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  • Page 3 Read entirely at least once: it answers most questions that most users encounter when they discover Keep it for reference and stay alert for updates: they will be advertised on all Parrot websites and social media. The Table of contents, on page 7, is active. Click a title to access the corresponding section.
  • Page 4 2. Download FreeFlight 6 on your iOS or Android smartphone: requires FreeFlight 6 to fly. The app will enable you to update your Parrot Skycontroller 3 and when you power them on for the first time. Android FreeFlight 6 QR code...
  • Page 5 If the prompt does not appear on your screen when you connect your device to your Parrot Skycontroller 3, launch FreeFlight 6 manually, as any other app. iOS FreeFlight 6 homepage 3. Tap the green “FLY” box on the homepage of FreeFlight 6 to launch the initial updates.
  • Page 6 update: tap the green “CONTINUE” box to proceed. FreeFlight 6 displays an animation and a progress circle on a screen labelled “Preparing your drone”. When the update is finished, the screen displays “Your drone is ready” and a “CONTINUE” box. Tap this “CONTINUE”...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    About ............................11 About 4K video formats ........................11 About the smart battery ........................11 About auto-RTH (return home) ......................11 About devices............................. 12 About My.Parrot accounts ........................12 ..............................13 ..........................14 ............................15 ..............................15 Work ............................16 Extended ..........................
  • Page 8 ............................ 21 Equipment ............................21 Regulations ............................21 Flight conditions ..........................21 ............................22 ..............................23 Ground take-off ..........................23 Hand launch ............................23 ..............................24 ............................25 RECISE ETTING ........................... 25 ..............................25 ..............................26 ............................. 27 Battery removal ..........................27 Battery installation ..........................
  • Page 9 .............................. 37 Interface ............................. 37 Piloting ............................... 37 Safety ..............................38 Camera .............................. 38 Network.............................. 39 ............................. 40 Making videos ............................ 40 Taking photos ............................ 42 Creating Panoramas .......................... 45 ........................48 Gimbal tilt control ..........................48 Zoom control ............................48 Camera Calibration: Correct horizon (exceptional procedure) ............
  • Page 10 ..............................61 360° ..............................61 Reveal ..............................61 Spiral ..............................62 Epic..............................62 ............................63 Manual flight ............................63 Cameraman ............................63 Follow Me (in-app purchase) ......................64 Smartdronies ............................. 67 Touch & Fly: Waypoint ........................67 Touch & Fly: POI..........................68 Flight Plan (in-app purchase) ......................

  • Page 11: About

    ’s 4K videos into a more manageable format (like 1080p) if they do not read properly on your equipment. This is especially true for Parrot’s 4K Cinema format, which can only be handled by professional editing equipment. About the smart battery ’s smart battery is preinstalled on your drone.

  • Page 12: About Devices

    Parrot drone) to let Parrot store your flight data. Sharing your data, even anonymously, benefits the community, as it enables us to improve our products. It also directly benefits all identifiable users in case they need to contact Parrot support teams.
  • Page 13 PERSONAL INJURY, OR BOTH, which could result in serious harm or death. 3. Be aware that videos and photos that are promoted and advertised by Parrot Drones SAS and its affiliates have been made by and with experienced professionals and drone pilots.
  • Page 14 DRONE IMAGING SYSTEM - Size folded: 244x67x65mm - Sensor: 1/2.4’’ CMOS - Size unfolded: 175x240x65mm - LD-ASPH (low dispersion aspherical) lens: - Weight: 320g ▪ Aperture: f/2.4 - Max transmission range: 4km with Skycontroller 3 35mm format equ. focal length: 23mm ▪...
  • Page 15 USB-A to USB-C charging cable a 16GB microSD card, preinstalled in a microSD to SD card adapter a Parrot Skycontroller 3 8 spare propeller blades a mounting tool a Flight Safety Guide a Super Quick Start Guide (SQSG)

  • Page 16: Work

    5 USB-A to USB-C charging cables a multiport USB charger a 16GB microSD card, preinstalled in a microSD to SD card adapter a Parrot Skycontroller 3 8 spare propeller blades a mounting tool a Flight Safety Guide a Super Quick Start Guide (SQSG)

  • Page 17: Extended

    3 USB-A to USB-C charging cables a 16GB microSD card, preinstalled in a microSD to SD card adapter a Parrot Skycontroller 3 8 spare propeller blades a mounting tool a Flight Safety Guide a Super Quick Start Guide (SQSG)

  • Page 18: Ready To Store Or Carry

    Ready to store or carry Foldable arms and propellers Ready to fly Smart battery Battery extraction button Charge level LED indicators 180° tilt 4K camera gimbal USB-C charging port Power button...

