User guide
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Before you begin For easy reading, iPhone®, iPad® and other compatible telephones or tablets are referred to as 'smartphones' in the manual. Package contents Bebop 2 Battery 2700Mah Extra propellers (x 4) Propellers mounting tool Charger Plug converters (x 4) Charger cable USB / Micro USB cable Lens cap Quick start guide When you carry the Bebop 2, protect the camera's lens with the camera's lens cap.
Installing the battery Slide the battery into its compartment until hearing a "Click". The latch at the rear of the battery must be locked in the lower position (A diagram). To remove the battery, hold the latch up, and slide the battery backward (B diagram). 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.
· if you are using an Android™ smartphone, select Settings > Wireless and networks > Wi-Fi. 3. Select the network: Bebop2_xxxxx. 4. Wait for your smartphone to connect to the Wi-Fi network of the Bebop 2. This connection is generally represented by the Wi-Fi logo appearing on the smartphone screen. 5. Start the FreeFlight 3 application. > The connection between your smartphone and the Bebop 2 is established automatically. See the Network settings section for further information. Changing the propellers 1.
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Preflight check Before each flight session, check the following points: · Do not fly the Bebop 2 at night. · Check the weather conditions. Do not fly the Bebop 2 when the weather is rainy, · · · · · · · · 8 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. Ensure the use of the Bebop 2 is allowed in your flight area. Check the Wi-Fi use restrictions in your flight area.
Updating the Bebop 2 1. Launch the FreeFlight 3 application. 2. Press Check for updates to check if any updates are available for the Bebop 2. There are 2 ways to update the Bebop 2: · via the FreeFlight 3 application (recommended) · via 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, see the Bebop 2 update procedures.
Flying Note: Joypad piloting mode is activated by default. 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. > The piloting screen appears. It locks in landscape format.
5 Pre-programmed acrobatics 13 Distance from your smartphone 6 Video recording 14 Take off 7 Take a photo 15 GPS signal 8 Map mode 16 Battery level of the Bebop 2 Flying 11
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 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. Before activating the map mode: · preload a map.
5. Press Preload. 6. Wait until the preloading is completed. Activating map mode Press . The icon indicates your smartphone's position. The icon indicates the Bebop 2 position. To switch back to the video mode, press again. Flat trim The flat trim feature is used to calibrate the internal sensors for level flight. It is recommended that you complete a flat trim after each battery change or if the Bebop 2 will not hover in place correctly. 1. Place the Bebop 2 on a flat, dry, unobstructed surface.
3. Press Flat Trim. GPS signal Note: If you are in an area with no GPS reception, the Bebop 2 position will not be detected. The icon indicates that the Bebop 2 position is not detected. The icon indicates that the Bebop 2 position is detected. Make sure the Bebop 2 position is detected before taking off to register the starting point correctly. To display the last GPS position of the Bebop 2: 1. Launch FreeFlight 3. 2. On the main screen, go to > Settings. 3. Press See details.
Joypad mode Left joypad rotate to the left rotate to the right fly upwards fly downwards Right joypad fly forwards fly backwards fly right fly left Normal mode Left joypad rotate to the left rotate to the right fly upwards fly downwards Right joypad Hold the central button and tilt your smartphone to fly the Bebop 2.
Hold the central button and tilt your smartphone forwards or backwards to pilot the Bebop 2 forwards or backwards.
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 rotate to the left rotate to the right fly upwards fly downwards Right joypad Slide to orientate the camera regardless of the position of the Bebop 2. Hold the central button and tilt your smartphone to fly the Bebop 2.
Pre-programmed acrobatics The Bebop 2 can perform acrobatics while flying, whether it is stationary or moving. 1. Press the flip icon to change the flip. is selected by default. back flip front flip left flip right flip no flip 2. Tap on your smartphone screen twice to perform a flip. Photos and videos Note: The camera is located at the front on the Bebop 2. The camera located under the Bebop 2 is for stabilization only. You can set the Bebop 2 in video or photo mode.
Note: To obtain high quality photos, make sure that the Bebop 2 is set in photo mode. To do so, see Recording settings. Recording a video The video recording starts automatically when you press Take off. The button blinks during recording. To stop the video record, press . To start a new video, press The video recording stops after 25 minutes of recording. again. 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.
