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  • Page 1 User guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ..............................4 ................................4 Package contents Downloading the application ................................4 ................................4 Charging the battery ................................4 Installing the battery ................................5 Switching on/off the Bebop 2 ................................5 Connecting a smartphone ................................6 Changing the propellers Preflight check ..............................7 Updating the Bebop 2 ..............................8 ................................8 With a micro USB/USB Flash drive ................................9...
  • Page 3 Network settings ................................26 ................................27 Motor information ................................28 Information Drone Academy ..............................29 ................................29 Creating a user account ................................29 Main screen ................................30 Managing your profile ................................30 Registering a drone ................................30 Consulting shared flights ................................30 Consulting and sharing your flights Troubleshooting ..............................31 ................................31 Led behaviour ................................31 Spare parts...

  • Page 4: Before You Begin

    USB / Micro USB cable Hull protections (x 2) Quick start guide Install the camera's lens cap with the elastic band when you carry the Bebop 2 to protect Downloading the application Connect to the App Store or Google Play and download the FreeFlight 3 application for free.

  • Page 5: Switching On/Off The Bebop 2

    Press the on/off button located on the back of the Bebop 2 to switch it on or off. > The led located on the on/off button flickers in red. The Bebop 2 omits a sound. Once it is fully booted and ready for use, the button stays red.

  • Page 6: Changing The Propellers

    automatically. See the Network settings section for further information. Changing the propellers 1. Remove the propellers with the propellers mounting tool. 2. Install the new propellers: · place the propellers with a hole in the middle on the motors with a protruding axle (front right and rear left motors);...

  • Page 7: Preflight Check

    · Check the weather conditions. Do not fly the Bebop 2 when the weather is rainy, snowy, or foggy. Do not fly the Bebop 2 if the wind speed exceeds 24 mph (40 km/h). · Ensure there is no obstacle in your flight area that could disturb piloting or visual flight.

  • Page 8: Updating The 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 Bebop 2 is in place and f ully charged bef ore updating via USB. For further information, see the Bebop 2 update procedures.

  • Page 9: Via L'application Freeflight 3_2

    8. Press OK. Wait until the installation is completed. > The Bebop 2 reboots automatically. 9. To check if the Bebop 2 is correctly updated, launch the FreeFlight 3 application. Go to > . The version number is displayed in the general information.

  • Page 10: Flying

    To change mode, see Piloting settings. 1. Launch the FreeFlight 3 application. 2. Wait until the connection between your smartphone and the Bebop 2 is complete. 3. Press Start to pilot the Bebop 2.
  • Page 11 Video recording Take off Take a photo GPS signal Map mode Battery level of the Bebop 2 Flying...

  • Page 12: Calibrating The Bebop 2

    1. Follow the procedures on the screen. 2. Once you completed the three steps, press Note: You can also calibrate your Bebop 2 if it does not stay on course correctly. To do so, go to >Flight settings. Map mode You can display a map instead of the camera video feedback to see the position of your Bebop 2.
  • Page 13 5. Press Preload. 6. Wait until the preloading is completed. Activating map mode Press icon indicates your smartphone's position. The icon indicates the Bebop 2 position. To switch back to the video mode, press again. Flying...

  • Page 14: Flat Trim

    Off. > The Bebop 2 takes off and hovers at approximately 1 meter above the ground. Note: make sure the take-of f location of the Bebop 2 is saved. To do so wait f or the icon to turn green.
  • Page 15 Normal mode Left joypad Right joypad rotating to the left rotating to the right Hold the central button and tilt your smartphone to fly the Bebop 2. fly upwards fly downwards Flying...
  • Page 16 Hold the central button and tilt your smartphone f orwards or backwards to pilot the Bebop 2 f orwards or backwards. Flying...
  • Page 17 Hold the central button and tilt your smartphone to the lef t or right to f ly the Bebop 2 to the lef t or right. Ace mode Left joypad Right joypad rotating to the left Slide to orientate the camera regardless of the Bebop 2's position.