  • Page 19: Ready To Store Or Carry

    Ready to store or carry Left control stick Right control stick Power-on foldable arm and device holder Ready to pilot LED status indicator Wi-Fi antenna RTH (return home) button Take-off/landing button published on December 12, 2018 User Guide v2.3 –...

  • Page 20: Camera And Gimbal Controls

    USB-C charging port (red: charging; green: charged) USB-A device port LED status indicator color codes When the Parrot Skycontroller 3 is powered on, its LED status indicator gives you an instant visual indication: flashing green: Skycontroller 3 update in progress;...

  • Page 21: Equipment

    14 meters per second or 50 km/h. Due to the operating mode of its vertical camera and ultrasound sensor, Parrot recommends you do not fly over water and other reflective surfaces (mirrors, glass, and so on).
  • Page 22 4. To start the drone, place it on a flat horizontal surface and press the power button. 5. a) If you use Parrot Skycontroller 3, unfold the central part of the controller to power it on, wait for the steady dark blue light, then plug your device to the controller using a USB cable.

  • Page 23: Ground Take-Off

    Press the button on your Parrot Skycontroller 3, or tap the green “TAKE-OFF” box, on the screen of your device. takes off and stabilizes at 1m (3ft) from the ground, waiting for commands from the pilot.
  • Page 24 Left control stick (default mode) Right control stick (default mode) Rise Forward Descend Reverse Turn right Move to the right Turn left Move to the left...

  • Page 25: Precise Home Setting

    To bring back to its take-off position, press the button on your Parrot Skycontroller 3, or tap the icon on the screen of your device. rises to 30 meters over its take-off point – or to the altitude you have set, through FreeFlight 6, between 20 and 100 meters –...
  • Page 26 Setting up for landing, Android directly over a flat, even, and clear surface, then press the button, or tap the orange “LAND” box on the screen of your device. lands. Precise Landing, Android...

  • Page 27: Battery Removal

    ’s smart LiPo battery is preinstalled on the drone and should always be reinstalled in the same way, with the LEDs and power button facing up, to avoid irrecoverable electric damage to the battery, to the drone, or to both. The smart battery can be charged whether it is installed on or not.

  • Page 28: Battery Installation

    (USB-PD standard), using a USB-C to USB-C cable (not included in the box). In that configuration, full charging time of the battery can be reduced to 105 minutes. About USB-PD power banks: Parrot does not recommend users to invest in a USB-PD power bank, as not all of them support USB-C to USB-C charging of ’s...

  • Page 29: Battery Care And Safety

    The battery needs to be charged to exit the wintering mode and start operating as described in the earlier paragraphs: this behavior preserves the battery over time. Parrot recommends you always run a full charge of your smart battery before flying published on December 12, 2018 User Guide v2.3 –...
  • Page 30 Like all other LiPo batteries, ’s smart battery must be handled, transported and stored with care: never leave a battery unattended while charging; never expose a battery to extreme temperatures, neither hot, nor cold; never charge a battery which is still warm from use (wait for at least 20 minutes); never use or recharge a damaged or swollen battery;...

  • Page 31: Extracting The Microsd Card

    The enclosed 16GB microSD card enables you to record just over 20 minutes of 4K video. For this reason, Parrot recommends you backup your photos and videos, and you empty your 16GB microSD card after each flight, to ensure you always have available memory space to capture new still or moving images.

