Parrot Bebop User Manual
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- Page 1 User guide...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Downloading the application ...........................................4 Charging the battery ...........................................4 Installing the battery ...........................................5 Using the hull ...........................................5 Connecting a smartphone ...........................................6 Switching on/off the Parrot Bebop Drone ...........................................6 Changing the propellers ...........................................7 Preflight check ...............................8 Flying ...............................9 Piloting screen ...........................................10 Calibrating the Parrot Bebop Drone ...........................................11... - Page 3 Drone Academy ...............................26 Updating ...............................28 Troubleshooting ...............................29 Led behavior ...........................................29 Spare parts ...........................................29 General information ...............................30 Safety precautions and maintenance ...........................................30 Wi-Fi ...........................................31 Warning on invasion of privacy ...........................................31 Battery ...........................................31 Warranty ...........................................31 Modifications ...........................................32 Disposal of this product at the end of its life ...........................................33 Declaration of conformity ...........................................33...
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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: Installing The Battery
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. 3. Attach the strap to secure the battery (B). -
Page 6: Connecting A Smartphone
3. Deactivate the Hull button. Note: If you fly the Parrot Bebop Drone outdoors in an obstructed area, install the hull protectors and activate the Hull button. Connecting a smartphone 1. Switch the Parrot Bebop Drone on. 2. On your smartphone, launch a search of the Wi-Fi® networks available: if you are using an iPhone or an iPad, select Settings >... -
Page 7: 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 8: Preflight Check
Ensure there is no obstacle in your flight area that could disturb piloting or visual flight. Ensure the use of the Parrot Bebop Drone is allowed in your flight area. Check the Wi-Fi use restrictions in your flight area. Ensure the propellers are correctly installed and locked. For further information, see Before you begin >... -
Page 9: Flying
Note : Normal piloting mode is activated by default. To change mode, see Settings>Piloting. 1. Launch the FreeFlight 3 application. 2. Wait until the connection between your smartphone and the Parrot Bebop Drone is complete. 3. Press Start to pilot the Parrot Bebop Drone. -
Page 10: Piloting Screen
Piloting screen Description Description Last screen Left joystick Settings Right joystick Flat Trim Speed Emergency landing Altitude Pre-programmed acrobatics Distance from your smartphone Video recording Take off Photo GPS signal Map mode Battery level of the Parrot Bebop Drone Flying... -
Page 11: Calibrating The Parrot Bebop Drone
Calibrating the Parrot Bebop Drone When you use the Parrot Bebop Drone for the first time, the calibration screen appears. 1. Follow the procedures on the screen. 2. Once you completed the three steps, press Note: You can also calibrate your Parrot Bebop Drone if it does not stay on course correctly. - Page 12 5. Press Preload. 6. Wait until the preloading in completed. Activating map mode Press icon indicates the Parrot Bebop Drone starting point. icon indicates the Parrot Bebop Drone position. To switch back to the video mode, press again. Flying...
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Page 13: 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 GPS signal... - Page 14 Hold the central button and tilt your smartphone forwards or backwards to pilot the Parrot Bebop Drone forwards or backwards. Hold the central button and tilt your smartphone to the left or right to fly the Parrot Bebop Drone to the left or right.
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Page 15: Pre-Programmed Acrobatics
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 16 . 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.
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Page 17: Landing
Note : It is not possible to transfer video files to the Parrot Bebop Drone. Landing Ensure that the Parrot Bebop Drone is over a flat, dry and unobstructed surface, then press Landing to make the Parrot Bebop Drone land. - Page 18 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. Flying...
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Page 19: Battery
Note: If the connection between your smartphone and the Parrot Bebop Drone is lost, the Parrot Bebop Drone returns to its starting point automatically after 1 min of disconnection. Battery button indicates the Parrot Bebop Drone's battery level. The Parrot Bebop Drone has a battery life of approximately 11 minutes. -
Page 20: 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 21: 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 22: 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 23: Network
Network Product name Select the Network settings screen. The network name of your Parrot Bebop Drone appears in your smartphone peripheral Settings... - Page 24 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.
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Page 25: 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 26: 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 27 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.
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Page 28: 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 29: Troubleshooting
The Parrot Bebop Drone is defective and cannot fly correctly anymore. Spare parts You can buy spare parts of the Parrot Bebop Drone on our online store. For further information about replacing spare parts, see the video tutorials on our support page. -
Page 30: 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 31: 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 32: 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 33: 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.