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- Page 1 AR.Drone User guide...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Settings ............................11 Basic settings .............................12 Advanced settings .............................13 ............................14 In the event of problems Checking the IP address of the AR.Drone .............................14 Forgetting the Wi-Fi network .............................15 Deactivating Wi-Fi mode .............................16 Erasing the pairing memory of the AR.Drone .............................16 Restarting the AR.Drone... - Page 3 Free flight Before you begin ............................17 Positioning the iPhone .............................17 Hand positions on the iPhone .............................18 Colours of the LED lights .............................18 Settings .............................18 ............................18 Taking off Piloting ............................19 Landing ............................20 Switching cameras ............................20 Status icons ............................21 ............................21 Disconnections during the flight Distance .............................21 Battery...
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Page 4: Health And Safety Precautions
Health and safety precautions Read the following warning before you or your child play with the AR.Drone. Failing to do so may cause injury. Seizure warning Some people (about 1 in 4000) may have seizures or blackouts triggered by light flashes or patterns, such as while watching TV or playing video games, even if they have never had a seizure before;... -
Page 5: Magnets
Use and maintenance AR.Drone is not suitable for use by children under 14 years of age. To fly the AR.Drone indoors install the hull in order to protect the AR.Drone in case of collision with any object. You should keep the Parrot AR.Drone in sight at all times when operating it, in order, among others, to avoid injuries or damages to people, animals or property. -
Page 6: Warnings Concerning The Use Of The Battery
Never use a damaged charger. Never charge a swollen battery, a leaky battery or one which has been damaged. Do not use the AR.Drone charger to charge any other battery than the provided rechargeable battery. -
Page 7: Battery Disposal
Avoid using the AR.Drone around domestic animals, particularly pet dogs. The AR.Drone incorporates an ultrasound altimeter (emission frequency: 40kHz). Ultrasonic waves are known to disturb certain domestic animals, most especially dogs. Using the AR.Drone in the company of a dog may lead to it behaving erratically or perhaps even dangerously. -
Page 8: Before You Begin
Charger Stickers Remove the protective adhesive covers from the AR.Drone, the camera and the 2 hulls. Keep the provided stickers. You will need to stick them on the indoor hull at the locations indicated with the small markings before playing the AR.FlyingAce multi-player game. -
Page 9: Downloading The Applications
Downloading the applications Login to the App Store and download the free applications for the AR.Drone. AR.Free Flight is the core application. It allows you to pilot the AR.Drone using your AR.Free Flight iPhone. It is designed to help you learn how to perform the basic flight movements (climbing, descending, turning, reversing, advancing, etc.). -
Page 10: Getting Started
Getting Started Battery Recharging the battery 1. Select the adapter corresponding to your country and place it on the transformer. It is essential that you hear the sound that confirms a firm connection. 2. Connect the battery to the charger. Warning: Do not insert the adaptor into the transformer by force. -
Page 11: Installing The Battery
Avoid flying the AR.Drone close to young children, domestic animals or fragile objects. Install the hull with the guard rings in order to protect the AR.Drone if it collides with another object. Place the AR.Drone in the middle of a room (4m x 4m minimum) without obstacles. Step back to a distance of 1 metre behind the device (the front of the device is easy to identify because of the camera). -
Page 12: Outdoor Usage
Install the hull without the guard rings. Set the AR.Drone on a flat dry surface in an area without any obstacles. Step back to a distance of 1 metre behind the device (the front of the device is easy to identify because of the camera). -
Page 13: Connecting The Iphone To The Wi-Fi Network Of The
Erasing the memory of the AR.Drone section. Using the AR.Drone with several iPhones If you wish to use your AR.Drone with another iPhone, you must erase the memory of the AR.Drone. Please refer to the section on Erasing the memory of the AR.Drone for more information. -
Page 14: Motor Leds
The memory of the AR.Drone has just been erased by pressing on the Unpair button. System LED Wait for 20 seconds after having connected the battery to the AR.Drone, then check the colour of the system LED. Note: Avoid turning the AR.Drone upside down when you check the colour of the system LED. It is better to simply raise it high enough to look underneath. -
