Jumping Night Drone
BUZZ DIESEL
MARSHALL
User Guide
Table Of Contents
Before getting started
Control
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...........................................................................................................................................................................................................4Charging the battery
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................5Downloading the application
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................5Turning the Jumping Night Drone on/off
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................5Connecting a smartphone to the MiniDrone
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...........................................................................................................................................................................................................7Description of the control screen
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................8Wheel position
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................8MiniDrone positions
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................8Driving
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................8Jumping
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................9Hit
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................9Pre-programmed acrobatics
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................10Battery
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................10Light effects
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................11Talking through your MiniDrone
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................11Photos
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................11Videos
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................12Retrieving photos and videos
Settings
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................13Media settings
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................13Control Settings
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................13Speed Settings
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................13Charge Settings
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................14Network settings
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................15Information
Roadmap
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................16Create a roadmap
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................18Managing roadmaps
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Academy Drone
Updates
General information
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...........................................................................................................................................................................................................22Safety precautions and maintenance
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................22Warning regarding the invasion of privacy
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................22Battery
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................23Warranty
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................23Modifications
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................23Recycling this product
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................23Declaration of Conformity
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................24Registered trademarks
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................24Notice 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):
·
When using a charger with a minimum power rating of 2.4A, charging time is
approximately 25 minutes.
·
When charging through a computer using the USB cable, charging time is
approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
> The LED next to the On/Off button lights up red to indicate the MiniDrone is
charging. Once fully charged, the LED will turn green.
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To remove the battery:
1. Gently lift up the plastic component surrounding the battery.
Before getting started
2. Pull the battery out using the hooks on its back.
In order to keep the battery for the MiniDrone in optimum condition, never leave it
half-inserted in its compartment.
Downloading the application
Connect to the App StoreSM or Google PlayTM and download the free FreeFlight3
application.
Turning the Jumping Night Drone on/off
Insert the battery into the slot or press the On/Off
button to turn the MiniDrone on. The On/Off button
can be found on the head of the MiniDrone, next to the
LED.
Press the On/Off button to turn the MiniDrone off. The
light-up eyes will switch off.
Connecting a smartphone to the MiniDrone
1. Search for available Wi-Fi® networks on your smartphone:
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If you're using an iPhone or iPad, go to Settings > Wi-Fi.
·
If you're using an AndroidTM smartphone, go to
Networks > Wi-Fi
2. Select the MiniDrone network.
3. Wait for your smartphone to establish a connection to the MiniDrone Wi-Fi
network. The Wi-Fi symbol will usually appear on your smartphone when
connection is complete.
4. Launch the FreeFlight3 app.
> The MiniDrone will connect to your smartphone automatically. A pop-up
window saying "Sending status" and then "Connected" will appear. The
MiniDrone will turn back on itself and emit a series of beeps.
If your phone doesn't automatically connect to the MiniDrone, press and then
select the name of your MiniDrone from the list.
Refer to the Settings > Wi-Fi section for more information.
.
Settings > Wireless and
Before getting started
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Control
1. Launch the FreeFlight3 app.
> The main screen will appear.
2. Press
MiniDrone in
through your MiniDronesection.
Press < at any time to return to the main menu.
Free Drive
> The control screen will appear.
to drive your MiniDrone. Press
Walkie-Talkie
mode. For more information, go to the Talking
Voice Transmission
to drive the
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Control
Description of the control screen
No.
Description
No.
Description
1
Return to previous screen
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Long jump
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Settings
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Right joystick
3
Stop current action
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MiniDrone position
4
Walkie-Talkie
(
Voice Transmission
mode
only)
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Pre-programmed acrobatics
5
Video recording
13
Wi-Fi signal
6
Photo
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Light effects
7
Left joystick
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Headset connected or
disconnected
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High jump
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Battery level
Control
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Wheel position
Before starting, choose the control mode for your MiniDrone:
·
By bringing the wheels closer together, you are opting for responsive controls
and a smoother driving experience.
·
Moving the wheels further apart provides greater stability.
MiniDrone positions
Press the button to switch between the Jumper and Kicker positions. Hold the
button down for 2 seconds to switch to Auto-Balance position.
Press once to return to normal mode.
The Jumper position lets you perform high and long jumps.
