Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the reconnaissance / surveillance drones category.
01 / Overview
Parrot AR.Drone 2.0
Country
Production
2012–
Unit Price (current)
$489.377↗ 40% inflation · 2012→2025
Original Price
$349 (2012)
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES · MODERN ERA
56
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
90
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$489.377
Original: $349 (2012)
Inflation: +%40
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the reconnaissance / surveillance drones category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
- UAV ClassMicro
- Category (MALE/HALE/Tactical/Micro)Consumer Drone
- First Flight2012
- Primary RoleReconnaissance / Surveillance
◈Airframe1MOD.1
- Max Takeoff Weight0.45 kg
▣Powerplant3MOD.3
- Engine TypeBrushless DC
- Number of Engines4
- Electric PropulsionYes
◇Performance4MOD.4
- Top Speed36 km/h
- Service Ceiling100 m
- Range0.1 km
- Endurance0.3
◆Payload & Sensors1MOD.1
- EO/IR SensorYes
▤Armament1MOD.1
- ArmedNo
⬢Control & Autonomy2MOD.2
- Control TypeWi-Fi / Smartphone
- Automatic Takeoff/LandingYes
▲Production1MOD.1
- Variants3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2012Production started
14
years in service
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
06 / MASS Score
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES RANKING Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
259RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES56MODERN ERA · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES600FRANCE · ALL WEAPONS23PRICE · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES904PRICE · ALL WEAPONS17PERFORMANCE/PRICE · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES
ⓘ Rankings are within theReconnaissance / Surveillance Dronescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
Automatic Takeoff/Landing is a UAV capability that enables a drone to initiate and complete takeoff and landing sequences autonomously using onboard sensors and control software.
Electro-optical/infrared sensor combining daylight cameras and thermal imagers for real-time target detection, tracking, and identification in military drones.
Electric Propulsion: A propulsion system using electric motors powered by batteries or other electrical energy sources to generate thrust.
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