Page 15: Basic Settings
Drone with just a single hand. Select the colour of your enemies when you are playing the AR.FlyingAce game. Modify the name by which the AR.Drone will be known as by your iPhone and other Wi-Fi peripherals. Note: You must exit the application, restart the AR.Drone, and re-establish the connection with the iPhone for the new name to be taken into account. -
Page 16: Advanced Settings
AR.Drone. Define the maximum tilting that the AR.Drone will assume when moving forwards or backwards. If this value is high, the pitch of the AR.Drone will be larger. If this value is low, the pitch of the AR.Drone will be smaller. -
Page 17: In The Event Of Problems
In the event of problems Checking the IP address of the AR.Drone Check the IP address of the AR.Drone after establishing the connection. To do so, simply select Settings > Wi-Fi then press on the right arrow on the “AR.Drone”... -
Page 18: Forgetting The Wi-Fi Network
The Wi-Fi signal is interrupted 1. Make sure you are not using the AR.Drone in an area subject to many Wi-Fi networks (such as internet Wi-Fi routers or boxes etc.). This may create interferences that could reduce the performance of the AR.Drone. -
Page 19: Deactivating Wi-Fi Mode
> The 4 LEDs located on the motors will flash alternately red and green. 2. On the 1st connected iPhone, turn the Wi-Fi off and back on. > You can now connect the 2nd iPhone to the AR.Drone. Restarting the AR.Drone To restart the AR.Drone, just disconnect and... -
Page 20: Before You Begin
Free flight Warning: Make sure that you have securely connected the AR.Drone battery and that the motor LEDs are green before connecting your iPhone to the Wi-Fi network of the AR.Drone and before starting a flight application. Run the AR.Free flight application to use the AR.Drone in free flight mode. -
Page 21: Hand Positions On The Iphone
Make sure that the AR.Drone is settled on a flat surface and press Flat trim. b. Select the hull that is currently installed on the AR.Drone and then the type of flight that you wish to make. c. Press OK. -
Page 22: Piloting
Press and hold the joystick in the up / down position to make the AR.Drone continuously climb / descend. Press and hold the bottom left button and tilt the iPhone to the right / left to move the AR.Drone to the right / left. -
Page 23: Landing
Press and hold the bottom left button and tilt the iPhone forwards / backwards to move the AR.Drone forwards / backwards. Landing Make sure that the AR.Drone is directly above a flat, dry and unobstructed surface and then press on the button Switching cameras Press the button to switch between the front camera and vertical camera. -
Page 24: Status Icons
The indicator will display red when the battery is weak. Battery life is around 12 minutes. When the battery charge is too weak, you are invited to land the AR.Drone. If you do not, the AR.Drone will land itself automatically. In order to avoid inadvertent contact of the AR.Drone with any person, domestic animal or other object, we recommend that you manually land the AR.Drone as soon as the... -
Page 25: Interrupting The Application
Interrupting the application If you press on the Home button of the iPhone while piloting the AR.Drone, it will stabilise itself. Restart the application to take back control over the AR.Drone. In the event of problems The Emergency button In the event of any problems while piloting the AR.Drone, just press the Emergency button. -
Page 26: General Information
General information Warning You should use the Parrot AR.Drone safely and responsibly at all times, so as to avoid any damage or harm being caused to any person, animal or property next to which you are flying the Parrot AR.Drone. In this respect you should ensure that you always operate the Parrot AR.Drone in compliance with this Quick... -
Page 27: Changes To This User Guide
You can also contact the retailer from which you purchased your Parrot AR.Drone – he might have put in place recycling services or he may be part of a specific recycling scheme. -
Page 28: Fcc Compliance Statement
Parrot. Registered trademarks Parrot and the Parrot logo are registered trademarks of PARROT SA ; AR.Drone is a trademark of Parrot SA; iPhone ® is a trademark of Apple Inc, registered in the USA and in other countries. -
Page 29: Caution: Exposure To Radio Frequency Radiation
5. Do not install the device near a source of heat. Radiators, ovens or other devices (including amplifiers) which produce heat. 6. Do not change the polarised connectors. 7. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. Warning Read the entire instruction sheet included with this battery. Failure to follow all instructions could cause permanent damage to the battery and its surroundings, and cause bodily harm. - Page 30 blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
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