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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; Anyone who has had a seizure, loss of awareness, or other symptom linked to an epileptic condition should consult a doctor before playing a video game.
take a 10 to 15 minute break every hour, even if you don’t think you need it ; if your hands, wrists, arms or eyes become tired or sore while playing, stop and rest them for several hours before playing again ; if you continue to have sore hands, wrists, arms or eyes during or after paly, stop playing and see a doctor. Magnets Not suitable for children under the age of 14. This product contains small magnets. If swallowed, the magnets may stick together in the intestines and cause serious injury.
The Parrot AR.Drone 2.0’s performance may be affected or significantly reduced and your Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 irreversibly damaged if: you use the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 in unfavourable meteorological conditions (including but not limited to rain, wind, snow, fog, etc) or if visual conditions are not sufficient (e.g. operation of the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 by night); you use the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 in wet conditions (e.g. you should not land the Parrot AR.Drone 2.
Battery Warning Lithium Polymer batteries are extremely hazardous and liable to cause serious injuries to persons or property. The user accepts liability for the use of a Lithium Polymer battery. As the manufacturer and the distributor cannot ensure the battery is used correctly (charging, discharging, storage, etc.), they cannot be held liable for damages caused to persons or property. In the event of battery leakage, avoid the liquid coming into contact with skin and eyes.
Recharge the battery at a temperature of between 0°C and 40°C. Usage and storage Do not use the battery if the plastic cover has been torn or compromised in any way. Do not insert or remove the battery while the power is on. Do not expose the battery to excessive physical shock. Never use a swollen battery or a leaky battery, or one which is damaged or giving off a unusual odour. Keep the battery out of the reach of children. Do not expose the battery to heat or dispose of a fire.
Domestic animals Avoid using the AR.Drone 2.0 around domestic animals, particularly pet dogs. The AR.Drone 2.0 incorporates an ultrasound altimeter (emission frequency: 40kHz). Ultrasonic waves are known to disturb certain domestic animals, most especially dogs. Using the AR.Drone 2.0 in the company of a dog may lead to it behaving erratically or perhaps even dangerously.
Getting Started Before you begin Note : For the purposes of readability, the compatible telephones or tablet PCs shall be designated by the term «Smartphone» in this manual. Contents of the packaging Hull with guard rings (for indoor use) AR.Drone 2.
Note : Remove the protective adhesive covers from the AR.Drone 2.0, the camera and the 2 hulls. Detection target Keep the provided detection target. You will need it to play AR.Drone and AR.Rescue 2. Downloading the application Login to the Google PlayTM and download the free application AR.FreeFlight 2.0. Battery Recharging the battery 1. Select the adapter corresponding to your country and connect it to the charger. 2.
Installing the battery 1. Insert the battery into the appropriate compartment. 2. Make sure that it is correctly secured by using the attachment mechanism. 3. Connect it to the AR.Drone 2.0. Checking the battery charge of the Smartphone In order to use the AR.Drone 2.0 under optimal conditions, make sure that your Smartphone's battery is fully charged. A weak or medium battery charge can lead to poorer performance of the AR.Drone 2.0 (responsiveness to commands, quality of the video feed, etc.).
the camera). In the Settings panel of the AR.FreeFlight 2.0 application, deactivate the Outdoor Hull and Outdoor Flight options. Outdoor usage Install the hull without the guard rings. Set the AR.Drone 2.0 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). In the Settings panel of the AR.FreeFlight 2.0 application, activate the Outdoor Hull and Outdoor Flight options.
AR.Drone 2.0 may well be different from the wind strength where the AR.Drone 2.0 is actually flying. This may explain any unexpected changes in trajectory. Connection Connecting the Smartphone to the AR.Drone 2.0 1. Remove the hull and insert the battery in the AR.Drone 2.0. Make sure the battery belt is fastened and connect the battery to the AR.Drone 2.0. 2. Wait until the motors initialise. 3. On your Smartphone, perform a search for available WiFi® networks.
If the Pairing option is activated, the connection between the AR.Drone 2.0 and any other Smartphone will not be possible. To deactivate the Pairing option: 1. Launch AR.FreeFlight 2.0. 2. Tap the Piloting mode button and press TAKE OFF. 3. Press the button. 4. Deactivate the Pairing option. LED colours The LED lights (light emitting diodes) are the little red or green lights on the device. There are 2 types of LED on the AR.Drone 2.
