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  • Page 1 User guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Before you begin Package contents ................................4 Installing the propellers ................................4 Charging the battery ................................5 Installing the battery ................................5 Switching on/off the Bebop 2 ................................6 Downloading the application ................................6 Connecting a smartphone ................................6 ..............................8 Preflight check ..............................9 Updating the Bebop 2 ..............................10...
  • Page 3 Motor information ................................28 Information ................................29 ..............................30 Drone Academy Creating a user account ................................30 Main screen ................................30 Registering a drone ................................31 Managing your profile ................................31 Consulting shared flights ................................31 Consulting and sharing your flights ................................31 ..............................33 Troubleshooting LED behaviour ................................33 Spare parts ................................33 ..............................34 General information...

  • 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 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 Bebop 2

    To switch your Bebop 2 on/off press the on/off button located on the back of the Bebop 2. > The LED located on the on/off button flashes red. The Bebop 2 omits a sound. Once it is fully booted and ready for use, the button stays red.
  • Page 7 5. Launch the FreeFlight 3 application. > The connection between your smartphone and the Bebop 2 is established automatically. See the Network settings section for further information. Before you begin...

  • Page 8: Preflight Check

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

  • Page 9: 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 fully charged before updating via USB. For further information, refer to the Bebop 2 update procedures section.

  • Page 10: Flying

    Piloting settings section. 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. > The piloting screen appears. It locks in landscape format.
  • Page 11 Pre-programmed acrobatics Distance from your smartphone ideo recording Take off Take a photo GPS signal Map mode Battery level of the Bebop 2 Flying...

  • Page 12: Calibrating The Bebop 2

    When you use the Bebop 2 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 Bebop 2 if it is unstable in flight. To do so, go to >Flight settings. Flat trim The flat trim setting is a means to reset the sensors to a hori ontal plane.

  • Page 13: Taking Off

    Taking off 1. Place the Bebop 2 on a flat and dry surface and in a unobstructed and lit area. 2. Press Take Off. > The Bebop 2 takes off and hovers at approximately 1 meter above the ground. Note: Make sure the take-off location of the Bebop 2 is saved.
  • Page 14 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 of the position of the Bebop 2.

  • Page 16: Landing

    Bebop 2's battery level. The Bebop 2 has a battery life of approximately 25 minutes. When the battery level is low, an alert appears on your smartphone screen. The Bebop 2's on/off button lights up twice and shuts off.

  • Page 17: Return Home

    Bebop 2 when it is returning to its starting point. If the 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: Map Mode

    Bebop 2. Before activating the map mode: preload a map. If you fly the Bebop 2 in an area without internet connection, or if the · internet connection is lost while flying, the Bebop 2 will still be located on the map.

  • Page 19: Photos And Videos

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

  • Page 20: 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, refer to the Recording settings section.
  • Page 21 Retrieving photos and videos on your computer · Windows : 1. Connect the Bebop 2 to your computer with the USB/micro USB cable (supplied). 2. Switch the Bebop 2 on. > our computer detects the Bebop 2 automatically. Wait until the driver installation is complete.

  • 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/off button for 10 seconds.

  • Page 23: Flight Limits Settings

    Distance max define a maximum distance when you fly the Bebop 2. When the 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 24: Flight Settings

    Flight settings Calibrate Calibrate the Bebop 2. Use this feature when the Bebop 2 is unstable in flight. Flat Trim The flat trim feature is used to reset the sensors to there hori ontal position. Launch the flat trim feature after a crash or if the Bebop 2 appears to drift in flight.
  • Page 25 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 26: 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 27: Network Settings

    1. Change the Bebop 2 name in the Product name field. 2. Reboot the Bebop 2. Note: The network name of the Bebop 2 can only contain letters, numbers and underscores ("_"). It must not exceed 32 characters in length. Select country Select your country.

  • Page 28: Motor Information

    Before flying the 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 3 to adapt the available channels according to the legislation of the selected country.

  • Page 29: Information

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

  • Page 30: 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 ou need a user account to use Drone Academy. 1.

  • Page 31: Registering A Drone

    To register a drone, press Drones. Note: The first time you connect the Bebop 2 to your smartphone, a pop-up asks you to register your Bebop 2 in the Drone Academy. Managing your profile To modify or delete your profile: 1.
  • Page 32 press the stars to rate the flight. · press the tabs at the bottom of the screen to view the flight information. · Drone Academy...

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    >The screen indicates the defective motor. 3. Ensure the propeller is not blocked or damaged. Spare parts ou 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 34: General Information

    Bebop 2 must be used in accordance with the civil aviation regulations in your country. should only use the Bebop 2 in open spaces so that you can ensure the safety of people, animals and property at all times. There are some public places such as train stations, airports, etc., and roads where you may not be permitted to use your Bebop 2.

  • Page 35: Warning On Invasion Of Privacy

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

  • Page 36: Modifications

    Parrot reserves the right to amend or improve the product design or user guide without any restrictions and without any obligation to notify users. As part of our ongoing concern to upgrade and improve our products, the product that you have purchased may differ slightly from the model described in this guide.

  • 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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