Parrot Bebop 2 User Manual

USER GUIDE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

.......................................................................................................1Compatibility

Drones

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Smartphones

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Follow Me GPS & Visual tracking

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.......................................................................................................2Getting started

Connecting a drone and a smartphone

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Connecting a drone and a Parrot Skycontroller

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Parrot Skycontroller Parrot Skycontroller 2

.......................................................................................................5Flying

Flying a Parrot Bebop Drone or a Parrot Bebop 2

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With a smartphone With a Parrot Skycontroller alone With a Parrot Skycontroller and a smartphone

Flying a Parrot Disco

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With a Parrot Skycontroller 2 alone With a Parrot Skycontroller 2 and a smartphone

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General settings

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Accessing the general settings Piloting settings Position, Distances and Limits Return home Network settings

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Video settings

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Accessing video settings Presentation of modes Managing video settings

FPV settings

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Auto launch Eye spacing

.......................................................................................................35Updating your products

Updating your drone and your Parrot Skycontroller 2

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Updating your drone

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Updating your Parrot Skycontroller 2

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.......................................................................................................39Customising the controls of the Parrot Skycontroller 1 and 2

.......................................................................................................40Viewing flights

.......................................................................................................41Transferring flights to a smartphone

.......................................................................................................43Follow Me GPS & Visual tracking

Auto Follow

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Switching to Auto Follow mode Presentation of the flight screen Meaning of the colours of the auto follow frame Default viewing angle and Perfect Side Magic Dronies Locking the screen Exiting auto follow mode

Auto Framing

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Switching to auto framing mode Presentation of the flight screen Meaning of the colours of the auto framing frame Locking the screen Exiting auto framing mode

.......................................................................................................59Flight Plan

Before getting started

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Install Flight Plan Pre-flight checks Accessing Flight Plan

Presentation of Flight Plan

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Main screen

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Changing the map mode

Creating a flight plan

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Changing the drone's settings

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Changing the speed of the drone Changing the direction of the drone's camera

Managing waypoints

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Moving a waypoint Inserting a waypoint on a connecting line Changing the altitude of a waypoint Deleting a waypoint

Point of interest

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Creating a POI Changing a POI

Progressive course

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Managing events

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Presentation of the timeline Presentation of events Adding/Deleting an event Event settings

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Managing flight plans

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Opening a flight plan Saving a flight plan Deleting a flight plan

Launching a flight plan

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Display modes Interrupting the flight plan Regaining control of the drone

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Compatibility

Drones

The FreeFlight Pro app is compatible with the following drones:

· Parrot Bebop Drone v3.3.0 and later

· Parrot Bebop 2 v3.9.0 and later

· Parrot Discov1.0.5 and later

The FreeFlight Pro app is compatible with Parrot Skycontroller v1.7.4 and later, and Parrot Skycontroller 2 v1.0.2 and later.

NB: Before each use, make sure your drone and your controller are up-to-date. For more information, go to the Update section.

Smartphones

The FreeFlight Pro app is compatible with the following versions:

· Android 4.3 and up

· iOS 8 and up

Follow Me GPS & Visual tracking

Follow Me GPS & Visual tracking is compatible with Parrot Bebop 2 v4.0 and higher.

Before using this option, ensure that your smartphone has a working GPS.

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Getting started

Connecting a drone and a smartphone

If you are connecting to your drone for the first time:

1. In the FreeFlight Pro app, tap .

> The list of drones detected by the app appears.

2. Select your drone. > The live return video feed is displayed in the app's FLY&FILM window. You are connected to your drone.

If the app does not detect any drones:

1. Go into your smartphone's Wi-Fi settings. > A list of the Wi-Fi devices around you appears.

2. Select your drone.

3. Open the FreeFlight Pro app. > You are connected to your drone.

If you are already connected to the drone:

1. On your smartphone, turn on the Wi-Fi function.

2. Open the FreeFlight Pro app.

3. Place your Parrot drone on a flat surface.

4. Turn on your Parrot drone. > The app recognises the drone and automatically connects to it.

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Once connected to your drone you can:

· Adjust the flight settings

· Adjust the image settings

· Updating your drone

· Updating your Parrot Skycontroller 2

· View your flights

· Download your photos and videos onto your smartphone

· Fly (NB: you cannot fly the Parrot Disco with a smartphone. To do this, we recommend you

use a Parrot Skycontroller 2.)

