# FreeFlight Mini

> Official app to pilot Parrot Minidrones via smartphone or tablet. (iPhone/iPad app by Parrot SA.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freeflight-mini/id1137022728 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Parrot SA](https://appshunter.io/developer/373065274)
- Category: Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 512 App Store ratings · 351 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 141 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, European Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish and 2 more
- Released: 2016-09-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freeflight-mini/id1137022728/reviews.md

## What is FreeFlight Mini?

FREEFLIGHT MINI
The official dedicated app for Parrot Minidrones*.

PILOT YOUR DRONE VIA YOUR SMARTPHONE OR TABLET
Download FreeFlight Mini free of charge in order to pilot Parrot Minidrones. 



INTUITIVE PILOTING 
FreeFlight Mini’s easy-to-use interface makes piloting simple, even for beginner pilots. The app connects to your Minidrone via Bluetooth Low Energy or Wi-Fi.

EASY CONNECTIVITY
The FreeFlight Mini App automatically detects which Parrot Minidrone you are using.
Simply turn on your drone, activate Bluetooth on your smartphone/tablet and open the application. Select your drone from the list that appears on the screen. Your drone will then connect and you are ready for take-off! If you’re using Mambo FPV, activate wifi on your iDevice and connect to your drone in the app.
List of drones compatible with this application: Parrot Mambo, Parrot Swing, Parrot Minidrones Airborne Night and Cargo, Hydrofoil*, and Rolling Spider.
*For Hydrofoil: place the Airborne Minidrone into the Hydrofoil structure, select Hydrofoil mode in settings, and start sailing across the water.

Parrot MAMBO FPV NEW FEATURES 
The application will instantly recognize the FPV camera that you have connected to your Parrot Mambo. You can now save and transmit HD video content in real time! To completely immerse yourself in the FPV experience, simply place your iDevice in your Parrot Cockpit Glasses 2. You’ll see exactly what your drone sees and discover new, thrilling sensations thanks to this innovative function.
Become a FPV racing pilot using the three new pilot modes. Start with the Easy mode, which will keep your drone’s position in the air even after the controls have been released. Then, move on to Drift mode. This mode deactivates the horizontal stabilization, thus allowing for sharps turns and more complex maneuvers.  Last but not least, push your piloting skills to the limit and try the new Racing mode. You’ll have complete control of the drone with no stabilization assistance. The possibilities are endless!
ACROBATICS, FLIPS & TURNS
From the home screen of the FreeFlight Mini app, you can easily access your settings for piloting, photos, and the "Parrot Cloud.” You can also customize flight parameters, including: altitude, speed and piloting mode (accelerometer, joypad). FreeFlight Mini app also includes fun features like one-touch flip:
-	Experience loops, barrel rolls, and high speed 180-degree turns with Parrot Swing
-	Front/back/side flips with Parrot Mambo, Airborne Minidrones, Rolling Spider and Hydrofoil*
*Only when it’s removed from the Hydrofoil structure and in flight mode
Parrot Minidrones are ultra-compact drones with impressive agility. They can fly both indoors and outdoors with great speed and stability. 
PHOTOS
All Parrot Minidrones can take dronies of you and your friends. You can also store images from your drone races taken by Parrot Swing in plane mode.  
CUSTOMIZE YOUR FLYPAD SETTINGS 
The new Parrot Flypad allows you to pilot your Minidrone with extra-precision and control. 
There are two ways to connect the controller to the Minidrone: 
-	Automatically and directly, without the use of a smartphone. This mode offers an increased flight range of up to 200 feet
-	Through your smartphone or tablet. This connection mode allows you to monitor your flight status on your device’s screen, and simultaneously pilot the Minidrone using the controller
 
You can customize your Flypad controls to suit your piloting preferences through the use of the FreeFlight Mini app. Turn on your Parrot Flypad and select it in the “controller” section of the app. From there, you can modify the button mapping and check battery life. When you start piloting, enjoy the optimized display of flight information (flight time and drone battery percentage) on your smartphone. 
*To pilot Parrot Minidrone Jumping Night, Race, or Sumo, you need to download the FreeFlight Jumping app.

## Key features

- Intuitive piloting interface
- Easy drone detection and connection
- Real-time HD video saving and transmission
- FPV racing pilot modes
- One-touch acrobatics and flips
- Customizable flight parameters
- Photo capture

## What do users think of FreeFlight Mini?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Works well on iPhone
- 👍 Fun and enjoyable
- 🚀 Very nice and enjoyable for 10-year-olds
- 👍 More reliable than a McLaren
- 🚀 Camera works well

**Cons**

- 🐛 Broken app sign-up/login
- 👎 Built-in obsolescence
- 👎 Difficult to control
- 🔋 Short battery life
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Difficult to update
- 🐛 Camera button overlaps with other controls
- 🐛 FPV mode not working properly
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 🐛 Drone goes out of control

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to transfer photos
- Bluetooth connectivity issues
- Drone firmware update problems
- Drone goes out of control during flight

**Most requested features**

- Automatic orientation adjustment for left-handed users
- Ability to change control mode
- Improved camera functionality
- Emergency stop button

