Parrot Bebop User Manual
Hide thumbs
Also See for Bebop:
- User manual (34 pages) ,
- Quick start manual (2 pages) ,
- User manual (33 pages)
Table of Contents
Advertisement
Quick Links
Download this manual
See also:
User Manual
Advertisement
Table of Contents
Related Manuals for Parrot Bebop
Summary of Contents for Parrot Bebop
- Page 1 User guide...
-
Page 2: Table Of Contents
...........................................4 Charging the battery ...........................................5 Installing the battery ...........................................5 Using the hull ...........................................5 Connecting a smartphone ...........................................6 Switching on/off the Parrot Bebop Drone ...........................................7 Changing the propellers ...........................................8 Flying ...............................9 Calibrating the Parrot Bebop Drone ...........................................9 Switching to map mode ...........................................9... - Page 3 Safety precautions and maintenance ...........................................24 Wi-Fi ...........................................25 Warning on invasion of privacy ...........................................25 Battery ...........................................25 Warranty ...........................................25 Modifications ...........................................26 Disposal of this product at the end of its life ...........................................27 Declaration of conformity ...........................................27 Registered trademarks ...........................................27...
-
Page 4: Before You Begin
Plug converters (x 4) Lens cap USB / Micro USB cable Hull protections (x 2) Install the camera's lens cap with the elastic band when you carry the Parrot Bebop Drone to protect it. Downloading the application Connect to the App Store... -
Page 5: Charging The Battery
The battery takes about 1 hour to charge. Installing the battery 1. Plug the battery to the Parrot Bebop Drone's power cable (A). If necessary, pull the string to access the power cable. 2. Slide the battery into its compartment. -
Page 6: Connecting A Smartphone
Outdoor button. Note: If you fly the Parrot Bebop Drone outdoors in an obstructed area, install the hull protectors and activate the Hull and Outdoor button. Connecting a smartphone 1. Switch the Parrot Bebop Drone on. -
Page 7: Switching On/Off The Parrot Bebop Drone
Press the on/off button located on the back of the Parrot Bebop Drone to switch it on or off. > The led located on the on/off button lights up in green and the Parrot Bebop Drone omits a sound once it is fully booted and ready for use. Before you begin... -
Page 8: Changing The Propellers
Changing the propellers 1. Remove the propellers with the propellers mounting tool (A). 2. Install the new propellers (B): place the propellers with a hole in the middle on the motors with a protruding axle (front right and rear left motors); place the propellers without a hole on the motors without protruding axle (front left and rear right motors). -
Page 9: Flying
Settings > Application manager > FreeFlight 3 > Permissions. For further information, see your smartphone user guide. Take off 1. Place the Parrot Bebop Drone on a flat and dry surface and in a unobstructed and lit area. 2. Press Take Off. -
Page 10: Flat Trim
Flat trim Use the flat trim feature after you change the battery or if the Parrot Bebop Drone does not stay on course correctly. 1. Place the Parrot Bebop Drone on a flat, dry, unobstructed surface. 2. Press Movements Note: Movements depend on the flight and piloting settings. -
Page 11: Photos And Videos
The camera is located at the front on the Parrot Bebop Drone. The camera located under the Parrot Bebop Drone is for stabilization only. You can set the Parrot Bebop Drone in video or photo mode. The video mode is activated by default. For further information, see Settings>Recording. - Page 12 . To start a new video, press again. Note: It is not possible to record a video when the Parrot Bebop Drone is set in timelapse mode. To deactivate timelapse mode, see Settings>Recording. Note: The video recording stops after 25 minutes of recording.
-
Page 13: Landing
You can take control over the Parrot Bebop Drone when it is returning to its starting point. Note: If the Parrot Bebop Drone altitude is below 10 m, it will reach an altitude of 10 m before returning to its starting point in order to avoid any obstacle. Note:... - Page 14 Note: The number of acrobatics can have an impact on the Parrot Bebop Drone's battery life. Flying...
-
Page 15: Settings
You can also reset the Parrot Bebop Drone without the Parrot Bebop Drone application. To do so, switch the Parrot Bebop Drone on and press the on/off button for 10 seconds. The led blinks green and orange, then turns green. The Parrot Bebop Drone switches off automatically. -
Page 16: Recording
The Parrot Bebop Drone is equipped with a fisheye (wide-angle) camera. Note: The camera lens is situated at the front of the Parrot Bebop Drone. The lens situated under the Parrot Bebop Drone is for stabilization only. Press Photo mode Video mode to select video or photo mode. -
Page 17: Piloting
Use the Max altitude option to define a maximum altitude when you fly the Parrot Bebop Drone upwards. When the Parrot Bebop Drone is about to reach this limitation, it stabilizes at the altitude selected. Use the Max inclination option to define a maximum angle pitch when you fly the Parrot Bebop Drone forwards and backwards. -
Page 18: Network
Network Product name Select the Network settings screen. The network name of your Parrot Bebop Drone appears in your smartphone peripheral Settings... - Page 19 You can connect the Parrot Bebop Drone to the 2.4GHz or 5GHz Wi-Fi bands. The 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi band enables you to fly the Parrot Bebop Drone from a greater distance. It is generally more congested than the 5 GHz Wi-Fi band in urban areas.
-
Page 20: Motor Information
To switch the Wi-Fi band (2.4 GHz or 5 Ghz) manually without using the application, hold down the on/off button for 5 seconds . > The led turns orange, then green. The Parrot Bebop Drone has switched its Wi-Fi band. -
Page 21: Drone Academy
Drone Academy Note: An internet connection is necessary to use the Drone Academy. To launch the Drone Academy: 1. Launch the FreeFlight 3 application. 2. Press Drone Academy. Note: A profile is necessary to access the Drone Academy. To create a profile: 1. - Page 22 To register a Parrot Bebop Drone, press drones. Note: The first time you connect the Parrot Bebop Drone to your smartphone, a pop- up ask you to register your Parrot Bebop Drone in the Drone Academy. To consult the shared flights: 1.
-
Page 23: Updating
USB, by downloading the update file from our website. A computer is necessary for this method. Note: Ensure that the battery of the Parrot Bebop Drone is in place and fully charged before updating via USB. For further information, see the Parrot Bebop Drone update procedures. -
Page 24: General Information
Do not fly near an airfield. Do not fly for money. If you want to fly your Parrot Bebop Drone in any populous area or near an air field, do contact your local aerial authority to get the appropriate authorization. -
Page 25: Wi-Fi
Without prejudice to any applicable statutory warranty, Parrot warrants that the Parrot Bebop Drone will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 12- months from the initial date of purchase (excluding consumables which are warranted... -
Page 26: Modifications
Parrot in this guide or on www.parrot.com or if the Parrot Bebop Drone has been customised by the end-user; defects caused by repairs carried out by the end-user or an unauthorised third party, except spare parts provided by PARROT;... -
Page 27: Disposal Of This Product At The End Of Its Life
You can also contact the retailer from which you purchased your Parrot Bebop Drone – he might have put in place recycling services or he may be part of a specific recycling scheme.