· Launch a Flight Plan

· Launch Follow Me

Connecting a drone and a Parrot Skycontroller

Parrot Skycontroller

You cannot use the Parrot Skycontroller to fly the Parrot Disco.

1. Place your Parrot drone on a flat surface.

2. Turn on your Parrot drone.

3. Turn on the Parrot Skycontroller.

4. Wait until the Parrot Skycontroller beeps. > The Parrot Skycontroller is connected to the drone.

5. On your smartphone, turn on the Wi-Fi function and open the FreeFlight Pro app.

6. Tap . > The list of detected devices appears.

7. Select your Parrot Skycontroller. You are connected.

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Parrot Skycontroller 2

1. Place your Parrot drone on a flat surface.

2. Turn on your Parrot drone.

3. Attach your smartphone to the Parrot Skycontroller 2's holder.

4. Turn on your Parrot Skycontroller 2.

5. Use a USB cable to connect your Parrot Skycontroller 2 to your smartphone.

> The FreeFlight Pro application launches automatically.

6. Wait until the light on the controller turns green.

7. The Parrot Skycontroller 2 is connected to the drone.

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Flying

Flying a Parrot Bebop Drone or a Parrot Bebop 2

With a smartphone

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Piloting screen

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Access the settings

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Recording resolution: Full HD (1080p) or HD (720p) NB: define the recording resolution in the settings. When you record a video in 1080p, the live return video feed is 480p. When you record a video in 720p, the live return video feed is 720p.

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Video recording time

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Return home

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Pre-programmed manoeuvre

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Take a photo

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Switch to map mode to see the position of the drone on a map

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Drone speed

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Drone altitude

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Distance of the drone relative to its take off point

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Land

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Wi-Fi signal strength

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Drone battery level

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Switch to FPV mode NB: when you switch to FPV mode, the video automatically switches to HD (720p).

If you're flying a Parrot Bebop Drone or a Parrot Bebop 2 (default mode):

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Default piloting mode

Left joystic k

Right joystick

Go up

Go forward

Go down

Go bac kward

Rotate right

Move right

Rotate left

Move left

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With a Parrot Skycontroller alone

You can use a Parrot Skycontroller or a Parrot Skycontroller 2 to fly the Parrot Bebop Drone and the Parrot Bebop 2.

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The default commands are as follows:

Left joystic k

Right joystick

Go up

Go forward

Go down

Go bac kward

Rotate left

Move left

Rotate right

Move right

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With a Parrot Skycontroller and a smartphone

You can use a Parrot Skycontroller or a Parrot Skycontroller 2 and a smartphone to fly the Parrot Bebop Drone and the Parrot Bebop 2.

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Piloting screen

1

Access the settings

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Recording resolution: Full HD (1080p) or HD (720p) NB: define the recording resolution in the settings. When you record a video in 1080p, the live return video feed is 480p. When you record a video in 720p, the live return video feed is 720p.

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Video recording time

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Return home

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Pre-programmed manoeuvres

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Take a photo

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Switch to smartphone piloting

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Radar. The radar shows the position of the drone relative to the Parrot Skycontroller. Point your Parrot Skycontroller towards the drone for a better Wi-Fi connection.

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Switch to map mode to see the position of the drone on a map. NB: to use this feature, your smartphone must be connected to the internet.

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Drone speed

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Drone altitude

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Distance of the drone relative to its take off point

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Battery level of Parrot Skycontroller 2

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Wi-Fi signal strength

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Drone battery level

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Switch to FPV mode

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Default piloting mode

Left joystic k

Right joystick

Go up

Go forward

Go down

Go bac kward

Rotate left

Move left

Rotate right

Move right

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Flying a Parrot Disco

With a Parrot Skycontroller 2 alone

NB: The Parrot Disco is not compatible with the Parrot Skycontroller 1.

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Left joystic k

Right joystick

Accelerate

Go down

Slow down

Go up

Left orbital standb y mode

Turn left

Right orbital standby mode

Turn right

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With a Parrot Skycontroller 2 and a smartphone

NB: The Parrot Disco is not compatible with the Parrot Skycontroller 1.

To control the Parrot Disco with a Parrot Skycontroller 2 and a smartphone, the smartphone must be connected to the Parrot Skycontroller 2 via a USB cable.

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Piloting screen

1

Access the settings

2

Recording resolution: Full HD (1080p) or HD (720p) NB: define the recording resolution in the settings. When you record a video in 1080p, the live return video feed is 480p. When you record a video in 720p, the live return video feed is 720p.

