PARROT MYKONOS Users Manual
Quick start guide
About this
guide
Warning Packaging and
stickers
Extra batteries
and spare parts
Contents
In order to limit our paper consumption, and as part of our
environmentally friendly and responsible approach, Parrot prefers to
put user documents online rather than print them out.
This simplified guide to the AR.Drone is therefore limited to providing you with the
main instructions that will make it easy for you to use the device. More information
can be found on the Support and Downloads section of our website, www.parrot.
com: the full manual, FAQs, tutorials, and more.
Do not discard neither the packaging nor the provided stickers ! Without the packaging, you will not be able to play the included games. Without the stickers, you
will not be able to play in multiplayer mode.
In order to increase your AR.Drone playing time, you can purchase spare •
batteries from our website www.parrot.com. You can also use our website to
order spare parts if needed.
We also provide online video tutorials showing you how to replace parts. •
However, if you don’t feel confident enough to replace any parts yourself, you
can send us your AR.Drone using the returns procedure. See our website for
more information.
Health and safety precautions ...................
Getting started ...........................................
Free flight....................................................
Technical specification................................
General information....................................
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HEALTH AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Important Safety Information – 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 ;
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 some hands, wrists, arms or eyes during or after paly, stop playing and see a doctor.
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WARNING! Not suitable for children under the age of 8. 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
The Parrot AR.Drone is not suitable for use by children under 14 years of age. To fly the AR.Drone indoors install the hull in order to protect the AR.Drone in case of collision with any object.
You should keep the Parrot AR.Drone 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 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
is permitted before using it in public areas or public transport.
Always use your Parrot AR.Drone bearing in mind other people’s privacy. In particular, we recommend that you do not record people’s image without their express consent.
When rotating, the propellers of the Parrot AR.Drone could cause injury to people, animals and
property. You should not touch the Parrot AR.Drone when propellers are rotating and should wait
until the propellers have completely stopped before handling the Parrot AR.Drone.
You should ensure that no-one is standing nearer than 1 meter (1 yard) from the Parrot AR.Drone
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 away from high voltage power lines, trees, buildings and any
other potentially dangerous or hazardous areas.
The Parrot AR.Drone’s performance may be affected or significantly reduced and your Parrot
AR.Drone irreversibly damaged if:
you use the Parrot AR.Drone 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 by night);
you use the Parrot AR.Drone in wet conditions (e.g. you should not land the Parrot AR.Drone on water or on a wet surface);
you allow sand or dust to penetrate the Parrot AR.Drone; -
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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 near strong magnetic fields, radio waves or areas with strong radiations (this may prevent the camera of the Parrot AR.Drone from operating correctly). You
should also avoid using your Parrot AR.Drone 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.
Warnings concerning the use of the battery
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. Never use a damaged
charger. Never charge a swollen battery, a leaky battery or one which has been damaged.
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.
Do not cover your product or its charger while the battery is charging.
Recharge the battery at a temperature of between 0°C and 40°C.
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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.
Extra batteries – protection against counterfeiting
Using a counterfeit Lithium Polymer battery which does not meet the quality requirements defined
by Parrot can cause irreversible damages to the AR.Drone as well as serious injuries to persons or
property.
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How can I check if my product is genuine?
All original AR.Drones and spare parts contain a tesa Holospot ®. With tesa Holospot®, every original product is unique and contains unambiguous, intelligent information about itself. Each Holospot
® has multiple security features in different layers which make the Holospot ® 100% unforgeable.
With a magnifying glass
Please check:
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Parrot logo is outlined on the left side of the 6-digit code
The complete 10-digit code. Com- pare the last 6 digits as they are
identical to those seen with the naked eye
With the naked eye
The label on every battery features a (type in
size) Holospot label with a 6 digit alphanumeric
code
Please check:
This code shimmers in rainbow colours under direct light
This code is different on each battery -
GETTING STARTED
Before using and flying the AR.DRONE please carefully read and follow all instructions
figuring in these guidelines.
Charging the
AR.Drone
battery
Installing the
AR.Drone
► Diagrams p.06.
Connect the battery to the charger. 1.
Select the plug adapter corresponding to your country and connect it to the 2.
transformer. Do not force the adapter into the transformer.
WARNING: Do not insert the adaptor into the transformer by force.
Connect the power cable to the transformer then plug it into the mains 3.
socket.
Note: The battery charging time is approximately 1 hour 30 minutes. The status
LED turns green when the AR.Drone battery is fully charged. Check out our
flying tutorials on www.parrot.com while the battery is charging.
