Parrot Blaze User Manual
Airborne Night Drone
MACLANE BLAZE
SWAT
User Guide
Table Of Contents
Before getting started
Flying
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Charging the battery
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Downloading the app
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Switching on the MiniDrone
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Connecting a smartphone
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Description of the control screen
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Flat trim
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Take Off
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Controlling the MiniDrone in flight
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Pre-programmed aerobatics
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Light effects
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Landing
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Battery
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Photos
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Retrieving or deleting photos
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Videos
Settings
Academy Drone
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Max Altitude
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Max Tilt
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Left-handed mode
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Control Settings
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Automatic Recording
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Max Vertical Speed
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Max Rotation Speed
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Short-Circuit
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Charge Settings
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Network Name
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Versions
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Updates
General Information
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Precautions for use and maintenance
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Accessories and spare parts
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Battery
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Warranty
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Modifications
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Recycling this product
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Declaration of Conformity
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Registered trademarks
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Notice regarding the right to privacy
Before getting started
Charging the battery
1. Insert the battery into the compartment provided (photos A and B). The small
triangle on the battery indicates which side should be on top. The direction the
triangle is pointing in shows which way the battery should be inserted.
2. Plug in the MiniDrone (photos C and D):
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When using a charger with a minimum power rating of 2.4 A, charging time is
approximately 25 minutes.
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When charging through a computer using the USB cable, charging time is
approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
To remove the battery lift the flap located above the battery and slide it out.
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Downloading the app
Log into the App StoreTM or Google Play
Before getting started
TM
and download the free FreeFlight3 app.
Switching on the MiniDrone
Insert the battery into the slot or press the On/Off button
underneath the MiniDrone.
[The on/off button is located under the MiniDrone, below
and to the right of the vertical camera.]
Then place your MiniDrone on a flat surface so it can
complete its initialisation phase.
The eyes of the MiniDrone will turn red, amber, and then green.
Connecting a smartphone
You need a smartphone or tablet which supports Bluetooth® 4.0 to use the
MiniDrone. Check whether your smartphone is compatible on www.parrot.com/uk/
compatibility.
Since the MiniDrone uses
normal list of
see it and connect to it via the FreeFlight3 app.
1. Activate the
2. Launch the FreeFlight3 app.
3. Press to bring up the list of MiniDrones located near your smartphone.
> The MiniDrone will connect to your smartphone automatically. A pop-up
window saying "Sending status" and then "Connected" will appear.
> The icon shows which MiniDrone is currently connected.
> The icon indicates the status of the
smartphone and the MiniDrone. The number of bars displayed indicates the
quality of the connection.
If your phone doesn't automatically connect to the MiniDrone, select the name of
your MiniDrone from the list.
Bluetooth® devices shown on your phone. You will only be able to
Bluetooth® function on your smartphone.
Bluetooth® Low Energy, it will not be displayed in the
Bluetooth® connection between your
Before getting started
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Flying
1. Launch the FreeFlight3 app.
> The main screen will appear.
2. Press
lets you film your MiniDrone with your smartphone while you are flying it. To
activate filming mode go to SETTINGS>PILOTING MODE and once JOYPAD
mode has been selected tap on the CAMERA button. For more information on
control modes, see the Controlling the MiniDrone in flight section.
> The control screen will appear.
A pop-up will ask you to choose the control mode
for your MiniDrone:
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Free Flight
the MiniDrone without hulls,
the MiniDrone with hulls.
to control the MiniDrone in
Normal
mode.
Controller
mode
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Flying
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