ARDrone Flight

ARDrone Flight Free App

Rated 3.71/5 (900) —  Free Android application by MeavyDev

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About ARDrone Flight

Android ARDrone Flight Application.
Control the AR.Drones and record video.

ARDrone Flight has optional Platinum Features including support for V2 Drones, Flight Animations and Autonomous Mode via in-app payments.

See ARDrone Flight discussion on ARDrone-Flyers.com forums.

V2 AR.Drones require a powerful Android CPU - Galaxy S is a minimum requirement when using local video recording with overlays.

This software uses libraries from the FFmpeg project under the LGPLv2.1.
This software also uses the unmodified JAR of Apache Commons Net licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0.

See http://www.meavydev.co.uk/ARDrone.html

Features:

Flight Animations:
* Flight animations allow a sequence of flight animations to be built up and then played back when the Drone is flying. This includes V2 only flips.
See http://www.meavydev.co.uk/ARDrone.html#FlightAnimations

Autonomous Mode:
* Uses you device GPS with Mapsforge maps to fly the Drone under autonomous control.
Uses offline mapping from Mapsforge.
See http://code.google.com/p/mapsforge/

N.B. Autonomous mode is why the Location permission is used.
See http://www.meavydev.co.uk/ARDrone.html#Autonomous

Video Recording:
* Video recording to a file and/or USB recording on V2 Drones.
* Local video recording with optional overlay of drone flight information. When used without overlay this is in HD for V2 drones.

UI Configuration:
* Fully configurable UI.
* Control via tilt, on-screen joysticks or USB gamepads.
* Individual icon, text and joystick scaling.
* Separate joystick deadzones and sensitivities.
* Colour slider to change on-screen UI colour of joystick controls.
* Transparency slider to adjust visibility of UI.

Flight Control:
* Fly by tilt, on-screen joysticks or USB gamepads.
* Use normal, absolute or combined yaw flight modes.

Profiles:
* Create multiple profiles for uses like indoor and outdoor settings; day or dusk UI; HUD on/off etc.
* Profiles can be switched quickly from a UI icon.

GamePad Mapping:
* Gamepad mapping allows the mapping of USB gamepad buttons and joysticks.
See http://www.meavydev.co.uk/ARDrone.html#GamePadMap

Update Drone firmware:
* Both the official Parrot download site and latest unofficial firmware downloads.

Also see FAQ: http://www.meavydev.co.uk/ARDrone.html#FAQ

Icons by 3nslav3.
Dutch translation by 3nslav3.
Russian tanslation by sadko2000.
German translation by Robin Kluth and Marcus Rathkamp.

Any problems, please email, as posting a comment on the Market can't be replied to.

How to Download / Install

Download and install ARDrone Flight version 7.64 on your Android device!
Downloaded 100,000+ times, content rating: Everyone
Android package: meavydev.ARDrone, download ARDrone Flight.apk

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App History & Updates

What's Changed
See http://www.ardrone-flyers.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=42&t=4368&start=135
* Switch to Google Maps, although MapsForge is still supported if downloaded.
* Change to download a reduced set of MapsForge maps from my website, now MapsForge has discontinued FTP access.
* various bugs fixes and UI tweaks
Updated website:
http://www.meavydev.co.uk/ARDrone.html
Version update ARDrone Flight was updated to version 7.64
Version update ARDrone Flight was updated to version 7.61
More downloads  ARDrone Flight reached 100 000 - 500 000 downloads
Version update ARDrone Flight was updated to version 7.56

What are users saying about ARDrone Flight

R70%
by R####:

Crashes after first load on s6 edge

F70%
by F####:

Gud

R70%
by R####:

Wifi dropouts and one time inside it rose to ceiling and would not come down. Pluse everytime I click on the map it drops and reconnects to wifi. Also when I exit the map it drops and reconnects to wifi.....I am running kit kat on a Gallaxy S 3. Maybe that has something to do with it....still gave 3 stars cause I think the dev will fix seems pretty good.

R70%
by R####:

Finally! I'm so thankful to have a working remote for my parrot 2.0 and disappointed at some of the cruddy reveiws below. I run the app on a motorola X2 and it works perfectly! Tnanks guys for showing some love for us non apple types!

D70%
by D####:

You cant even lift the drone with this app without paying.

R70%
by R####:

Installed and downloaded my certificate, now it just instantly crashes

Y70%
by Y####:

Never once fully opened. S5, just stops right after the WiFi initial screen, nice

O70%
by O####:

Can't even use the app without purchasing the pro version. At least let us test it out before making us pay

U70%
by U####:

Great

V70%
by V####:

Tried to use my app today (Premium) and it keeps force closing. I will contact dev and see if there is a solution. Not supported in 5.1

K70%
by K####:

Works like crap on S4 mini keeps landing itself when it does finally connect, does not work at all on S5 with lollypop installed. But it works great on tab S 8.4

N70%
by N####:

Great

N70%
by N####:

Unstable amateur app

L70%
by L####:

As I just said the controls are far better than the official parrot AR.DroneFreeFlight2.3.3 app which does not work with my AR Drone as its not a 2.0 drone but in fact the original. so this app works great for flight control easy manipulation of flight but it will not record what the camera sees which is a bit of a problem because I like to post stuff on YouTube if anybody knows how to fix this please comment back

R70%
by R####:

Was really difficult to get to work ..Got to have a lot of patience with this App..And note to user's : You do have to engage the AR drone app to get this to work ..

