HelpAndManual_unregistered_evaluation_copy
User guide
Table of Contents
Before you begin
Flying
.......................................................................................................................................................4
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................4Charging the battery
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................5Switching on the Parrot Rolling Spider
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................5Compatibility
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................5Downloading the application
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................5Connecting a smartphone
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................6Fitting the wheels
.......................................................................................................................................................7
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................7Flat trim
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................7Take off
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................8Movements
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................8Pre-programmed acrobatics
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................8Battery
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................9Photos
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................9Landing
Settings
Updating
General information
.......................................................................................................................................................10
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................10Maximum altitude
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................10Maximum tilt
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................10Left-handed mode
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................10Ace mode
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................11Joypad mode
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................11Maximum vertical speed
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................11Maximum rotation speed
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................11Wheels
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................12Cut out
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................12Network name
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................12Versions
.......................................................................................................................................................13
.......................................................................................................................................................14
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................14Safety precautions and maintenance
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................15Warranty
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................16Modifications
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................16Disposal of this product at the end of its life
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................16Declaration of Conformity
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................17Registered trademarks
Before you begin
Note: For easy reading, iPhone®, iPad® and other compatible telephones or tablets are referred
to as 'smartphones' in the manual.
This help system was created with an evaluation copy of Help & Manual.
Charging the battery
1. Insert the battery into the battery compartment.
2. Connect the Parrot Rolling Spider to your computer using the USB/micro-USB
cable provided.
> The right-hand LED of the Parrot Rolling Spider lights up in red to show that the
battery is being charged. The LED turns off when the battery is fully charged.
The battery takes about 1 hour 30 minutes to charge.
To remove the battery, lift the black part located above it.
4 Before you begin
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Switching on the Parrot Rolling Spider
Insert the battery into the battery compartment or tap on the On/Off button to switch
on the Parrot Rolling Spider.
The On/Off button is located under the Parrot Rolling Spider, below and to the right of
the vertical camera.
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Compatibility
To use the Parrot Rolling Spider, you must have a smartphone or a tablet that supports
Bluetooth® 4.0.
For further information see the Apple or Android compatibility page on our website.
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Downloading the application
Connect to App StoreSM or Google Play
TM
and download the free FreeFlight 3
application.
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Connecting a smartphone
As the Parrot Rolling Spider supports Bluetooth Low Energy, it will not appear in the
usual list of
connect to it via the FreeFlight 3 application.
1. Insert the battery into the battery compartment.
2. Place the Parrot Rolling Spider on the ground and
wait until its LEDs turn green.
3. Activate
4. Start the FreeFlight 3 application.
> The list of MiniDrones located near your
smartphone appears.
> Your smartphone automatically connects to the last MiniDrone to which it was
connected. It connects to the nearest MiniDrone by default.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
devices displayed on your smartphone. You can only see it and
on your smartphone.
The icon shows the currently connected MiniDrone.
The icon shows the
Bluetooth
connection status between your smartphone
and the Parrot Rolling Spider. The number of bars is proportional to the quality
of the connection.
5. If required, select another MiniDrone to connect to it.
5Before you begin
Note: The first 2 characters of the default name on the device correspond to the initials of the
type of MiniDrone (Rolling Spider or Jumping Sumo). The third character corresponds to the
color of the device (Blue/White/Red).
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Fitting the wheels
The wheels of the Parrot Rolling Spider protect it in the event of a collision. They also
allow it to roll along the ground, the walls and the ceiling.
1. Clip the 2 wheels to the central axle.
2. Insert the axle in the top of the Parrot Rolling Spider.
3. Clip the locking lever.
To remove the protective cage, push the locking lever to the right.
Note: If you are using the Parrot Rolling Spider with its wheels, make sure that the Wheels
option has been activated. See the Settings section for further information.
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6 Before you begin