To switch to Kicker mode, press
The Kicker position is used to push objects out of your way while driving. The Auto-
Balance position allows you to overcome certain obstacles more easily.
To prevent excessive wear to the rubber pad, the Auto-Balance position should be
used when you are driving over rough surfaces.
once.
Driving
Use the left joystick to move the MiniDrone forwards or backwards.
Hold down the left joystick and tilt your smartphone left or right to
move the MiniDrone to the left or right.
On the screen, drag your finger from the
middle of the joystick to the or to
make a quarter turn to the left or right.
Drag your finger from the middle of the
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Jumping
Control
joystick to the to make a half turn to the right.
Drag your finger from the middle to the top to perform the selected pre-
programmed trick. For more information, go to the Pre-programmed acrobatics
section.
Set your MiniDrone to the Jumper position to perform jumps, then:
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Press to perform a high jump.
·
Icon
Name
Description
Tail Shake
The MiniDrone takes a quarter turn to the right, then to
the left, and then to the right again
Snake
The MiniDrone turns back on itself to the right, then to
the left
Press to perform a long jump.
Before making a jump, it is necessary to compress the MiniDrone spring. This can
be done just before performing the jump, in which case, you will need to allow for
a delay of a few seconds.
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ou can also prepare for the jump by dragging the button to the left to
compress the spring in advance, while still continuing to drive the MiniDrone. Once
the cursor has returned to its original position, you can:
·
Perform a long jump instantly by pressing .
·
Perform a high jump with a much shorter delay by pressing .
The Jump function is blocked as soon as you pick the MiniDrone up in your hands.
Do not make the MiniDrone jump when it is on a fragile surface (e.g. a glass table).
It is not possible to perform jumps when battery power is low.
Hit
To push an object, set the MiniDrone to Kicker position. To do this, press
Before pushing an object, it is necessary to compress the MiniDrone spring. This
can be done just before impact, in which case you will need to allow for a delay of
a few seconds.
Y
ou can also pre-empt the impact by dragging the button to the left to
compress the spring in advance, while still continuing to drive the MiniDrone. Once
the cursor has returned to its original position, you can hit the object with no delay.
To do this:
1. Make sure the MiniDrone pad is in contact with the object you wish to hit.
2. Press .
The Kick function is blocked as soon as you pick the MiniDrone up in your hands.
Pre-programmed acrobatics
Press to bring up the list of pre-programmed acrobatics.
once.
Control
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Slalom
The MiniDrone does a slalom manoeuvre
Wave
The MiniDrone puts itself in auto-balance mode then
returns to its original position
Spin
The MiniDrone turns on itself continuously for 2
seconds
Jumping
Spinning Top
The MiniDrone turns on itself and then jumps
Touch
The MiniDrone taps the ground with its mechanical arm
Press the button to interrupt a trick in progress.
To launch the last pre-programmed trick that was
selected, drag your finger from the middle of the left
joystick to the top.
Press the corresponding icon to start the desired trick.
Battery
The
icon shows the battery level for your MiniDrone. The MiniDrone battery
lasts for approximately 20 minutes.
The number of jumps you do affects the MiniDrone battery life.
When the battery is low, the
indicator turns red and the MiniDrone will start to
beep. It will no longer be possible to perform jumps.
Light effects
Press to display the list of light effects for the MiniDrone headlights.
Slide the cursor in the middle of the screen up or down to increase or decrease the
brightness of the headlights.
Press to make the headlights flash.
Press to continuously vary the brightness of the lights.
Press to close the list of light effects.
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Control
Talking through your MiniDrone
An in-built microphone and loudspeakers allows you
to talk through your MiniDrone (Walkie-Talkie
mode). To do this, press
main screen in the FreeFlight3 app, or press the
icon.
1. Connect a headset to your smartphone.
> The icon in the bottom-right corner of the screen will change to a .
2. Press .
> The icon will turn blue.
3. Talk into the microphone on your headset. The MiniDrone will then relay your
speech.
> Video recording will stop.
It is not possible to record a video and activate Walkie-Talkie mode at the same
time. When you start a video recording , the sound captured by the MiniDrone
while it moves is recorded in the video file. To retrieve the video file, see the
Retrieving photos and videos section.
