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Summary of Contents for Parrot SKYCONTROLLER
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Charging the battery ...........................................4 Installing the battery ...........................................4 Installing the neck strap ...........................................5 Installing a smartphone ...........................................5 Installing the sunshade cover ...........................................7 Connecting to the Parrot Bebop Drone ...........................................7 Displaying a video feedback ...........................................9 Piloting ...............................10 Orienting the antenna ...........................................12 Movements ...........................................12 Photos and videos ...........................................12... -
Page 4: Before Starting
> The charger's led lights up in red when charging. Once the battery is fully charged, the led turns green. The battery takes about 1 hour to charge. Installing the battery 1. Connect the battery to the Parrot Skycontroller power cable. 2. Insert the battery into the battery compartment. Before starting... -
Page 5: Installing The Neck Strap
Before each use, ensure that the neck strap is correctly attached. Installing a smartphone The Parrot Skycontroller can be used with a smartphone or tablet in order to have a video feedback. 1. Place your device horizontally onto the appropriate support: use the upper compartment for smartphones (A);... - Page 6 Before starting...
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Page 7: Installing The Sunshade Cover
Installing the sunshade cover Install the foldable sunshade cover when you use the Parrot Skycontroller with a tablet in order to protect the screen from light reflection. The sunshade cover is constituted of: a lower part (A); an upper part (B);... - Page 8 > A pop-up asks you to connect your Parrot Bebop Drone. 7. Press OK. > A signal tone indicates that the Parrot Bebop Drone is connected to the Parrot Skycontroller. The Parrot Bebop Drone battery leds and the Wi-Fi leds light up. The Parrot Bebop Drone is ready to be piloted with the Parrot Skycontroller.
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Page 9: Displaying A Video Feedback
You can display a video feedback on any screen with a HDMI port. 1. Plug the HDMI cable of your FPV glasses on the HDMI port located on the left side of the Parrot Skycontroller. 2. Switch the Parrot Skycontroller, the Parrot Bebop Drone, and the FVP glasses on. Before starting... -
Page 10: Piloting
The video feedback enables you to access the FreeFlight 3 application. You can then change the Parrot Bebop Drone piloting settings. For further information, see the Parrot Bebop Drone user guide. Note: It is not possible to perform flips if you use the Parrot Skycontroller without smartphone. Piloting... -
Page 11: Skycontroller Overview
Taking photos and orienting the angle of the camera Left joystick Right joystick Previous screen of the Parrot Skycontroller application (with FPV glasses only) Main screen of the Parrot Skycontroller application (with FPV glasses only) Video record Take off and landing... -
Page 12: Orienting The Antenna
Orienting the antenna Steer the antenna towards the Parrot Bebop Drone to improve the Wi-Fi signal reception. To lock the antenna, turn the upper handwheel located at the back of the Parrot Skycontroller. Movements Left joystick Fly upwards or downwards... -
Page 13: Battery
The Parrot Bebop Drone battery lasts 11 mn approximately. When the battery level of the Parrot Skycontroller or the Parrot Bebop Drone is low, the last led turns red. The Parrot Skycontroller makes a sound signal every 10 seconds. -
Page 14: Using Fpv Glasses
Using FPV glasses First Person View glasses enable you to: fly the Parrot Bebop Drone with Head Tracking feature; access the FreeFlight 3 application. To navigate in the FreeFlight 3 application with FPV glasses: Use the joystick (1) to navigate in the menu. -
Page 15: Wi-Fi
For example, in certain countries using the 5 GHz Wi-Fi band may be prohibited in outdoor mode. You can connect the Parrot Skycontroller to the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz Wi-Fi bands. The 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi band enables you to fly the Parrot Skycontroller from a greater distance. -
Page 16: Updating
Updating Update the Parrot Skycontroller via USB, by downloading the update file from our website. A computer and an USB flashdrive are necessary . For further information, see the Parrot Skycontroller update procedures. Updating... -
Page 17: General Information
Do not fly near an airfield. Do not fly for money. If you want to fly your Parrot Bebop Drone in any populated area or near an air field, do contact your local aerial authority to get the appropriate authorization. -
Page 18: Battery
Warranty Without prejudice to any applicable statutory warranty, Parrot warrants that the Parrot Skycontroller 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 19: Modifications
You can also contact the retailer from which you purchased your Parrot Skycontroller – he might have put in place recycling services or he may be General information... -
Page 20: Declaration Of Conformity
Declaration of conformity Parrot SA, 174 quai de Jemmapes, 75010 Paris, France, declare under their sole responsibility that the product described in this user guide complies with technical standards EN 301489-17, EN300328, EN71-1, EN71-2, EN71-3, EN62115 following the provision of the Radio Equipment, Telecommunication Equipment directive (1999/5/ EC R&TTE), and of the General Safety directive (2001/95/EC).