# FreeFlight

> Control Parrot AR.Drone with intuitive tilt, record HD video, and perform acrobatics. (iPhone/iPad app by Parrot SA.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freeflight/id373065271 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Parrot SA](https://appshunter.io/developer/373065274)
- Category: Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.80/5 from 981 App Store ratings · 1,028 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 6.0 · 57 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, European Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Turkish
- Released: 2010-05-24
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freeflight/id373065271/reviews.md

## What is FreeFlight?

Discover and pilot the Parrot AR.Drone and AR.Drone 2.0 from Parrot using the new application, AR.FreeFlight 2.2.

INTUITIVE – Download AR.FreeFlight 2.2, the free control application, and you are ready to fly! By tilting your iPhone, iPod or iPad you control the direction of your AR.Drone. When you release control, the AR.Drone is instantly stabilized in the air. AR.FreeFlight 2.2 is compatible with the Parrot AR.Drone and the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0

FLY LIKE A CHAMPION – The AR.Drone is equipped with intuitive sensors that allow it to remain stable in the air, virtually flying itself. Anyone can fly like a champion as the embedded sensors allow for easy take-off and landing. With the AR.Drone 2.0 and AR.FreeFlight 2.2, you can access the exclusive and patented Absolute Control piloting mode for beginners that can be adjusted with your growing expertise.

RECORD HIGH DEFINITION VIDEO - As you fly, the HD video is recorded and sent via WiFi directly to your device after you land. With one click, upload your video from the user-friendly interface seamlessly to Youtube or share your pictures on Picasa.

AR.DRONE 2.0 EXCLUSIVE… PERFORM ACROBATICS – Make your AR.Drone 2.0 flip in mid-flight using a simple control.

AR.DRONE ACADEMY
Improve your flying experience with AR.Drone Academy. See all your flights on the AR.Drone Academy map, watch your videos, enhanced with in-flight data and share them with pilots throughout the world.

DIRECTOR MODE LAUNCH
Launch automatic movements to get stabilized and smooth trajectories. Panorama, travellings, crane and static point are available and you can change the speed during the movements to adjust it to your needs
Front camera settings such as white balance, saturation and exposure can be adjusted to scene you want to shoot
Post production options developed especially for the AR.Drone 2.0 videos are available to stabilize the video on your iDevice. Choose the rate of correction that fits and it creates a new additional version of the video directly visible from the app. It is also stored into the Camera Roll.
Your video is too long? Some parts are not of interest? Thanks to the sequence edition option you can cut some parts of your video to select only the ones you want and create a new video with only the selected sequences.

FLIGHT RECORDER COMPATIBILITY
To use all the features linked to the Flight Recorder, you need to plug it above the battery. It is extremely important that the Flight Recorder is exactly just above the battery and not elsewhere to get the best of it. Please check our videos on www.parrot.com
A new piloting mode has been developed. When you click on the earth icon on top right corner of the piloting interface, a map appears on the screen. This is the map around your location. Choose a point on the map, set the speed, set the altitude and click “GO”. The AR.Drone 2.0 starts its flight to get to this point. The AR.Drone 2.0 stays within the Wi-Fi range from your iDevice.
The “Return Home” functionality helps to get his AR.Drone 2.0 back to the take-off location automatically.
Review in 3D all your flights made with the Flight Recorder connected to your AR.Drone 2.0 on the AR.Drone Academy map.
Get a better stabilization for the static point when you fly in high altitudes thanks to the GPS positioning of the Flight Recorder.
The Flight Recorder registers more than 350 different flight data.

RESCUE MODE
Stuck in a tree? Just try the “Rescue mode” directly from the piloting interface to try to unblock the AR.Drone 2.0 from the branches. Even if it is upside down, the propellers will spin so you have new possibilities to make an action while your AR.Drone is not reachable.

This app is for iOS 6 and higher.

