With Indoor Hull: 14.82 oz (420 g)

 

In The Box 

Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Quadcopter Elite Edition (Snow)

• Indoor Hull (with Guard Rings)
• Outdoor Hull (without Guard Rings)
• Charger
• LiPo Battery for AR.Drone 2.0 Quadcopter (11.1 V, 1000 mAh)