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Video recording time

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Switch to right or left stationary flight

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Take a photo

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Switch to smartphone piloting

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Radar. The radar shows the position of the drone relative to the Parrot Skycontroller 2. Point your Parrot Skycontroller 2 towards the drone for a better Wi-Fi connection.

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Switch to map mode to see the position of the drone on a map

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Drone speed

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Drone altitude

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Distance of the drone relative to its take off point

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Battery level of Parrot Skycontroller 2

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Wi-Fi signal strength

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Battery level of the Parrot Disco

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Switch to FPV mode

Use the Parrot Skycontroller 2's smartphone holder to attach your smartphone to the controller. Use the Parrot Skycontroller 2's controls to take off, land and direct your drone.

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Default piloting mode

Left joystic k

Right joystick

Accelerate

Go down

Slow down

Go up

Left orbital standb y mode

Turn left

Right orbital standby mode

Turn right

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Settings

General settings

Use your smartphone to directly define your drone's settings.

Accessing the general settings

In the FreeFlight Pro app, go to FLY & FILM and tap the icon (Settings) in the upper left of your screen.

The settings are displayed. For each of these settings, tap Reset in the upper right of the screen to return to the default configuration.

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Piloting settings

Pitch mode

Change the direction of the pitch of the Parrot Disco (by default, right joystick on the Parrot Skycontroller 2).

Normal: when you press the right joystick on the Parrot Skycontroller 2 upwards, the Parrot

Disco goes down, and when you press downwards, the Parrot Disco goes up.

Reversed: when you press the right joystick on the Parrot Skycontroller 2 upwards, the Parrot

Disco goes up, and when you press downwards, the Parrot Disco goes down.

Loiter direction

Determine the direction of circles made by the Parrot Disco while hovering.

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Loiter altitude

Determine the hovering altitude of the Parrot Disco.

NB: you cannot change the hovering altitude after take off (50 meters).

Position, Distances and Limits

Sensors

Flat Trim resets the accelerometer and indicates the horizontal position to it. Make a Flat trim before each flight. To do this, connect to your drone, lay it on a flat surface and tap Flat Trim.

Calibration

Tap Calibrate to calibrate your drone. Follow the instructions on your smartphone screen to calibrate your drone.

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Max altitude

Set the maximum altitude of your drone in flight.

Min altitude

Set the minimum altitude of your drone in flight. This feature is only available for the Parrot Disco.

Max distance

Define the maximum distance between the drone and Parrot Skycontroller 2.

Geo-Fence

Enable or disable the geo-fence. If the geo-fence is on, the drone will turn around once it's boundary (Max distance) is reached. If the geo-fence is off and your drone exceeds the maximum distance, the distance on the screen of your smartphone is displayed in red and the Parrot Skycontroller 2 vibrates.

Return home

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GPS signal

This section shows the quality of the GPS signal of the drone, the Parrot Skycontroller 2 and whether or not the return home point is stored.

NB: Do not fly your drone if the Return Home position is not set. Your drone will not be able to automatically return to its starting point.

Return time after disconnection

During the flight, in case of connection loss, the drone automatically returns to its starting position after a certain time period (10 seconds by default). Set this time in this section. If you're fly a Parrot Disco, it is recommended that you set this delay to 0 seconds.

Network settings

Network

Change the name of your drone's Wi-Fi network. Tap WPA2 to set a password for your drone's Wi-Fi network.

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Parrot Bebop 2 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Compatibility

Drones

Smartphones

Follow Me GPS & Visual tracking

Getting started

Connecting a drone and a smartphone

Connecting a drone and a Parrot Skycontroller

Parrot Skycontroller

Parrot Skycontroller 2

Flying

Flying a Parrot Bebop Drone or a Parrot Bebop 2

With a smartphone

Piloting screen

Default piloting mode

With a Parrot Skycontroller alone

With a Parrot Skycontroller and a smartphone

Piloting screen

Default piloting mode

Flying a Parrot Disco

With a Parrot Skycontroller 2 alone

With a Parrot Skycontroller 2 and a smartphone

Piloting screen

Default piloting mode

Settings

General settings

Accessing the general settings

Piloting settings

Pitch mode

Loiter direction

Loiter altitude

Position, Distances and Limits

Sensors

Calibration

Max altitude

Min altitude

Max distance

Geo-Fence

Return home

GPS signal

Return time after disconnection

Network settings

Network