  • Page 32: Compatible Microsd Cards

    Compatible microSD cards Refer to Parrot online documentation for an updated list of compatible microSD cards. Direct media retrieval (drone to computer) You can also retrieve your media directly from , without extracting the microSD card. Use the enclosed USB-A to USB-C cable to connect the drone (USB-C) to a USB-A port of your computer.
  • Page 33 The HUD (head-up display) interface of FreeFlight 6 is the ultimate companion to . It enables you to access all the outstanding features of , from the screen of your device, at the touch of your thumbs. This section explores FreeFlight 6 functions, starting with a presentation of the top and bottom bars of the HUD (iOS and Android).

  • Page 34: Presentation Of The Ios Hud (Video Mode View)

    Presentation of the iOS HUD (video mode view) horizontal distance from pilot Next available action height relative to take-off point Controller box (charge and GPS synch) ground speed box (charge and GPS synch) Back to homepage Preferences Speed (Film or Soft shutter Sport) box Photo/video toggle...
  • Page 35 GPS and Glonass satellites to optimize the stability of the drone, especially at higher altitudes. Parrot therefore recommends you always check both your FreeFlight 6 HUD’s GPS icons are green (and not red), before you make your take off.

  • Page 36: Presentation Of The Android Hud (Photo Mode View)

    GPS and Glonass satellites to optimize the stability of the drone, especially at higher altitudes. Parrot therefore recommends you always check both your FreeFlight 6 HUD’s GPS icons are green (and not red), before you make your...

  • Page 37: Interface

    Access FreeFlight 6 preferences through the icon on the extreme right of the top bar of the homepage, or that of the HUD. Preferences enable you to fine-tune to your hand – to customize it, to fit your piloting and filming styles. Access Preferences submenus from the boxes on the left of the screen.

  • Page 38: Safety

    Note that “Max inclination”, “Max inclination speed” and “Max vertical speed” values are the ones which carry the biggest impact on ’s acceleration and general flying behavior. Corresponding sliders turn to orange instead of green to warn users the settings they have selected require extreme care, superior piloting skills, or both, when flying .

  • Page 39: Network

    Tap “RESET ALL CAMERA PREFERENCES AND SETTINGS” on the bottom of the page to reset preferences (except for the Bracketing mode, which is only managed manually). Network Network preferences let you change your ’s Wi-Fi network name, password, and band. Network’s name Tap the field to change your ’s network name...

  • Page 40: Making Videos

    Although you can film and take pictures using your device as ’s only controller, we recommend you always use the Parrot Skycontroller 3 and your device, for the best controlled, most precise, and safest filming and photos-shooting flights. Making videos...
  • Page 41 When you are happy with your settings and your framing, press the hard shutter button on the right of Parrot Skycontroller 3 (or tap the soft shutter button of the HUD) to start filming. The soft shutter button of the HUD animates and displays a cycle between red square, and red circle.

  • Page 42: Taking Photos

    Taking photos To access the photo camera of , tap the photo/video toggle in the middle of the bottom bar of the HUD, to circle the photo camera (left icon) in white. Five photo modes are currently available on : Single shot, Burst, Bracketing, Timer and Panorama (5 formats).
  • Page 43 Android photo formats: DNG+JPEG When you are happy with your settings and your framing, press the hard shutter button on the right of the Parrot Skycontroller 3 (or tap the soft shutter button of the HUD) to take a photo.
  • Page 44 In “Single” mode, the screen flashes white then freezes briefly in black and white to confirm a picture has been taken. The number to the left of the soft shutter button (the number of media on the microSD card) of the HUD is increased by 1. In “Burst”...

  • Page 45: Creating Panoramas

    Panorama types When you are happy with your framing, press the hard shutter button on the right of the Parrot Skycontroller 3 (or tap the soft shutter button of the HUD) to begin the published on December 12, 2018...
  • Page 46 Panorama capture. starts taking pictures and the bottom of the HUD displays a progress bar which fills with green as the capture unfolds. Panorama types capture characteristics: Vertical: takes 8 photos in about 35 seconds Horizontal: takes 10 photos in about 40 seconds 360: takes 42 photos in about 180 seconds (3 minutes) To download the Panorama pictures to your device, land...
  • Page 47 Finally, select the panorama you want to generate from your Local gallery: FreeFlight 6 displays the following screen. iOS Local (device) panorama generation page Tap “Create” to generate the panorama (or tap the other icon to access the series of individual pictures).