  • Page 18: Pre-Programmed Acrobatics

    The camera is located at the f ront on the Bebop 2. The camera located under the Bebop 2 is f or stabilization only. You can set the Bebop 2 in video or photo mode. The video mode is activated by default. For further information, see Recording settings.

  • Page 19: Retrieving Photos And Videos

    . To start a new video, press again. The video recording stops after 25 minutes of recording. Note: It is not possible to record a video when the Bebop 2 is set in timelapse mode. To deactivate timelapse mode, see Recording settings.

  • Page 20: Landing

    > Your computer detects the Bebop 2 automatically abd the Photos application opens. You can copy the photos and/or videos on your computer. Landing Ensure that the Bebop 2 is over a flat, dry and unobstructed surface, then press Landing make the Bebop 2 land.

  • Page 21: Battery

    You can take control over the Bebop 2 when it is returning to its starting point. If the Bebop 2 altitude is below 20 meters, it will reach an altitude of 20 meters before returning to its starting point in order to avoid any obstacle.

  • Page 22: Settings

    Bebop 2's internal memory. Note: You can also reset the Bebop 2 without the Bebop 2 application. To do so, switch the Bebop 2 on and press the on/of f button f or 10 seconds.

  • Page 23: Flight Settings

    Recording settings The Bebop 2 is equipped with a fisheye (wide-angle) camera. Note: The camera lens is situated at the f ront of the Bebop 2. The lens situated under the Bebop 2 is f or stabilization only. Settings...
  • Page 24 If you select 10'', the Bebop 2 will take a picture every 10 seconds. Note : when the Bebop 2 is set in timelapse mode, it is not possible to record a video. Note : when the DNG option is activated, the timelapse mode enables the Bebop 2 to take a picture every 10 seconds minimum.

  • Page 25: Image Settings

    Image settings Set the image contrast. Set the image exposure. Select one of the following buttons to adapt the white balance according to your environment: automatic daylight cloudy white fluorescent light tungusten bulb Settings...

  • Page 26: Network Settings

    Bebop 2 to the 2.4GHz or 5GHz Wi-Fi bands. · The 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi band enables you to fly the Bebop 2 from a greater distance. It is generally more congested than the 5 GHz Wi-Fi band in urban areas.

  • Page 27: Motor Information

    Before flying the Bebop 2, ensure that you comply with the Wi-Fi frequencies restrictions of your place of flight. Certain frequencies may be restricted or forbidden. Selecting the country and activating the outdoor option enable FreeFlight 3 to adapt the available channels according to the legislation of the selected country.

  • Page 28: Information

    Information Information · FreeFlight 3 version · Bebop 2 firmware version · Bebop 2 hardware version · GPS hardware version Settings...

  • Page 29: Drone Academy

    Drone Academy Note: an internet connection is necessary to use the Drone Academy. To launch Drone Academy: 1. Launch the FreeFlight 3 application. 2. Press Drone Academy. Creating a user account You need a user account to use Drone Academy. 1.

  • Page 30: Managing Your Profile

    Registering a drone To register a drone, press drones. Note: The f irst time you connect the Bebop 2 to your smartphone, a pop-up ask you to register your Bebop 2 in the Drone Academy. Consulting shared flights 1. Press Map.

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    >The screen indicates the defective motor. 3. Ensure the propeller is not blocked or damaged. Spare parts You can buy spare parts of the Bebop 2 on our online store. For further information about replacing spare parts, see the video tutorials on our support page.

  • Page 32: General Information

    Keep the Bebop 2 away from high voltage power lines, buildings or any other potentially dangerous areas. Do not use this device near liquids. Do not land the Bebop 2 on water or any wet surface as this may cause irreversible damage.

  • Page 33: Warning On Invasion Of Privacy

    Bebop 2. Wi-Fi Before flying the Bebop 2, please ensure that you comply with the Wi-Fi frequencies restrictions of your place of flight. Certain frequencies may be restricted or forbidden. For example, in certain countries using the 5 GHz Wi-Fi band may be prohibited in outdoor mode.

  • Page 34: Disposal Of This Product At The End Of Its Life

    You can also contact the retailer from which you purchased your Bebop 2 he might have put in place recycling services or he may be part of a specific recycling scheme.

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