1 Topic by clmlo (edited by clmlo 04-22-2012 18:23:49)

  • Registered: 04-22-2012
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Topic: Thinking of buying the new AR Drone 2.0... Flyaway issue.....

Hi all, I am new here.  I live in Toronto Canada, I been thinking of purchasing the new AR Drone 2.0.  The price for the unit is $320 CDN plus tax... that is very expansive...   If you wanted a spare battery and spare parts it is about $400.

I been reading around this forum with people having this FLY AWAY problem when the Drone is out of range.  Does version 2.0 had any feather to stop this problem from happening?  I am little worry, because I don't wanted to spend $400 to see this thing shoot straight up and disappear.....

Many thanks in advance.....

2 Reply by MikesTooLz (edited by MikesTooLz 04-27-2012 00:14:26)

  • Registered: 04-09-2012
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Re: Thinking of buying the new AR Drone 2.0... Flyaway issue.....

I had the same concerns as you did. I happened to find someone selling a cheap AR.Drone 1 along with extra parts and the repair tool for real cheap and ended up buying it. I figured that I could practice with the AR.Drone 1 while I wait for the 2.0 to arrive and if I do crash it I can use it for extra parts since most of the parts are interchangeable with the new drone.


Right away I found out how unstable the AR.Drone 1 was and how you really need to get a good amount of flight in with it before you are able to control it good.I ended up crashing it 2 or three times but it still works.

I then received my AR.Drone 2.0 and the stability is much better. With absolute control mode on I was flying the drone around like a pro and also taking it way up into the sky all while in a strong wind. I have now had more flight time with the AR.Drone 2.0 than I have had with my AR.Drone 1 and still have not had any crash's. You have to be trying to crash this thing, if you want it to crash.



As for the flyways, I have not had this happen and I've flown this thing really high, to the point that it just looks like a little spec in the sky.

Tips i suggest would be to make sure the mobile device your using is in airplane mode and also if you are near any wifi hotspots that the mobile device has used before, go into the settings and remove them from the device so that it does not switch to that other network if it looses connection with the drone, or if it just decides to switch due to better signal to your home wifi.Also I have not upgraded the drones firmware because everyone who has, seems to have issues.

  • Registered: 04-22-2012
  • Posts: 5

Re: Thinking of buying the new AR Drone 2.0... Flyaway issue.....

Thanks for your reply.  I will wait till end of June before buying this thing...   Wait till they work out the bugs first....

  • Registered: 04-26-2012
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Re: Thinking of buying the new AR Drone 2.0... Flyaway issue.....

clmlo wrote:

Hi all, I am new here.  I live in Toronto Canada, I been thinking of purchasing the new AR Drone 2.0.  The price for the unit is $320 CDN plus tax... that is very expansive...   If you wanted a spare battery and spare parts it is about $400.

I been reading around this forum with people having this FLY AWAY problem when the Drone is out of range.  Does version 2.0 had any feather to stop this problem from happening?  I am little worry, because I don't wanted to spend $400 to see this thing shoot straight up and disappear.....

Many thanks in advance.....

We will know soon as I live in Ajax.
Hutch

5 Reply by Exploding Fist (edited by Exploding Fist 05-10-2012 17:22:16)

  • Registered: 05-10-2012
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Re: Thinking of buying the new AR Drone 2.0... Flyaway issue.....

I just got mine, and I'm in Mississauga. Don't buy anything but the base unit from the source (the only place you can get it here). The 'packages' that include spare parts/batts that are stupid expensive.

I've seen some Canadian stores (online) that have spare parts listed (http://www.ecsrv.com/ShopSearchPage.asp … PF070045AA ), but they don't have inventory yet. The best thing to do is to wait for people to get stock. Likely though, it'll be cheaper to order spare parts from the states. For batteries get the alternative ones, not the official ones.

  • Registered: 05-09-2012
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Re: Thinking of buying the new AR Drone 2.0... Flyaway issue.....

im getting mine tomorrow in toronto. re batteries, what do you recommend? i read about about maxamps and seems pricey

7 Reply by Exploding Fist (edited by Exploding Fist 05-11-2012 01:43:20)

  • Registered: 05-10-2012
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Re: Thinking of buying the new AR Drone 2.0... Flyaway issue.....

Read this thread: http://forum.parrot.com/ardrone/en/view … hp?id=4019

I havn't tried them yet but have ordered 6. Apparently they are perfect. You'll need a charger and conversion cables.

NCIX has replacement props/gears which I've ordered too. Apparently they are the same as the first one.

  • Registered: 05-08-2012
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Re: Thinking of buying the new AR Drone 2.0... Flyaway issue.....

Hey I'm in Etobicoke (Kipling / Albion).

Just get a SR10000 repeater. That will take care of any range issues. (it can do 1000 feet in the sky if not more)

The drone will lower itself after losing connection.

The SR10000 auto connects to the drone after signal loss.

I am still waiting on my turnigy nanotechs to get here.

  • From: Wilmington, NC
  • Registered: 05-18-2012
  • Posts: 6

Re: Thinking of buying the new AR Drone 2.0... Flyaway issue.....

I just got my 2.0 and was flying it around my local cemetery and at one point, i lost connection between my Droid X and the Drone.
NO FLYAWAY!!!
The Drone just stopped and began to hover until I was able to reconnect with it.  I was very happy.

BTW here is a video of my Drone flying up and over the tree tops. Hope you like it...

http://youtu.be/TUqgwQezoY8

  • Registered: 08-18-2012
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Re: Thinking of buying the new AR Drone 2.0... Flyaway issue.....

I'm in the south etobicoke area. No fly away issues as of yet, mind you.... I'm on day three with it. I have crashed a couple times but completely my errors. As it seems, a Drone is MUCH more work than just opening the box and flying. Lots of maintenance, care and constant inspection before each flight. As I'm a bit of an rc newb and numbnut, I'm stocking extra parts.

If you guys in the Toronto area are interested in meet n greet, let me know. Exchanges of tips, tricks and supplies might be of value, seeing how most parts require an online order. Futureshops are stocking minor parts, mounting kit, rotors, battery but that's it.

Happy hovering!