Parrot AR.DRONE 2 User Manual

User guide

http://ardrone2.parrot.com/support

Content

Health and safety precautions

Seizure warning Repetitive motion injuries and eyestrain Magnets Use and maintenance Warning on invasion of privacy Battery Domestic animals

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Getting Started

Before you begin Battery Indoor usage Outdoor usage Connection LED colours In the event of problems

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AR.FreeFlight 2.0

Before you begin Piloting Settings Managing photos and videos Updating AR.Games AR.Drone Academy

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General information

Warning Warranty Modifications Disposal of this product at the end of its life Declaration of Conformity CE Trademarks

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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. Parents should watch when their children play video games. Stop playing and consult a doctor if you or your child have any of the following symptoms: convulsions, eye or muscle twitching, loss of awareness, altered vision, involuntary movements, disorientation. To reduce the likehood of a seizure when playing video games:

Sit or stand as far from the screen as possible. Play video games on the smallest available television screen. Do not play if you are tired or need to sleep. Play in a well-lit room (indoor) or area (outdoor). Take an 10 to 15 minute break every hour.

Repetitive motion injuries and eyestrain

Playing video games can make your muscles, joint, skin or eyes hurt after a few hours. Follow these instructions to avoid problems such as tendinitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, skin irritation or eyestrain;

avoid excessive play. It is recommended that parents monitor their children for appropriate

play ;

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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. Consult a doctor immediately if the magnets are swallowed.

Use and maintenance

AR.Drone is not suitable for use by children under 14 years of age. To fly the AR.Drone 2.0 indoors install the hull with guard rings in order to protect the AR.Drone 2.0 in case of collision with any object. You should keep the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 in sight at all times when operating it, in order, among others, to avoid injuries or damages to people, animals or property. The use of the AR.Drone 2.0 is some public areas (for instance train stations, trains, airports, aircrafts, etc.) may be prohibited. You should check whether the use of the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 is permitted before using it in public areas or public transport. Always use your Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 bearing in mind other people’s privacy. When rotating, the propellers of the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 could cause injury to people, animals and property. You should not touch the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 when propellers are rotating and should wait until the propellers have completely stopped before handling the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0. You should ensure that no-one is standing nearer than 1 meter (1 yard) from the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 when in operation and that at all times you keep a sufficient distance between the propellers and any person, animal or property. You must keep the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 away from high voltage power lines, trees, buildings and any other potentially dangerous or hazardous areas.

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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

2.0 on water or on a wet surface); you allow sand or dust to penetrate the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0; you obstruct the engine’s air vents; you use spare parts and accessories other than those specified by Parrot, or

you use the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 near strong magnetic fields, radio waves or areas with strong radiations (this may prevent the camera of the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 from operating correctly). You should also avoid using your Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 in areas subject to Wi-Fi® networks (such as for instance internet Wi-Fi routers or boxes etc.). This may create interferences that could reduce the performance of the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0.

Warning on invasion of privacy

Recording and circulating an image of an individual may constitute an infringement of their image and privacy for which you could be liable. Ask for authorisation before filming individuals, particularly if you want to keep your recordings and/or circulate images on the Internet or any other medium. Do not circulate a degrading image or one which could undermine the reputation or dignity of an individual. The use of the AR.Drone 2.0 for surveillance or espionage is strictly forbidden and could result in your prosecution under the law. Check that your use of the cameras on board the AR.Drone 2.0 complies with the legal provisions on the protection of privacy.

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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. In case of contact with the skin, wash copiously with soap and water. In case of contact with the eyes, rinse copiously with cold water and consult a doctor. If you notice a suspicious smell or noise or observe smoke around the charger, disconnect it immediately. Non-compliance with the instructions below could result in gas being given off, fire, electric shock or an explosion.

Charging

The Parrot battery shall only be used together with the Parrot charger. Examine the charger regularly for damage to the plug, enclosure or other parts. 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. Do not overcharge the battery. When the battery is fully charged, disconnect it from the charger. Do not put the device back in the charger once charging has finished. You risk causing overheating. Do not charge the battery near inflammable materials or on an inflammable surface (carpet, wooden flooring, wooden furniture, etc.) or conducting surface. Do not leave the battery unattended during charging. Never charge the device immediately after use while it is still hot. Let it cool down to room temperature. Do not charge the battery while it is still connected to the AR.Drone. Batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision. Do not cover your product or its charger while the battery is charging. Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the item. Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the item before being charged. Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.

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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. Do not allow the battery to come into contact with any kind of liquid. Do not leave your device out in the rain or near a source of moisture. Do not put the battery in a microwave oven or in a pressurised container. Do not attempt to dismantle, pierce, distort or cut the battery and do not attempt to repair the battery. Do not place any heavy objects on the battery or charger. Avoid dropping the battery. Do not clean the charger with a solvent, denatured alcohol or other inflammable solvents. It is essential to avoid short circuits. Avoid direct contact with the electrolyte contained within the battery. The electrolyte and electrolysis vapours are harmful to health. Keep your device at ambient temperature. Do not expose your device to extreme temperatures. Do not subject your device to large temperature variations. Do not place your product near a source of heat. Remove the battery when you are not using the device. Disconnect the charger when you are not charging the battery.

Battery disposal

Discarding batteries in your general household waste can be harmful to the environment. Damaged or unusable batteries must be disposed of in a container specially reserved for this purpose. When disposing of the battery, follow appropriate local guidelines and regulations. For further information contact your local solid waste authority.

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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.

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Getting Started

AR.Drone 2.0

Hull with guard rings

(for indoor use)

Hull without guard rings

(for outdoor use)

Charger

Battery

Stickers

Before you begin

Note : For the purposes of readability, the iPod touch®, iPhone®, iPad® and other compatible telephones or tablet PCs shall be designated by the term «smartphone» in this manual.

Contents of the packaging

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Note : Remove the protective adhesive covers from the AR.Drone 2.0, the camera and the 2 hulls.

Stickers

Keep the provided stickers. You will need to stick them on the indoor hull at the locations indicated by the small markings before playing multi-player games.

Downloading the application

Note : The AR.FreeFlight 2 application allowing you to use the AR.Drone 2.0 with an Android phone or tablet PC will be available in 2012.

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Battery

1. Select the adapter corresponding to your country and connect it to the charger.

2. Connect the battery to the charger and then plug the charger into the main power supply.

The charging time for the battery is 1 hour 30 minutes.

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.

Recharging the battery

Note: The AR.Drone 2.0 batteries work with the AR.Drone and the AR.Drone batteries work with the AR.Drone 2.0. However, the AR.Drone 2.0 charger does not allow the batteries of the AR.Drone to be charged, and the AR.Drone charger does not allow the batteries for the AR.Drone 2.0 to be charged.

Installing the battery

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

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2.0 (responsiveness to commands, quality of the video feed, etc.).

Indoor usage

Warning: Avoid flying the AR.Drone 2.0 close to young children, animals or fragile objects.

Install the hull with the guard rings in order to protect the AR.Drone 2.0 if it collides with another object.

Place the AR.Drone 2.0 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).

In the Settings panel of the AR.FreeFlight 2.0 application, deactivate the Outdoor Shell and

Outdoor Flight options.

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