E70%
by E####:

I have the 2.0. Donated twice. I have no problem with the donation or buying the map, the autopilot and the liscence. But it still doesn't work. I have followed the instructions. No luck. I just want it to work.

T70%
by T####:

Purchased the premium options for autonomous flight, , but it just doesn't work. Map shows my location is about 300km from where I am. Other than offer me a pricey lower quality manual flight with options that only tease and not deliver, I couldn't imagine why anyone would want to use it. . Maybe if you get auto pilot features working it will be worth it. EDIT- in response to dev, I have tried installing the maps 5 times now, there's only one for my area, and loads that map, just the location is way off, saying I'm in a different city.

R70%
by R####:

Works much better than the official app! Thankgod for this app else my drone would be a waste of money. Thanks devs!

L70%
by L####:

You cant even lift the drone with this app without paying.

M70%
by M####:

I've used the previous version, and liked it. This version is bizarre crippleware, removing the "take off" button, making it useless, as far as I can tell. The idiom dictionary entry for "bait and switch" should link to this app.

R70%
by R####:

Don't waste money. Auto flight doesn't work at all plus maps don't show. Video record doesn't work. Pos.....

R70%
by R####:

Just found out taking off was a platinum feature. Pony up or stay grounded. Wasn't always so. Video quality could also use a tweak... this app shouldn't be used for drone v2 ever...

R70%
by R####:

This is the most poorly written money-grab I have seen yet! It constantly tells you the software isn't registered( It is) and usually takes an entire battery just to get the registration worked out. If you don't have two batteries, this app is GARBAGE! Not worth 2 bucks. The ONLY thing it does that others don't is support V2 cameras. As soon as another app is available, I will definitely dump this crap. I am sorely disappointed in this App, and it's bleeding over on ruining my AR-Drone fun. DO NOT BUY unless you want to ruin your fun too!. This Piece of trash has been updated, Now there is no start button. Never pay for anything on the internet. Revised 3-1-2013: a recent update took the start button off the screen for paid versions. It doesn't work, but I still haven't gotten a refund or a response.

Q70%
by Q####:

Can't take off without paying

A70%
by A####:

There's no launch button, so this app is completely pointless. Whilst you can connect and record video, being unable to fly the drone sort of hampers your enjoyment of it. Running on Asus Tablet with Jelly Bean and latest firmware on drone.

R70%
by R####:

Sweet I think it's pretty cool having a great time with it

Q70%
by Q####:

The platinum features isn't working so I can't adjust any of the settings galaxy's s3

L70%
by L####:

Nuff said.

R70%
by R####:

I wanted this to have absolute control using my Acer A200 tablet, but what I got was no control at all, with the quadcopter drifting all over the place! In the end I had to grab it in mid-air and tip it over to stop it. A real shame, I guess I'll just have to keep using the Samsung S2 which has all the features in the software I need.... At least I still have the version 2.0.13 I got from Parrot.

N70%
by N####:

I've bought AR Drone and ASUS Nexus 7 Tablet with the android jelly bean operation system, And both apps are compatible for the Nexus 7, But they fail to connect to the drone directly, I think I might have faulty drone battery or faulty battery charger, I do have dlink wireless connection where it's supposed to show WiFi connected on this tablet I don't see WiFi where the dlink is showing, Am getting stress out by this any help with this would be a bonus?

Q70%
by Q####:

Why make the app free only to force a "donation" in order to fly the v2.0 drone???

U70%
by U####:

To do anything it says it requires a donation...so I couldn't even test it. Not willing to donate if I can't even test if the app works at all.

Q70%
by Q####:

Great

S70%
by S####:

I'm just sorry I can NOT give this POS a -5. Do not load this it is the worst software that I have ever seen. Have to buy the full version before you can even fly. I would not buy a car without a test drive, software is the same for me. if you say it's free let it be free (if only for a few days) then ask us to buy. I also think this guy had friends give it a good review.

S70%
by S####:

Paid the "donation" fee but it still would not operate my at 2.0

R70%
by R####:

This guy must have is friend give him good reviews because only after you "donate" (so he doesn't have to pay any fees or taxes) you will unlock the 2.0 drone side of the app an realize this app is beyond horrible an buggy all the control s are very delayed so dont fly to high an app crashes mid flight makes me lose control to drone during flight

Z70%
by Z####:

I've had a lot of fun with this app,my only complaint is sometimes the video feed will freeze, luckily the controls still seem to work.

Z70%
by Z####:

Works on my S4 and with my PS3 remote through Sixaxis app

Z70%
by Z####:

People are stupid... you pay 300 plus for a drone but can't pay development time for an app (few dollars) Quit bitching people. Best app yet easily

Z70%
by Z####:

Worse than the parrot one, I'm not donating to unlock v2 drones when it's this terrible.


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