Voice Transmission
on the
When you are in
can talk to your MiniDrone using the headset connected to your smartphone.
Voice Transmission
mode, the video recording will stop, but you
Photos
Press the button to take a photo.
Photos are saved in the MiniDrone internal memory. When the memory is full, a
warning message will appear. It will then no longer be possible to take a photo.
Videos
Video recording starts automatically when you press
while a video is recording.
To stop recording, press .
Videos are saved in the MiniDrone internal memory. When the memory is full, a
warning message will appear. It will then no longer be possible to record a video.
It is not possible to record a video and activate Walkie-talkie mode at the same
Start
. The icon will flash
time. When you start recording a video or switch on Walkie-Talkie mode, the other
function will stop automatically.
Control
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Retrieving photos and videos
To retrieve photos and videos, your smartphone must be connected to the
MiniDrone.
1. Bring up the context menu. To do this:
·
If the control screen is open, press then .
·
If the main screen is open, press .
2. Press
Internal Memory
.
> The list of stored photos and videos in the MiniDrone internal memory will
appear.
3. Select one or more photos and/or videos.
4. Press
Transfer
to move the photos or videos to your smartphone, or
Delete
them.
> If you transfer the selected files, a pop-up will ask you if you want to delete
them from the MiniDrone internal memory afterwards.
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Control
Settings
Press to access the settings menu for your MiniDrone.
Press at any time to revert to factory settings. This will also delete any roadmaps,
photos and videos saved in the MiniDrone internal memory.
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ou can also revert to the factory settings without using the app. To do this, turn
the MiniDrone on and press down on the On/Off button for 12 seconds.
Media settings
Use the
configures the animation sounds and the audio output in Walkie-Talkie mode.
The
you press
Main Volume
Auto Recording
Start
.
option to adjust the volume of the MiniDrone. This volume
option is used to trigger or not trigger video recording when
Control Settings
Use the
MiniDrone. If this value is low, you will need to tilt your smartphone a lot to turn the
MiniDrone. If this value is high, then a slight tilt will be sufficient.
Use the
rotation starts.
Max Rotation
Rotation Neutral Zone
option to configure the maximum rotation speed of the
option to define the minimum tilt angle before
Speed Settings
Use the
Max Speed
option to configure the maximum speed of your MiniDrone.
Use the
this value is low, a slight movement on the left joystick will be enough to move the
MiniDrone forwards or backwards. If this value is high, more movement of your
finger will be required.
Speed Neutral Zone
option to configure the sensitivity of the joystick. If
Charge Settings
The
Charge Settings
battery level of your MiniDrone.
screen shows you the last type of charging used and the
Settings
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Network settings
The
Product Name
will be seen by your smartphone and other Wi-Fi devices. The name change will
take effect once the MiniDrone has been restarted.
The MiniDrone network name can only contain numbers, letters and underscores
("_"). It must not exceed 32 characters in length.
Check in your smartphone's instruction manual (or technical specifications) to see if
it supports connections to the 5 GHz Wi-Fi bandwidth. If this is not the case, use
only the 2.4 GHz bandwidth.
The 5 GHz Wi-Fi bandwidth generally obtains the best performance for the
MiniDrone, especially fro video feedback, whereas the 2.4 GHz bandwidth is more
congested.
The
Choose Your Country
option can be used to edit the name of how the MiniDrone
field lets you select which country you are in.
Activate the
Outdoors
option if you are using the MiniDrone outside. Deactivate
this option if you are using it indoors.
Depending on the mode (indoors or outdoors) and the country selected, not all
choices may be available. In some countries, for example, it is not permitted to use
the 5 GHz Wi-Fi bandwidth outdoors.
In automatic mode, FreeFlight3 automatically selects a channel depending on the
country, mode (indoors or outdoors), the Wi-Fi bandwidth selected, and channel
congestion. If you notice a problem with the quality of your Wi-Fi connection:
1. Select
Manual
mode.
2. Choose a channel that is not overloaded by referring to the information
displayed in the diagram: each curve represents an access point and the height
of the curve represents the strength of the signal. Therefore, you should opt for
a channel where you see no curves or one which has a weak signal strength.
