Indeed impossible to access the control mode "absolute" to easily control this drone. A peak as he is the most interesting fashion / fun to direct it. Moreover, it is indicated on the packaging of the device and also on record: access control "absolute" via the application "Free flight 2.0" available on Android and Apple.
Yet not download this Apps on Apple store via my iPhone or iPad ... Just another application (supposedly later) but this control mode! A beautiful regression!
To get to the "heart net" call to the Parrot assistance actually confesses that they have effectively eliminated (crash) this mode as they are in legal proceedings with Apple to license problem! And they do not know how long it can last and sil they can quickly activate this mode.
So in summary, if you have Apple products, damages and back to the past in terms of driving. However if you are on Android platform, no problem for you!
Result for me: return to sender; I just send my drone and accessories for if I must now bring me a new phone and / or tablet Android to drive my drone, it will start making very, very expensive flight!
The only advice I can give Amazon (which by the way, I never had a problem or complain), is to put a visible alert on this important / impactful information. This will help people like me and not to fall into the same trap and disappointment!
Ciao,
Lawrence J.