  • Page 48: Gimbal Tilt Control

    To aim the gimbal toward the sky, pull the tilt control trigger up. To reset the gimbal tilt to a horizontal position, press the optics reset button on the left of Parrot Skycontroller 3 (this action also resets the zoom factor of the lens to x1). Zoom control ’s zoom control is activated through the right trigger of Parrot Skycontroller 3.
  • Page 49 Android 4K x1.4 zoom iOS 4K x3 zoom As already mentioned, presents no lossless zoom capabilities for pictures: the zoom is deactivated by design in WIDE formats (JPEG and DNG+JPEG), and it has an impact on the resolution of the pictures in JPEG RECT format. By contrast, offers impressive lossless zoom capabilities for 4K UHD (x1.4), 2.7K (x1.9) and 1080p (X2.8) videos.
  • Page 50 Android 1080p x2.8 zoom Android 1080p x3 zoom Note that in the video mode, when you leave the lossless envelope of the zoom, the zoom indicator, on the middle left of the HUD, turns orange instead of white.

  • Page 51: Camera Calibration: Correct Horizon (Exceptional Procedure)

    ’s camera has been factory-calibrated with unparalleled precision. Unlike the calibration of or that of the Parrot Skycontroller 3, which must be carried out periodically, the camera calibration must not be carried out unless it appears necessary – typically, after a crash.
  • Page 52 When is correctly positioned, perpendicular to its straight horizon reference, power it on, along with the Parrot Skycontroller 3 and your device, as you would for any flight. Access “Camera calibration” from the box of the homepage or the HUD of FreeFlight 6, or from the “PREFERENCES-Camera”...

  • Page 53: Camera Calibration: Gimbal Calibration

    Gimbal/camera calibration: after (Android) When you have straightened the tilt of the camera, tap the “<” icon on the top left of the screen to confirm your setting and exit camera calibration. Camera Calibration: Gimbal calibration Use this option to perform a gimbal calibration, similar to that which occurs after powered on.

  • Page 54: Exposure Value (Ev)

    is set to deliver high quality and balanced 4K videos and 21MP photos, out of the box. Some image enthusiasts and all professional directors, videographers and photographers, however, will find their way through pro-imaging settings. This section is designed to help you exploit manual settings and develop your filming and photography styles.

  • Page 55: Iso Value (Iso)

    ’s f/2.4 aperture lens lets a lot of light in, even compared to most professional SLR lenses, your drone can achieve very fast “s” values (down to 1/10000s) and capture very fast action. It can also be used for slow shots, up to 1 second for the photo mode. Note that can shoot pictures and videos when it is not flying.
  • Page 56 Select the WB option that is best suited for your shooting conditions, your subject, or both. The display of the HUD reflects your settings and helps you make the best choice. Android Auto WB Android Incandescent WB Android Fluo 1 WB Android Fluo 2 WB Android Sunny WB Android Cloudy WB...

  • Page 57: Hdr

    “next available action” box, at the center of the top bar of the HUD. Press the hard shutter button on your Parrot Skycontroller 3 (or the soft shutter button of the HUD) to start filming in HDR or to take a HDR photo.

  • Page 58: Pastel Style

    PASTEL Style Another alternative Style to Natural looking images (default value) can be selected for both in the video mode, and in the photo mode. It is called “Pastel”. It makes images less saturated, but it brings out their warmest tones. Activate the “PASTEL”...

  • Page 59: Lock Ae

    Tap the “<” icon, on the left of the screen, to confirm your settings and exit the ADJUSTMENT menu. Lock AE Another great feature of FreeFlight 6 is the possibility to lock the general exposure of a view, to fine-tune the framing of a shot and keep the desired exposure. To access this function, tap the “Video settings box”...

