Parrot PATPF726103AA Instruction manual
User guide
Table of Contents
Before you begin
Preflight check
Updating the Bebop 2
Flying
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Package contents
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Installing the propellers
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Charging the battery
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Installing the battery
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Switching on/off the Bebop 2
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Downloading the application
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Connecting a smartphone
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Piloting screen
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Calibrating the Bebop 2
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Flat trim
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GPS signal
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Taking off
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Movements
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Landing
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Pre-programmed acrobatics
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Battery
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Return home
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Map mode
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Photos and videos
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Retrieving photos and videos
Settings
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Piloting settings
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Flight limits settings
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Flight settings
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Recording settings
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Image settings
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Network settings
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Motor information
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Information
Drone Academy
Troubleshooting
General information
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Creating a user account
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Main screen
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Registering a drone
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Managing your profile
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Consulting shared flights
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Consulting and sharing your flights
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LED behaviour
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Spare parts
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Safety precautions and maintenance
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Warning on invasi on of privacy๎๎
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Warranty
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Wi-Fi
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Battery
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Modifications
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Disposal of this product at the end of its life๎๎
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Declaration of conformity
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Regis tered trademarks๎๎
Before you begin
Bebop 2
Battery 2700mAh
Propellers (x 8)
Propellers mounting tool
Charger
Plug converters (x 4)
Charger cable
USB / Micro USB cable
Lens cap
Quick start guide
For easy reading, iPhoneยฎ, iPadยฎ and other compatible telephones or tablets are referred
to as 'smartphones' in the manual.
Package contents
We recommend you install the lens cap cover when transporting your Bebop 2 in order to
protect the camera lens.
Installing the propellers
1. Remove the propellers from the packaging and locate the propeller mounting tool.
2. Install the new propellers:
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place the propellers with a hole in the middle on the motors with a protruding axle
(front right and rear left motors);
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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.
4. To change the propellers perform the process in reverse.
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Before you begin
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 an electrical wall socket.
> The charger LED lights up in red when charging. Once the battery is fully charged,
the LED turns green. The battery takes about 45 minutes to charge.
Installing the battery
Slide the battery into its compartment until you hear a "Click". The latch at the rear of the
battery must be locked in the lower position (A diagram).
To remove the battery, hold the latch up, and slide the battery backward (B diagram).
Before you begin
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Switching on/off the Bebop 2
To switch your Bebop 2 on/off press the on/off button located on the back of the Bebop 2.
> The LED located on the on/off button flashes red. The Bebop 2 omits a sound. Once it is
fully booted and ready for use, the button stays red.
Downloading the application
Connect to the App StoreTM or Google PlayTM and download the
free.
FreeFlight 3
application for
Connecting a smartphone
1. Switch the Bebop 2 on.
2. On your smartphone, carry out a search for Wi-Fiยฎ networks available:
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if you are using an iPhone or an iPad, select Settings > Wi-Fi;
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if you are using an Androidโข smartphone, select Settings > Wireless and networks >
Wi-Fi.
3. Select the network: Bebop2_xxxxx.
4. Wait for your smartphone to connect to the Wi-Fi network of the Bebop 2. This
connection is generally represented by the Wi-Fi logo appearing on the smartphone
screen.
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Before you begin
5. Launch the FreeFlight 3 application.
> The connection between your smartphone and the Bebop 2 is established
automatically.
See the Network settings section for further information.
Before you begin
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Preflight check
Prior to piloting your Bebop 2 please read the following guidelines and recommendations:
Regulation
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Make sure that you have authorization to pilot the Bebop 2 in the area you intend to fly.
In some areas flying a drone is not permitted, such as military bases, parks, cities and
airports.
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Check local regulations prior to flying. You are required to keep visual contact with your
drone, do not take your drone out of line of sight.
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Check local regulations regarding Wi-Fi and Wireless networks.
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Check local regulations regarding video recording, storage and use.
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Local regulation may require a license or specific documents in order to pilot the Bebop
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Flight conditions check
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Do not pilot the Bebop 2 at night.
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Check weather conditions. Do not pilot the Bebop 2 whilst it is raining, snowing or in a
foggy environment.
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Do not pilot the Bebop 2 if the wind speed exceeds 40 km/h (25 mph).
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Do not pilot the Bebop 2 over water.
Bebop 2 pre-flight check
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Check each propeller and confirm it is correctly and securely installed.
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Make sure both your Bebop 2โs battery and your smartphone battery are fully charged.
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Calibrate the Bebop 2. For further information, please check the full User Guide of the
Bebop 2.
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Ensure you have a valid GPS signal before taking off. The GPS icon must be green.
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Preflight check
Updating the Bebop 2
1. Launch the FreeFlight 3 application.
2. Press Check for updates to check if any updates are available for the Bebop 2.
There are 2 ways to update the Bebop 2:
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via the FreeFlight 3 application (recommended)
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via USB, by downloading the update file from our website. A computer is necessary for
this method.
Note:
via USB.
For further information, refer to the Bebop 2 update procedures section.
Ensure that the battery of the Bebop 2 is in place and fully charged before updating
Updating the Bebop 2
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Flying
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Description
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Description
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Previous screen
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Left joystick
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Settings
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Right joystick
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Return home
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Speed
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Emergency landing
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Altitude
Note:
settings section.
Joypad piloting mode is activated by default. To change mode, refer to the Piloting
1. Launch the FreeFlight 3 application.
2. Wait until the connection between your smartphone and the Bebop 2 is complete.
3. Press Start to pilot the Bebop 2.
> The piloting screen appears. It locks in landscape format.
Piloting screen
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Flying
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Pre-programmed acrobatics
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Distance from your smartphone
6Video recording
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Take off
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Take a photo
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GPS signal
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Map mode
16Battery level of the Bebop 2
Flying
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Calibrating the Bebop 2
When you use the Bebop 2 for the first time, the calibration screen appears.
1. Follow the procedures on the screen.
2. Once you completed the three steps, press
Note:
You can also calibrate your Bebop 2 if it is unstable in flight. To do so, go to >Flight
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settings.
Flat trim
The flat trim setting is a means to reset the sensors to a horizontal plane. This is used if
your drone is unstable in flight or following a crash.
To flat trim:
1. Place the Bebop 2 on a flat, dry, unobstructed surface.
2. In the FreeFlight 3 application, go to > Flight settings.
3. Press Flat Trim.
GPS signal
Note:
detected.
If you are in an area with no GPS reception, the Bebop 2 position will not be
The icon indicates that the Bebop 2 position is not detected.
The icon indicates that the Bebop 2 position is detected.
Make sure the Bebop 2 position is detected before taking off to register the starting point
correctly.
To display the last GPS position of the Bebop 2:
1. Launch FreeFlight 3.
2. On the main screen, go to > Settings.
3. Press See details.
> The latitude and longitude of the Bebop 2 position appears in the list.
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Flying
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