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Settings
The number of times the eyes of the MiniDrone flash green during start-up only (2
or 5) indicate which Wi-Fi bandwidth is being used (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz).
If the MiniDrone does not appear in the Wi-Fi menu on your smartphone, it
probably means that your MiniDrone is in 5 GHz.
If this is the case, press the On/Off button for 5 seconds to manually switch to the
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi bandwidth.
Information
The
General Information
·
The version number of the FreeFlight3 app currently installed on your
smartphone.
·
The version number of the firmware installed on your MiniDrone.
·
The hardware version of your MiniDrone.
screen displays:
Settings
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Roadmap
No.
Description
1
List of available actions for a roadmap.
Drag your finger to the left or right to scroll through the available actions.
2
Pictorial representation of the environment in which the MiniDrone will move.
Each square represents an area measuring 1 m2. Move your fingers apart on
the map to zoom in, or pinch them together in zoom out.
The
Roadmap
function lets you program and record a journey for your MiniDrone.
To access this function, press
Press < at any time to return to the main menu. The roadmap saves automatically.
Roadmap
.
Create a roadmap
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ou can create your roadmaps without necessarily being connected to your
MiniDrone.
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Roadmap
3
Scheduled actions on your roadmap
4
MiniDrone trajectory.
Press down on an action and drag it to the column on the right to add it to the
Icon
MiniDrone action.
Settings / Notes
Advance
Define the distance to travel
Follow a circular trajectory
When you set a circular trajectory, consider
the circle in which it is found. In the example
opposite, to get from point A to point B:
·
The
Corner
setting must have a value of
α
(in degrees).
·
The
Radius
setting must have a value of
r
(in metres).
Change speed
Y
ou can insert several speed actions with different values within the
same roadmap.
Stop
Define the length of stops
Take a photo
Film
To stop a recording, insert a second
Record
action, and select
Off
roadmap. The corresponding trajectory will display on the environment.
Drag an action from the right-hand side column to the left-hand side one to delete
it.
On your roadmap:
·
Tap an action to edit its settings
·
Hold down an action for 2 seconds and drag it to a new location to edit the
;
order of actions on your roadmap.
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Change position
See the Positions section for more information.
Perform a jump, push an object or load the spring
Change the colour and brightness of the eyes
Select the eyes and configure the brightness of the selected LED.
To turn the eyes off, insert an action setting the brightness to 0%.
Perform a pre-programmed trick
Select the type of trick.
Press to start the sequence.
Managing roadmaps
Roadmaps save automatically as you design them.
Press to access the list of roadmaps and display
their saved dates and times as well as their lengths.
Press to rename a roadmap. Press to delete it.
Press in the top-right corner to create a new
roadmap.
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Roadmap
Academy Drone
N°
Description
1
Accessing the FreeFlight3 application home screen
2
Visualizing the map of the flights
An internet connection is necessary to use the Drone Academy.
To launch the Drone Academy:
1. Launch the
2. Press
A profile is necessary to access the Drone Academy.
To create a profile:
1. Press
2. Type a user name, a password and an e-mail address.
3. Press
> The Drone Academy main screen appears:
Drone Academy.
Sign up
Register your profile
FreeFlight3
now.
application.
.
Academy Drone
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3
Accessing your list of drones
4
Accessing your list of flights
5
Modifying and disconnecting your profile
6
Sending a Drone Academy invitation
To modify or delete your profile:
1. Press the Profile tab.
2. Press
3. Press Logout or Edit.
4. If you edit your profile slide the screens towards left to complete your profile.
To register a MiniDrone press
My drones.
The first time you connect the MiniDrone to your smartphone, a pop-up ask you to
register your MiniDrone in the Drone Academy.
To consult the shared flights:
1. Press
Map.
2. Press to search flights amongst:
·
your flights or other user's flights,
·
the type of media.
Press to search flights by user or place.
To consult and share your flights:
1. Press My pilotings.
>The list of your flights appears. You can sort them by date, rank or type.
2. Press the flight you wish to share.
3. Press Public to share the flight. You can also:
·
press the stars to rate the flight,
·
press the tabs at the bottom of the screen to consult the flight information.
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Academy Drone
Updates
Press
There are two ways to update your MiniDrone:
Please refer to the MiniDrone updating procedure for more information.