  • Page 60: Lock Ae Touch

    Lock AE Touch With the “Lock AE Touch” (or “Spot AE”) function of FreeFlight 6, you can also lock the exposure of a frame on any detail of any view. To activate this function, follow the “Lock AE” procedure of the preceding section. When the exposure is locked, touch the part of the frame you want to base your exposure on.

  • Page 61: Reveal

    features a series of automated shots, which enable you to capture scenes professionally. iOS Cineshots Menu Make sure you have selected the video settings you require, check that you are filming and tap “CINESHOTS” in the bottom bar of the HUD to access Cineshots. Tap a Cineshot to select it.

  • Page 62: Spiral

    Activate and monitor all Cineshots with care: always check your automated shot flight plan is clear from obstacles and safe, always retain visual contact with and always be ready to reclaim control of your drone: any action on any stick of Parrot Skycontroller 3 immediately terminates the current Cineshot.

  • Page 63: Manual Flight

    When the Cameraman mode is activated, manages the gimbal tilt to keep the target in the frame. Therefore, the left trigger of the Parrot Skycontroller 3 is deactivated in this mode. However, you can still control the zoom, with the right trigger.

  • Page 64: Follow Me (In-App Purchase)

    Tap “FLY” to access the Follow Me mode. Select one of the three Follow Me options (refer to in-app explanations for details): Track Lock Dynamic (Parrot recommends you only use this option in completely open and unobstructed areas)
  • Page 65 In the Follow Me mode, manages the gimbal tilt to keep you in the center of the frame. Therefore, the left trigger of the Parrot Skycontroller 3 is deactivated in this mode. However, you can still control the zoom, with the right trigger.
  • Page 66 Activate and monitor the Follow Me mode and each Dronie with care: always check your flight plan is clear from obstacles and safe, always retain visual contact with , and always be ready to stop the following (tap the “STOP” box of your HUD) in case a danger or any sort of unexpected obstacle arises.

  • Page 67: Smartdronies

    Smartdronies features four Smartdronies: the Orbit, Parabola and Boomerang Dronie can be accessed through this menu – refer to the above section for details about the Boomerang Dronie; however, the smartest of ’s dronies is the Dolly Zoom. We will not spoil it for you: just make sure you have a memorable scenery behind you. Frame yourself (or better yet, your group of friends!) with : keep the drone at least 5 meters away, at man level, between 1 and 2 meters above the ground.

  • Page 68: Touch & Fly: Poi

    Control the height of the POI (the blue figure inside the square diamond) through the slider on the right: this effectively controls the tilt of the gimbal, while you use the Parrot Skycontroller 3 to fly around your target.

  • Page 69: Flight Plan (In-App Purchase)

    Flight Plan (in-app purchase) Flight Plan is a powerful tool, which enables you to fully prepare and configure your flights and filming sessions, from home, on the train, in a plane, or anywhere else you can take your phone with you. Through an example, this section will teach you the basics of automated flight and shooting management, with and Flight Plan.
  • Page 70 First, select your initial waypoint: ideally, very close to your intended take-off point. Tap the screen to set it. The green circle represents the waypoint, the white figure the altitude of the drone, and the white arrow the direction of ’s camera.
  • Page 71 Tap the map to set the second waypoint: the distance between the two waypoints appears on the screen. Use the slider on the right of the screen to set the altitude of the waypoint. In this example, will climb from 3 to 30 meters between the initial waypoint and the second waypoint.
  • Page 72 Tap “Point of interest” to add the POI. It appears as a blue square diamond. The figure in the center represents the height of the POI, which you can modify using the slider on the right of the screen. All waypoints turn white as they can now be selected to be linked to the POI.
  • Page 73 All you have to do now is to close FreeFlight 6, to get to your flying spot, to prepare , your Parrot Skycontroller 3 and your device for the flight. Tap the “PILOTING MODE” box on the HUD to call the options. Select “Flight Plan”: the last plan you have set up appears.
  • Page 74 Flight Plan (tap the “STOP” box of your HUD or reclaim commands of the drone) in case a danger or any sort of unexpected obstacle arises. If you have feedback or comments about the v2.3 of this user guide, please reach out to: technical.writer@parrot.com...

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