Parrot Bebop Drone User Manual

User guide

Table of Contents

Before you begin

Preflight check

Flying

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Package contents

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Downloading the application

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Charging the battery

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Installing the battery

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Using the hull

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Connecting a smartphone

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Switching on/off the Parrot Bebop Drone

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Changing the propellers

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Piloting screen

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Calibrating the Parrot Bebop Drone

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Map mode

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Flat trim

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GPS signal

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Take off

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Movements

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Pre-programmed acrobatics

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Photos and videos

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Landing

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Return to starting point

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Battery

Settings

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Piloting

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Image

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Recording

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Flight

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Network

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Motor information

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Version

Drone Academy

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Updating

Troubleshooting

General information

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Led behaviour

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Spare parts

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Safety precautions and maintenance

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Wi-Fi

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Warning on invasion of privacy

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Battery

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Warranty

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Modifications

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Disposal of this product at the end of its life

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Declaration of conformity

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Registered trademarks

Before you begin

Parrot Bebop Drone

Batteries (x 2)

Extra propellers (x 4)

Propellers mounting tool

Charger

Plug converters (x 4)

Lens cap

USB / Micro USB cable

Hull protections (x 2)

Note: For easy reading, iPhone®, iPad® and other compatible telephones or tablets

are referred to as 'smartphones' in the manual.

Package contents

Install the camera's lens cap with the elastic band when you carry the Parrot Bebop Drone to protect it.

Downloading the application

Connect to the App StoreSM or Google PlayTM and download the FreeFlight 3 application for free.

Note: The application is compatible with the Parrot Bebop Drone from the FreeFlight

3.1 version only.

Charging the battery

1. Insert the plug converter corresponding to your country to the charger.

2. Plug the battery into the charger.

3. Plug the charger into the mains.

> The charger led lights up in red when charging. Once the

battery is fully charged, the led turns green. The battery takes about 1 hour to charge.

4 Before you begin

Installing the battery

1. Plug the battery to the Parrot Bebop Drone's power cable (A). If necessary, pull the string to access the power cable.

2. Slide the battery into its compartment.

3. Attach the strap to secure the battery (B).

Using the hull

To use the Parrot Bebop Drone indoors:

1. Install the hull protectors to protect the Parrot Bebop Drone in case of collision.

2. Launch the FreeFlight 3 application.

3. Press , then Flight settings.

4. Activate the Hull button.

5Before you begin

To use the Parrot Bebop Drone outdoors:

1. Remove the hull protectors for better speed performance.

2. Press , then Flight settings.

3. Deactivate the Hull button.

Note: If you fly the Parrot Bebop Drone outdoors in an obstructed area, install the hull

protectors and activate the Hull button.

Connecting a smartphone

1. Switch the Parrot Bebop Drone on.

2. On your smartphone, launch a search of the Wi-Fi® networks available:

if you are using an iPhone or an iPad, select Settings > Wi-Fi;

if you are using an AndroidTM smartphone, select Settings > Wireless and

networks > Wi-Fi.

3. Select the network: BebopDrone_xxxxx.

4. Wait for your smartphone to connect to the Wi-Fi network of the Parrot Bebop Drone. 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 Parrot Bebop Drone is established automatically.

See the Settings>Wi-Fi section for further information.

Switching on/off the Parrot Bebop Drone

Press the on/off button located on the back of the Parrot Bebop Drone to switch it on or off. > The led located on the on/off button lights up in green and the Parrot Bebop Drone omits a sound once it is fully booted and ready for use.

6 Before you begin

Changing the propellers

1. Remove the propellers with the propellers mounting tool (A).

2. Install the new propellers (B):

place the propellers with a hole in the middle on the motors with a protruding axle (front right and rear left motors);

place the propellers without a hole on the motors without protruding axle (front left and rear right motors).

3. Lock the propellers with the propellers mounting tool.

7Before you begin

Preflight check

Before each flight session, check the following points:

Do not fly the Parrot Bebop Drone at night.

Check the weather conditions. Do not fly the Parrot Bebop Drone when the weather is rainy, snowy, or foggy. Do not fly the Parrot Bebop Drone 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 Parrot Bebop Drone is allowed in your flight area.

Check the Wi-Fi use restrictions in your flight area.

Ensure the propellers are correctly installed and locked. For further information, see Before you begin > Changing the propellers.

Ensure the battery is correctly attached to the Parrot Bebop Drone. For further information, see Before you begin > Installing the battery.

Ensure the Parrot Bebop Drone and your smartphone batteries are charged.

Check the quality of the Wi-Fi range. For further information, see Settings > Wi-Fi.

Calibrate the Parrot Bebop Drone. For further information see Flying > Calibrating

the Parrot Bebop Drone.

8 Preflight check

Flying

Description

Last screen

Left joystick

Settings

Right joystick

Flat Trim

Speed

Emergency landing

Altitude

Note: Normal piloting mode is activated by default. To change mode, see

Settings>Piloting.

1. Launch the FreeFlight 3 application.

2. Wait until the connection between your smartphone and the Parrot Bebop Drone is complete.

3. Press Start to pilot the Parrot Bebop Drone.

> The piloting screen appears. It locks in landscape format.

Piloting screen

9Flying

Pre-programmed acrobatics

Distance from your smartphone

Video recording

Take off

Photo

GPS signal

Map mode

Battery level of the Parrot

Bebop Drone

10 Flying

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