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Parrot BEBOP 2 User Manual

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  • Page 1 USER GUIDE...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ..............................4 Package contents ................................4 Installing the propellers ................................4 Charging the battery ................................5 Installing the battery ................................5 Switching on/off the Parrot Bebop 2 ................................6 Downloading the application ................................6 Connecting a smartphone ................................7 Preflight check ..............................8 Updating the Parrot Bebop 2 ..............................9 Via the app ................................9...
  • Page 3 Image settings ................................25 Network settings ................................27 Information ................................28 Drone Academy ..............................30 Creating a user account ................................30 Registering a drone ................................30 Managing your profile ................................30 Consulting shared flights ................................30 Consulting and sharing your flights ................................31 Troubleshooting ..............................32 LED behaviour ................................32 Spare parts ................................32 More information ..............................33...

  • Page 4: Before You Begin

    USB / Micro USB cable Lens cap Quick start guide We recommend you install the lens cap cover when transporting your Parrot Bebop 2 in order to protect the camera lens. Installing the propellers 1. Remove the propellers from the packaging and locate the propeller mounting tool.

  • Page 5: Charging The Battery

    Charging the battery 1. Insert the plug converter corresponding to your country to the charger. 2. Plug the battery into the charger. 3. Plug the charger into an electrical wall socket. > The charger LED lights up in red when charging. Once the battery is fully charged, the LED turns green.

  • Page 6: Switching On/Off The Parrot Bebop 2

    Switching on/off the Parrot Bebop 2 To switch your Parrot Bebop 2 on/off press the on/off button located on the back of the Parrot Bebop 2. > The LED located on the on/off button flashes red. The Parrot Bebop 2 omits a sound.

  • Page 7: Connecting A Smartphone

    Wi-Fi. 3. Select the network: Bebop2 xxxxx. 4. Wait for your smartphone to connect to the Wi-Fi network of the Parrot Bebop 2. This connection is generally represented by the Wi-Fi logo appearing on the smartphone screen. 5. Launch the FreeFlight Pro application.

  • Page 8: Preflight Check

    Check weather conditions. Do not pilot the Parrot Bebop 2 whilst it is raining, snowing · or in a foggy environment. Do not pilot the Parrot Bebop 2 if the wind speed exceeds 40 km/h (25 mph). · Do not pilot the Parrot Bebop 2 over water.

  • Page 9: Updating The Parrot Bebop 2

    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 2 is in place and fully charged before updating via USB. For further information, refer to the Parrot Bebop 2 update procedures section.
  • Page 10 5. The update is completed when the drone finishes rebooting. Updating the Parrot Bebop 2...

  • Page 11: Flying

    Joypad piloting mode is activated by default. To change mode, refer to the Piloting settings section. 1. Launch the FreeFlight Pro application. 2. Wait until the connection between your smartphone and the Parrot Bebop 2 is complete. 3. Press Start to pilot the Parrot Bebop 2.

  • Page 12: Calibrating The Parrot Bebop 2

    1. Follow the procedures on the screen. 2. Once you completed the three steps, press Note: You can also calibrate your Parrot Bebop 2 if it is unstable in flight. To do so, go >Position, distance and limits. Flat trim The flat trim setting is a means to reset the sensors to a hori ontal plane.

  • Page 13: Taking Off

    > The latitude and longitude of the Parrot Bebop 2 position appears in the list. Taking off 1. Place the Parrot Bebop 2 on a flat and dry surface and in a unobstructed and lit area. 2. Press Take Off.
  • Page 14 Parrot Bebop 2. fly upwards fly downwards Hold the central button and tilt your smartphone forwards or backwards to pilot the Bebop 2 forwards or backwards. Flying...
  • Page 15 Hold the central button and tilt your smartphone to the left or right to fly the Bebop 2 to the left or right. Ace mode Left joypad Right joypad rotate to the left Slide to orientate the camera regardless rotate to the right of the position of the Parrot Bebop 2.

  • Page 16: Landing

    Landing Ensure that the Parrot Bebop 2 is over a flat, dry and unobstructed surface, then press Landing to make the Parrot Bebop 2 land. Pre-programmed acrobatics The Parrot Bebop 2 can perform acrobatics while flying, whether it is stationary or moving.

  • Page 17: Map Mode

    Parrot Bebop 2 when it is returning to its starting point. If the Parrot Bebop 2 altitude is below 20 meters, it will rise to an altitude of 20 meters before returning to its starting point. This decreases the chance of colliding into obstacles.

  • Page 18: Photos And Videos

    The camera is located at the front on the Parrot Bebop 2. The camera located under the Parrot Bebop 2 is for stabilization only. ou can set the Parrot Bebop 2 in video or photo mode. The video mode is activated by default. For further information, refer to the Recording settings section.