The appearance, content and location of this message depends on your operating system. 3.Open the file, as though it were a USB flash drive. > You can copy the photos and/or videos on your computer. · Mac : 3. Connect the Bebop 2 to your computer with the USB/micro USB cable (supplied). 4. Switch the Bebop 2 on. > Your computer detects the Bebop 2 automatically and the Photos application opens. You can copy the photos and/or videos on your computer.
FreeFlight 3 > Location service. For Android devices, activate the function in Settings > Application manager > FreeFlight 3 > Permissions. For further information, see your smartphone user guide. Press for the Bebop 2 to return to its starting point. > The button turns green and the Bebop 2 returns to its starting point. Once the Bebop 2 reaches its starting point, it remains at 2 meters above the ground. Warning: The Bebop 2 returns to its starting point in a straight line.
Note: The number of acrobatics can have an impact on the Bebop 2's battery life.
Settings Within the FreeFlight 3 application, press to access the Bebop 2 settings menu. Slide the screen right or left to access the different settings screens. Press to reset the Bebop 2 to factory settings. This action deletes your settings and preferences, photos and videos stored in the 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.
Three piloting modes are available: Normal, Joypad (activated by default) and Ace. For more information about these modes, see the Movement section. Flight settings Calibrate Flat Trim Max vertical speed Max rotation speed Calibrate the Bebop 2. Use this feature when the Bebop 2 does not stay on course correctly. The flat trim feature is used to calibrate the internal sensors for level flight.
Photo mode Video mode DNG JPEG JPEG 180° Activate the photo feature. Activate the video feature. This mode is activated by default. Select this format to take high resolution photos. Select this format to take medium resolution photos. Select this format to keep the Fisheye effect on your photos. Timelapse mode Activate Timelapse mode: Note : This format does not save the picture's metadata. 1. Press Timelapse mode. 2. Slide your finger on the circle to select the interval between each photo.
Image settings Set the image contrast. Set the image exposure.
Network settings Product name Change the network name of your Bebop 2: 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, numerals and underscores ("_"). It must not exceed 32 characters in length. Select country Wi-Fi type Select your country. Connect the Bebop 2 to the 2.4 or 5 GHz Wi-Fi bands. · The 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi band enables you to fly the Bebop 2 from a greater distance.
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. For example, in certain countries using the 5 GHz Wi-Fi band may be prohibited in outdoor mode.
Information Information · FreeFlight 3 version · Bebop 2 firmware version · Bebop 2 hardware version · GPS hardware version Settings 29
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. Press Sign up now. 2. Type a user name, a password and an e-mail address. 3. Press Register your profile.
2 Visualize the map of the flights 3 Access the list of your drones 4 Access the list of your flights 5 Modify and disconnect your profile 6 Send a Drone Academy invitation Managing your profile To modify or delete your profile: 1. 2. 3. 4. Press the Profile tab. Press . Press Logout or Edit. If you edit your profile, slide the screens towards left to complete your profile. Registering a drone To register a drone, press My drones.
· press the stars to rate the flight. · press the tabs at the bottom of the screen to consult the flight information.
Troubleshooting LED behaviour Behavior Signification Steady red Normal state. Slowly blinking red The Bebop 2 is booting up. Quickly blinking red A motor error is detected. To locate the defective motor: 1. In FreeFlight 3, press Start. 2. Press > Motor information. >The screen indicates the defective motor. 3. Ensure the propeller is not blocked or damaged.
General information The pilot must operate his/her Bebop 2 in his/her line-of–sight at all times in order to avoid any obstacles, and must take care only to use it in suitable locations chosen to ensure that people, animals and property remain safe at all times. The internal memory for video recording is limited to 29 minutes. Before flying your Bebop 2, check your local civil aerial regulation and read the guidelines on www.parrot.com.
Risk of ingestion of small parts. The packaging is not part of the product and should be disposed of for safety reasons. Warning on invasion of privacy Recording and circulating an image or the voice of a person without their consent could constitute an infringement of their image and privacy rights and incur your liability. Ask for consent before filming people and recording their voices, particularly if you want to keep your recordings and/or share them on the Internet.
Disposal of this product at the end of its life At the end of this product’s life, please do not dispose of this product in your general household waste. Instead, in order to prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please dispose of this product separately in accordance with your local laws and regulation.
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