System LED Wait for 20 seconds after having connected the battery to the AR.Drone 2.0, then check the colour of the system LED. Note: Avoid turning the AR.Drone 2.0 upside down when you check the colour of the system LED. It is better to simply raise it high enough to look underneath. If the LED is green, you can take off. If after 20 seconds the LED is either red or orange, disconnect then reconnect the battery. In the event of problems Checking the IP address of the AR.Drone 2.
3. Press the button. 4. Deactivate the Pairing option. Restarting the AR.Drone 2.0 To restart the AR.Drone 2.0, just disconnect and reconnect the battery. Wait until the system LED turns green.
Flight AR.FreeFlight 2.0 is the basic application: it allows you to control the AR.Drone 2.0 from your Smartphone. It will help you learn how to perform basic movements (up, down, turn, back, forward, etc.). Note: Make sure that you have connected the battery to the AR.Drone 2.0 engines and that the LEDs are green before you connect your smartphone to the AR.Drone 2.0 Wi-Fi and launch an application.
Before you begin Positioning the Smartphone Beyond a certain threshold point (~90° compared to horizontal), movements are not recognised by the Smartphone's accelerometer. We recommend that the Smartphone be held in a position close to horizontal in order to avoid an uncomfortable or ineffective position if you should need to move the AR.Drone backwards quickly. The position of the Smartphone at the moment when you press on the left button is taken as its reference position.
Settings 1. Run AR.FreeFlight 2.0 and press PILOTING. 2. Press the button. 3. Make sure that the AR.Drone 2.0 is settled on a flat surface before pressing on . 4. Select the hull that is currently installed on the AR.Drone 2.0 (indoor or outdoor) and then the type of flight (indoor or outdoor) that you wish to make. Piloting Run AR.FreeFlight 2.0 then press PILOTING to use the AR.Drone 2.0 in free flight mode. > The video feed from the AR.Drone 2.
Interface Joypad mode ON 1 - Taking off Press the key. The motors will start and the AR.Drone 2.0 will automatically position itself at an altitude of between 50 cm and 1 m. 2 - Movements Slide the joystick to the right to pivot the AR.Drone 2.0 to the right. Slide the joystick to the left to pivot the AR.Drone 2.0 to the left.
Slide the joystick up to make the AR.Drone 2.0 climb. Slide the joystick down to make the AR.Drone 2.0 descend. Other movements depend on the setting of the options Joypad mode and Absolute control. 3 - Homepage Press the button to return to the main menu. The AR.Drone 2.0 will automatically stabilise. Press on PILOTING to regain control of the AR.Drone 2.0. 4 - Battery level The battery charge indicator indicates the remaining charge on the AR.Drone 2.0 battery. Battery life is around 12 minutes.
you are invited to land the AR.Drone 2.0. If you do not, the AR.Drone 2.0 will land itself automatically. Warning : In order to avoid inadvertent contact of the AR.Drone 2.0 with any person, domestic animal or other object, we recommend that you manually land the AR.Drone 2.0 as soon as the battery charge indicates a low level of charge. 5 - Settings Press the button to access AR.Drone 2.0 settings. Refer to the Settings section for more information.
To record your videos on a USB flash drive: 1. Connect the USB flash drive to the AR.Drone 2.0. Ensure the USB flash drive connected to the AR.Drone 2.0 has more than 100MB of free space: video recording cannot take place if the space available is less than 100 MB. Note: A 128 MB USB flash drive can hold about a 30-second recording. 2. In the settings for AR.FreeFlight 2.0, enable the USB recording option. > The recorded videos will then be stored on your USB flash drive in .mp4 format.
11 - Altitude The icon shows the AR.Drone 2.0 altitude. 12 - Speed The icon shows the AR.Drone 2.0 speed. Landing Make sure that the AR.Drone 2.0 is directly above a flat, dry and unobstructed surface and then press on the button . Autopilot If you remove your finger from the Smartphone screen, the autopilot fixes the AR.Drone 2.0’s position and keeps it in hover flight. If you receive a phone call or an SMS while you are using the AR.Drone 2.0, the AR.Drone 2.0 will automatically land.
information. Pairing If you want to use your AR.Drone 2.0 with a Smartphone other than the initial one connected to the AR.Drone 2.0, the Pairing option must be disabled. If the Pairing option is enabled, no other Smartphone may connect to your AR.Drone 2.0. Network name The option AR Drone network name lets you change the name by which the AR.Drone 2.0 will be known by your Smartphone and other Wi-Fi peripherals. Note: The AR.Drone 2.