Check for Updates
·
via the app (recommended).
·
via USB by downloading the update file from our website. This method requires
a computer.
to check if any updates are available for the MiniDrone.
Updates
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General information
Safety precautions and maintenance
Accessories and spare parts are available from your Parrot retailer or from our
website store.parrot.com.
The MiniDrone is not suitable for children under 14 years of age.
To reduce the risk of damage, we recommend that you bring the MiniDrone down
in increments of approximately 80cm.
There are some public places (stations, airports etc.) and roads where you may not
be permitted to use your MiniDrone.
It is recommended that the MiniDrone be used indoors. If sand or dust gets into
the MiniDrone, irreversible damage may be caused and it will not be able to
operate properly. Do not put the MiniDrone on water or on any damp surface. Do
not use this device close to any liquid substances. Do not leave the MiniDrone in
direct sunlight. Do not point the jump mechanism towards a person or an animal.
Only use accessories specified by the manufacturer.
Warning regarding the invasion of privacy
Recording and circulating the image or voice of a person without their
authorisation could constitute an infringement of their image and privacy rights
and incur your liability. Ask for authorisation before filming people and recording
their voice, particularly if you want to keep your recordings and/or circulate them
on the Internet. Do not circulate any degrading images or sounds or which could
undermine the reputation or dignity of an individual.
Battery
Failure to comply with instructions may cause permanent damage to the battery, its
environment and may cause injury. Always use a Li Po battery charger. Never charge
via a discharge lead. Never trickle charge or below 2.5 V. Never allow the battery
temperature to exceed 60°C (140°F). Never disassemble or modify the wiring in the
battery pack or puncture the battery cell. Never place the battery on top of
combustible materials or leave it unattended during charging. Always charge in a
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output voltage corresponds to the battery voltage. Always keep out of the reach of
children. Incorrect use of the battery can cause fires, explosions or other damage.
The battery terminals should not be allowed to short-circuit. The product
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should be connected only to class II appliances which display the symbol.
General information
Warranty
For the warranty conditions please refer to the retailer’s General Conditions of Sale
where you purchased your MiniDrone.
Modifications
The explanations and specifications in this guide are given for information
purposes only and may be modified without prior notice. They are deemed to be
correct at time of going to press. The utmost care has been taken when writing this
guide,as part of the aim to provide you with accurate information. However, Parrot
shall not be held responsible for any consequences arising from any errors or
omissions in the guide, nor for any damage or accidental loss of data resulting
directly or indirectly from the use of the information herein. Parrot reserves the right
to amend or improve the product design or user guide without any restrictions and
without any obligation to notify users. As part of our ongoing concern to upgrade
and improve our products, the product that you have purchased may differ slightly
from the model described in this guide. If so, a later version of this guide might be
available in electronic format at Parrot’s website at www.parrot.com.
Recycling this product
The symbol on this product and on its literature shows that at the end of its
life, it is not to be disposed of with household waste. The uncontrolled
disposal of waste is harmful to the environment: please separate this from
other types of waste and dispose of responsibly. Private individuals are invited to
contact the retailer who sold them the product or to ask advice from their local
authority to find out how and where it can be recycled.
Declaration of Conformity
Parrot SA, 174 quai de Jemmapes, 75010 Paris, France, declares under their sole
responsibility that the product described in this user guide complies with E
301489-17, EN300328, EN71-1, EN71-2, EN62115 technical standards following the
provision of the Radio Equipment, Telecommunication Equipment directive
(1999/5/EC R&TTE), and of the General Safety directive (2001/95/EC).
The Declaration of Conformity is available on our website:
www.parrot.com/fr/ce/?jumping-night-drone
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Registered trademarks
Parrot, Parrot MiniDrones and the Parrot logo are trade-marks of PARROT SA.
App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.
Google Play is a trademark of Google Inc.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Parrot SA is under license.
All other trademarks mentioned in this guide are protected and are the property of
their respective owners.
Notice regarding the right to privacy
Recording and distributing images of an individual without their consent could
constitute a violation of their privacy, for which you may be held liable. Ask for
permission before filming individuals, particularly if you want to keep your
recordings and/or share them online. Do not distribute any degrading images or
those that could undermine an individual's reputation or dignity.
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