Enjoy your flights

## Key features

- Intuitive tilt-based piloting
- HD video recording and direct upload
- Acrobatic maneuvers for AR.Drone 2.0
- Absolute Control piloting mode for beginners
- AR.Drone Academy for flight sharing and analysis
- Director Mode for automatic camera movements
- Video post-production and editing tools

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AR.Director | $3.99 | one-time |
| AR.Director Free | Free | one-time |


## What do users think of FreeFlight?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Great app
- 🚀 Works well
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Fun to use
- 👍 Awesome toy

**Cons**

- 🐛 Freezes up constantly
- 🐛 App not working
- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Doesn't connect to drone
- 🐛 Outdated and not compatible with newer devices
- 🔋 Poor battery life

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to view photos/videos
- Wifi connection issues
- Unresponsive controls

**Most requested features**

- Update app to support latest iOS versions
- Add more control options and customization
- Improve video recording and sharing features

## Recent user reviews (10 of 1,028)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freeflight/id373065271/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Waste of money

*2026-08-01, version 2.4.22*

The app doesn’t connect to the drone

### 1/5 — Rommel

*2026-07-26, version 2.4.22*

Rommel

### 1/5 — I’m so mad right now

*2026-07-08, version 2.4.22*

Every single time I try to connect it it doesn’t connect
And it was already broken when I got into the box one star

### 1/5 — UPDATE to match THE nee IOS

*2026-05-09, version 2.4.22*

i need to be able to use it

### 1/5 — Genuinely app couldn’t be worse

*2026-04-30, version 2.4.22*

Solid effort

### 5/5 — Amazing!

*2026-02-09, version 2.4.22*

Parrot AR 2.0 with this app is amazing! But I do want to ask a question. How do you buy official drone parts such as the gps recorder, led ufo lights, the remote control, and the camera attachment. Once again  amazing app and I love your drones! Keep up making these epic drones!

### 1/5 — App Keep crashing

*2026-01-24, version 2.4.22*

App keep crashing

### 1/5 — Abbandonati

*2025-09-28, version 2.4.22*

Il parrot ar drone 2 non funziona su i nuovi telefoni… funziona solo su iPhone 5-7

### 1/5 — Très décevant

*2025-09-01, version 2.4.22*

Le drone filme mal est les contrôles dure à utiliser

### 1/5 — Nicht zu gebrauchen

*2025-07-16, version 2.4.22*

Die App verbindet nicht mit IOS Tablett.
Einmal funktioniert es das andere mal nicht mehr 😡
Was für ein Müll

## Frequently asked questions about FreeFlight

### What does the FreeFlight app do?

The FreeFlight app allows you to discover and pilot Parrot AR.Drone and AR.Drone 2.0 models. It provides intuitive tilt controls for flying, enables HD video recording, and offers advanced features like acrobatics and automatic camera movements.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include intuitive tilt-based piloting, HD video recording with direct upload to YouTube or Picasa, performing mid-flight acrobatics (AR.Drone 2.0 exclusive), an Absolute Control mode for beginners, and the AR.Drone Academy for sharing flights and videos.

### Is this app free to use?

The application itself is free to download and use for controlling your Parrot drone. However, it does mention in-app purchases, suggesting that some advanced features or functionalities might require additional purchases.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

This app is compatible with iPhone, iPod, and iPad devices. It is specifically designed to control the Parrot AR.Drone and the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0.

### What are common use cases for the FreeFlight app?

Common use cases include recreational drone flying, capturing aerial photography and videography, learning to fly drones with beginner-friendly modes, and sharing flight experiences with a community of pilots through the AR.Drone Academy.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.4.22 — 2015-10-16

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

iOS 9 compatibility

### 2.4.19 — 2015-04-29

iCloud compatibility

### 2.4.18 — 2015-03-31

iOS 8 compatibility

### 2.4.12 — 2013-10-24

iOS 7 compatibility, Flight Recorder Firmware update

### 2.4.7 — 2013-09-16

new OS compatibility

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## Related topics

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