AR.Drone 2.0. Disable the USB recording option to record videos on your Smartphone. Note: Ensure that the USB flash drive connected to the AR.Drone 2.0 has at least 100 MB free space available. If the USB flash drive does not have as much as this, videos will be automatically recorded in your Smartphone's memory. Automatic recording The Auto Record option, activated by default, allows you to automatically record a video each time the AR.Drone 2.0 takes off. Flip enabled To use the Flip function of the AR.
Max vertical speed The option Max vertical speed lets you define the maximum speed with which the AR.Drone 2.0 can travel vertically upwards or downwards. Slide the cursor to the right to increase this speed. Max rotation speed The option Max rotation speed lets you define the speed of rotation of the AR.Drone 2.0. Slide the cursor to the right to increase this speed. Max tilt angle The option Max tilt angle lets you define the maximum tilt angle which the AR.Drone 2.
Joypad mode The option Joypad mode lets you enable/disable the use of your Smartphone's accelerometer for controlling the AR.Drone 2.0. If the Joypad mode option is disabled, and if your Smartphone has an accelerometer you can use the accelerometer button to move the AR.Drone 2.0. If the Joypad mode option is enabled, a 2nd joystick replaces the accelerometer button. Slide the joystick upwards to direct the AR.Drone 2.0 forwards. Slide the joystick downwards to direct the AR.Drone 2.0 backwards.
Hold down the Accelerometer button on the bottom right and tilt the Smartphone forwards to direct the AR.Drone 2.0 forwards. Hold down the Accelerometer button on the bottom right and tilt the Smartphone backwards to direct the AR.Drone 2.0 backwards. Hold down the Accelerometer button on the bottom right and tilt the Smartphone towards the right to direct the AR.Drone 2.0 to the right. Hold down the Accelerometer button on the bottom right and tilt the Smartphone towards the left to direct the AR.Drone 2.
When absolute control is enabled, with you facing the AR.Drone 2.0 (Joypad mode enabled): Slide the joystick upwards to move the AR.Drone 2.0 away from you. Slide the joystick downwards to move the AR.Drone 2.0 towards you. Slide the joystick to the right to direct the AR.Drone 2.0 to your right. Slide the joystick to the left to direct the AR.Drone 2.0 to your left. Press the Calibration button to reinitialise the magnetometer of the AR.Drone 2.0.
Managing photos and videos Viewing Select PHOTOS VIDEOS to access the photos and videos taken with the AR.Drone 2.0 and recorded in your Smartphone's memory. Press on to display photos only. Press on to display videos only. Registering Before sharing your photos or videos, you can identify yourself for the whole of your session on AR.FreeFlight 2.0 to avoid having to enter your identifiers each time you share. To do this: 1. From the main menu, click Options. 2. Press Sign in. 3.
1. Select your photo or video. 2. Enter the required descriptions. 3. Define the visibility level of your photo/video: private or public. 4. Click Upload now. Updating Note: Before starting, disconnect your USB flash drive from the AR.Drone 2.0 if necessary. From the main menu, select: AR.DRONE UPDATE. The update starts automatically. At the end of the update process, the AR.Drone 2.0 reboots automatically. Check the system LED is green. Then exit AR.FreeFlight 2.
AR.Games From the main menu, select GAMES to access the list of games available for AR.Drone or AR.Drone 2.0. Select a game and press Download to download it.
General information Warning You should use the AR.Drone 2.0 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 AR.Drone 2.0. In this respect you should ensure that you always operate the AR.Drone 2.0 in compliance with this Quick Start Guide and our Safe Use of the AR.Drone 2.0 instructions. Parrot also reminds you that you should not use the AR.Drone 2.
Parrot’s warranty does not cover: defects due to damage caused by an accidental collision or fall; defects due to abnormal use of the product or if spare parts have been installed without following the recommendations and instructions provided by Parrot in this guide or on www.parrot.com or if the AR.Drone 2.
available from our website at www.parrot.com. The explanations and specifications contained in this guide are deemed to be correct at the time of printing. Although the utmost care has been taken when writing this guide, in order to provide you with information which is as accurate as possible. Parrot shall not be held responsible for any consequences resulting directly or indirectly from the use of the information herein.
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