## Recent user reviews (10 of 351)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freeflight-mini/id1137022728/reviews.md

### 5/5 — iPhone app

*2026-01-28, version 5.5.8*

Works well on an iPhone

### 5/5 — Spaß

*2025-11-21, version 5.5.8*

Macht sehr viel Spaß jab ist cool möchte nur weiterempfehlen

### 5/5 — TY PARROT

*2025-11-07, version 5.5.8*

Very nice fun and enjoyful my 10year old loved it very in joy ful

### 5/5 — More reliable then a McLaren

*2025-02-20, version 5.5.8*

Left it under 3 boxes protected by 1 piece of flattened cardboard (the box it I got it in) took it out years later and it still works like new

### 1/5 — Built in obsolescence 😡

*2024-08-16, version 5.5.8*

We have 2 of the dual wheelie guys with cameras. They used to work great and were a lot of fun. Now the app signup is broken so you can’t use the controls. So they’re perfectly functional drones that are effectively bricks with lights on them. Thanks, Parrot.
Why would’t you cancel the sign up / login requirement if you’re going to kill the app?! Effing marketing people..

### 3/5 — Ausrichtung !

*2024-06-29, version 5.5.8*

Ich bin Linkshänder, und muss mein IPad bei Benutzung dieser
App um 180 Grad drehen, da sich die Ausrichtung nicht
automatisch anpasst.
Äusserst ärgerlich !

### 4/5 — Best app ever if you know how to control it

*2024-05-03, version 5.5.8*

It is so fun that I wanted to play with it everyday but the problem is the battery keeps on dying every like 10 or 15 minutes

### 5/5 — Camera

*2024-01-13, version 5.5.8*

Très bonne app mais juste je ne sais pas comment mettre la caméra de mon parrot swing via mon téléphone

### 4/5 — Bien

*2023-11-11, version 5.5.8*

Je trouve l’application super elle marche très bien et il y a beaucoup de fonctionnalités le seul problème pour lequel je n’est pas mis 5⭐️ c’est par ce que je ne comprend pas comment activer la caméra du drone parrot mini mais sinon super application 

S’il vous plaît répondez

### 1/5 — HORRIBLE

*2023-11-11, version 5.5.8*

I have a parrot mini cargo airborne drone I thinks it’s called and 1st it only last one minute in terms of battery life before it lands and u have to charge it again for 20-30 mins and it’s so fragile that I pressed take off and within 10 seconds the drone went and flew right into the wall without me touching A THING. I’m never considering buying a drone from here again.

## Frequently asked questions about FreeFlight Mini

### What does the FreeFlight Mini app do?

The FreeFlight Mini app is the official application designed to pilot Parrot Minidrones using a smartphone or tablet. It offers intuitive controls, easy connectivity, and advanced features for an enhanced flying experience.

### What Parrot Minidrones are compatible with this app?

The app is compatible with Parrot Mambo, Parrot Swing, Parrot Minidrones Airborne Night and Cargo, Hydrofoil, and Rolling Spider. For the Hydrofoil, the Airborne Minidrone needs to be placed in the structure and Hydrofoil mode selected in settings.

### Is the FreeFlight Mini app free to use?

Yes, the FreeFlight Mini app is available for download free of charge. There are no costs associated with using the app to pilot your compatible Parrot Minidrone.

### Can I use this app for FPV flying?

Yes, the app supports FPV (First Person View) flying, especially with the Parrot Mambo FPV. It allows you to save and transmit HD video in real-time, and with Parrot Cockpit Glasses 2, you can experience what your drone sees.

### What kind of maneuvers can I perform with the app?

The app allows for a variety of maneuvers, including one-touch flips and turns. Depending on the drone model, you can perform loops, barrel rolls, and 180-degree turns. Advanced pilot modes like Drift and Racing offer more control for complex aerial acrobatics.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.5.8 — 2018-10-17

Full access to Facebook live feature.
Correction of a bug in the drone firmware that blocked the wifi updgrade process.
Remember to activate the live feature to your youtube account in order to use Youtube live feature (takes 24h to activate)

### 5.5.4 — 2018-10-03

Complete UI redesign allowing easier and faster connection to your drone
New flight mode Video and sports for Mambo FPV
Stream live to Youtube or Facebook your video from your Mambo FPV or your phone camera, also use your phone to record audio at the same time

### 5.2.0 — 2017-12-11

New features:
 - Media gallery and live media preview from Camera µSD
 - New streaming mode: HQ mode better quality and same low video latency than VGA
 - Reduced command latency in Drift and Race mode
 - Increased drone angles in FPV mode
+ Bugs corrections

### 5.0.8 — 2017-10-25

Bug fixes for iPad and iPhone
Better support of IOS 11

### 5.0.0 — 2017-09-19

- Support of new Mambo FPV
- Full screen live video from drone FPV camera or immersive piloting with Parrot Cockpitglasses 2 
- New flight modes: Normal / Drift / Race giving more control to the pilot
- Improved UI
- Bugs correction

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