  • Page 19: Retrieving Photos And Videos

    To stop the video record, press . To start a new video, press again. The video recording stops after 2 minutes of recording. Note: It is not possible to record a video when the Parrot Bebop 2 is set timelapse mode. deactivate timelapse mode,...
  • Page 20 > ou can copy the photos and/or videos on your computer. Mac : · 3. Connect the Parrot Bebop 2 to your computer with the USB/micro USB cable (supplied). 4. Switch the Parrot Bebop 2 on. > our computer detects the Parrot Bebop 2 automatically and the Photos application opens.

  • Page 21: Settings

    Parrot Bebop 2's internal memory. Note: You can also reset the Parrot Bebop 2 without the Parrot Bebop 2 application. To do so, switch the Parrot Bebop 2 on and press the on/off button for 10 seconds. Piloting settings Piloting mode...

  • Page 22: Position, Distances And Limits

    Max Distance Define a maximum distance when you fly the Parrot Bebop 2. When the Parrot Bebop 2 is about to reach this limitation, an alert message appears on your smartphone. Note : Before using this feature, make sure the GPS icon is green.
  • Page 23 Recording resolution Recording resolution: Full D (1080p) or D (720p) NB: define the recording resolution in the settings. When you record a video in 1080p, the live return video feed is 480p. When you record a video in 720p, the live return video feed is 720p Video uality...
  • Page 24 When the DNG option is activated, the timelapse mode enables the Parrot Bebop 2 to take a picture every 10 seconds minimum. When the JPEG option is activated, the timelapse mode enables the Parrot Bebop 2 to take a picture every 8 seconds minimum.

  • Page 25: Return Home

    GPS signal This section shows the uality of the GPS signal of the drone, the Parrot Skycontroller 2 and whether or not the return home point is stored. NB: Do not fly your drone if the Return Home position is not set.
  • Page 26 The image settings appear: Mode Anti-flicker settings White Balance Take a photo Lens aperture Image resolution Image exposure Photo mode status Settings...

  • Page 27: Network Settings

    Set a password for your Parrot Bebop 2's Wi-Fi network. Location Select your country. Wi-Fi band Connect the Parrot Bebop 2 to the 2.4 or 5 G Wi-Fi bands. The 2.4 G Wi-Fi band enables you to fly the Parrot ·...

  • Page 28: Information

    Before flying the Parrot Bebop 2, ensure that you comply with the Wi-Fi fre uencies restrictions for the area in which you intend to fly. Certain fre uencies may be restricted or forbidden. Selecting the country and activating the outdoor option enable FreeFlight Pro to adapt the available channels according to the legislation of the selected country.
  • Page 29 Informations Product type · ardware version · Software version · GPS hardware version · Serial number of your drone · Number of flights · Motor information · Settings...

  • Page 30: Drone Academy

    To register a drone, press Drones. Note: The first time you connect the Parrot Bebop 2 to your smartphone, a pop-up asks you to register your Parrot Bebop 2 in the Drone Academy. Managing your profile To modify or delete your profile: 1.

  • Page 31: Consulting And Sharing Your Flights

    your flights or other user's flights · the type of media. · Press to search flights by user or by location. Consulting and sharing your flights 1. Press pilotings. >The list of your flights appears. ou can sort them by date, rank or type. 2.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    3. Ensure the propeller is not blocked or damaged. Spare parts ou can buy spare parts of the Parrot Bebop 2 on our online store. For further information about replacing spare parts, see the video tutorials on our support page.

  • Page 33: More Information

    More information For more information, go to the Parrot Bebop 2's support page download the app user guide. More information...

  • Page 34: General Information

    Parrot Bebop 2. Only use accessories specified by the manufacturer. Irreversible damage may be caused if sand or dust get into the Parrot Bebop 2. Should this occur, your drone may not function as intended.

  • Page 35: Warning On Invasion Of Privacy

    General Conditions of Sale where you purchased your Parrot Bebop 2. Wi-Fi Before flying the Parrot Bebop 2, please ensure that you comply with the Wi-Fi uencies restrictions in the area you intend to fly. Certain fre uencies may be restricted or forbidden.

  • Page 36: Modifications

    Parrot Bebop 2 he might have put in place recycling services or he may be part of a specific recycling scheme. Declaration of conformity...

  • Page 37: Registered Trademarks

    Registered trademarks Parrot, Bebop Drone and the Parrot logo are registered brands of Parrot Drones SAS. iPhone and iPad are Apple Inc. brands registered in the USA and in other countries. App Store is an Apple Inc. service mark.

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