The AR.Drone can be either operated indoors and outdoors. However, in order to
get familiar with the AR.Drone, we strongly recommend you the first time you fly
the AR.Drone to do it indoor or if outdoor in an air protected area. We recommend
also before launching a game, to train yourself several times so to get familiar with
piloting and controlling the AR.Drone.
To fly the AR.Drone indoors:•
use the AR.Drone in a minimum area of 4 meters x 4 meters and place it in the middle of the room.
please ensure that the area shall be free from any object, young children or animals
install the hull in order to protect the AR.Drone in case of collision with any object ; ► Diagram p.07
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Connecting
the iPhone to
the AR.Drone
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To use the AR.Drone outdoors: •
install the outdoor hull ; although the autopilot compensates turbulences due to the wind, the AR.Drone should not be flight at wind speeds higher than 7 mph.
Note: Do not discard the provided stickers ! These stickers are necessary to
play in multiplayer mode. To play the multi-player game AR.Flying Ace, the
stickers provided in the packaging must be stuck on the internal surface at the
locations indicated by the small marks. ► Diagram p.10.
Remove the hull and insert the battery in the AR.Drone. Make sure the 1.
battery belt is fastened and connect the battery to the AR.Drone.
> Wait until the led beneath the AR.Drone becomes green.
On your iPhone, select 2. Settings > Wi-Fi.
> The list of available Wi-Fi networks is displayed.
Select ardrone. 3.
Wait until the Wi-Fi logo appears on top of the iPhone screen and push the 4.
home button.
Launch the Parrot AR.Drone application. 5.
> The video stream from the AR.Drone is now displayed on your iPhone. Both
devices are connected.
Notes:
We recommend you turn on the airplane mode to use the AR.Drone. If the Wi-Fi logo is not displayed on your iPhone, make sure an IP address is assigned to the AR.Drone. To do so, select Settings > Wi-Fi then touch the
arrow besides the AR.Drone. An IP address starting with 192.168.1. should
be displayed in the IP field.
FREE FLIGHT
We recommend you check out our flying tutorials on www.parrot.com before your first flight.
Taking off
Flying the
AR.Drone
Install the battery into the battery box and connect it to the AR.Drone. 1.
► Diagram p.07.
Place the AR.Drone in a clear, flat and dry area and position yourself at least 1 2.
meter behind it.
Note:
- The front of the AR.Drone is easily identifiable due to the camera located in
the nose of the device.
- If you do not initialise the AR.Drone on a flat surface, the base data of the onboard computer will be incorrect. If this happens, disconnect the battery, then
start again when the AR.Drone is on a flat surface.
Tap the 3. Tools button then:
a. Make sure the AR.Drone is on a flat area then tap the flat Trim button.
b. Select the hull you attached to the AR.Drone and select the type of flight.
c. Tap OK to validate.
Tap 4.
.
> The engines start and the AR.Drone stabilizes itself automatically at an
altitude of 1 meter.
WARNING: Do not launch the AR.Drone before starting it.
Slide the joystick to the right / left to move the •
AR.Drone to the right / left.
Use the joystick to move the AR.Drone 10 cm higher •
/ lower. Hold down the joystick to the top / bottom to
move up/down the AR.Drone continuously.
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Autopilot
Landing safely
Disconnection
during the
flight
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Note: Once the AR.Drone has reached an altitude of over 6 meters, height will
have to be managed manually (without the 10 cm steps). Be carefully when piloting manually the AR.Drone in order to keep the control of the device and avoid
any harm to people, property and animals.
Press the button on the bottom left and lean the •
iPhone to the right / left to move the AR.Drone to
the right / left.
Press the button on the bottom left and lean the •
iPhone forward / backward to move the AR.Drone
forward / backward.
You can also combine several moves at the same time.•
If you remove your finger from the iPhone buttons, the autopilot fixes the
AR.Drone’s position and keeps it in hover flight.
Make sure the AR.Drone is flying above a clear, solid, flat and dry area
and tap
.
If the AR.Drone is too far from the iPhone (about 50 meters depending on the •
wi-fi environment) it may disconnect. Do not close the iPhone application. Come
closer to the AR.Drone to reconnect automatically. The AR.Drone’s position will
be fixed by the autopilot until you reconnect. If the AR.Drone was flying above
6m of altitude before disconnection then the autopilot returns it down below 6m
where it can manage height.
If you receive a phone call while flying the AR.Drone, the autopilot fixes the •
AR.Drone’s position and keeps it in hover flight. If you selected the Indoors
mode, the autopilot will land the AR.Drone automatically.
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