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UAV · Consumer quadcopter

Parrot AR.Drone 2.0

Parrot · France

A Wi-Fi controlled consumer quadcopter with a 720p HD front camera, controlled via iOS/Android app. ARM Cortex-A8 flight computer, four brushless motors, ~12-18 min flight. Editions: standard, Power, Elite.

CountryFrance
SubcategoryMultirotor
SubtypeConsumer quadcopter
RoleConsumer recreational/camera drone
ClassificationConsumer camera drone
Missionphotography, recreation, videography
DatalinkWi-Fi b/g/n
VariantsStandard; Power Edition; Elite Edition
Frame typeQuadcopter
Propulsion4 brushless electric motors (3S 1000 mAh LiPo)
Range (km)0.05
Combat-provenNo
Export statusCommercial (global retail)
Launch methodhand/ground takeoff
Autonomy levelManual app control with stabilization
Endurance (min)18
Recovery methodvertical landing
Year introduced2012
Standard sensors720p HD camera, vertical QVGA camera, accelerometer/gyro/magnetometer, pressure sensor
Production statusDiscontinued
Service ceiling (m)50
Airframe / lift typeMultirotor – quad
Control / autonomy levelRC line-of-sight – VLOS
DomainAerial (UAV/UAS)
Mission / use case – civilConsumer / recreational, Photography / film
Origin / supply chainCOTS (DJI, Autel, Skydio)
PropulsionElectric (LiPo / Li-ion)
Range / enduranceVery close range (<5 km, <1 hr)
Signature / detectabilityRF-emitting
Threat vectorNuisance / negligent (airspace incursion)
Weight / classClass I – Mini (2–20 kg)
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Review-stage catalogue data — specs corroborated from manufacturer and secondary sources; not for procurement decisions. Source: www.parrot.com