USER GUIDE
TABLE OF CONTENTS Before you begin .....................................................................................................................................................4 ........................................................................................................................................................4 Package contents ........................................................................................................................................................
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Before you begin For easy reading, iPhone®, iPad® and other compatible telephones or tablets are referred to as 'smartphones' in the manual. Package contents Parrot 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 We recommend you install the lens cap cover when transporting your Parrot Bebop 2 in order to protect the camera lens. Installing the propellers 1.
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.
Switching on/off the Parrot Bebop 2 To switch your Parrot Bebop 2 on/off press the on/off button located on the back of the Parrot Bebop 2. > The LED located on the on/off button flashes red. The Parrot 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 FreeFlight Pro application for free.
Connecting a smartphone 1. Switch the Parrot Bebop 2 on. 2. On your smartphone, carry out a search for Wi-Fi® networks available: · if you are using an iPhone or an iPad, select Settings > Wi-Fi; · if you are using an Android™ 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 Parrot Bebop 2. This connection is generally represented by the Wi-Fi logo appearing on the smartphone screen. 5.
Preflight check Prior to piloting your Parrot Bebop 2 please read the following guidelines and recommendations: Regulation · Make sure that you have authorization to pilot the Parrot 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. · 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.
Updating the Parrot Bebop 2 1. Launch the FreeFlight Pro application. 2. Press Check for updates to check if any updates are available for the Parrot Bebop 2. There are 2 ways to update the Parrot Bebop 2: · via the FreeFlight Pro application (recommended) · via USB, by downloading the update file from our website. A computer is necessary for this method. Note: Ensure that the battery of the Parrot Bebop 2 is in place and fully charged before updating via USB.
5. The update is completed when the drone finishes rebooting.
Flying Note: Joypad piloting mode is activated by default. To change mode, refer to the Piloting settings section. 1. Launch the FreeFlight Pro application. 2. Wait until the connection between your smartphone and the Parrot Bebop 2 is complete. 3. Press Start to pilot the Parrot Bebop 2. > The piloting screen appears. It locks in landscape format.
settings. When you record a video in 1080p, the live return video feed is 480p. When you record a video in 720p, the live return video feed is 720p 4 Video recording 12 Distance from your smartphone 5 Video recording time 13 Take off/Landing 6 Return home 14 Wi-Fi signal 7 Pre-programmed acrobatics 15 Battery level of the Parrot Bebop 2 8 Take a photo 16 FPV mode Calibrating the Parrot Bebop 2 When you use the Parrot Bebop 2 for the first time, the calibration screen appears. 1.
The icon indicates that the Parrot Bebop 2 position is detected. Make sure the Parrot Bebop 2 position is detected before taking off to register the starting point correctly. To display the last GPS position of the Parrot Bebop 2: 1. Launch FreeFlight Pro. 2. On the main screen, go to FLY & FILM > Settings. 3. Press See details. > The latitude and longitude of the Parrot Bebop 2 position appears in the list. Taking off 1.
Normal mode Left joypad rotate to the left rotate to the right fly upwards fly downwards Right joypad Hold the central button and tilt your smartphone to fly the Parrot Bebop 2. Hold the central button and tilt your smartphone forwards or backwards to pilot the Bebop 2 forwards or backwards.
Hold the central button and tilt your smartphone to the left or right to fly the Bebop 2 to the left or right. Ace mode Left joypad rotate to the left rotate to the right fly upwards fly downwards Right joypad Slide to orientate the camera regardless of the position of the Parrot Bebop 2. Hold the central button and tilt your smartphone to fly the Parrot Bebop 2.
Landing Ensure that the Parrot Bebop 2 is over a flat, dry and unobstructed surface, then press Landing to make the Parrot Bebop 2 land. Pre-programmed acrobatics The Parrot Bebop 2 can perform acrobatics while flying, whether it is stationary or moving. 1. Press the flip icon to change the flip. is selected by default. back flip front flip left flip right flip no flip 2. Tap on your smartphone screen twice to perform a flip. Battery The Parrot Bebop 2 has a battery life of approximately 25 minutes.
· your smartphone location if the Parrot Bebop 2 has received no GPS signal. Note: To locate your position on the map, the FreeFlight Pro application must have access to your smartphone location services. For iOS devices, activate the function in Settings > FreeFlight Pro > RTH. For Android devices, activate the function in Settings > Application manager > FreeFlight Pro > Permissions. For further information, see your smartphone user guide.
if the internet connection is lost while flying, the Parrot Bebop 2 will still be located on the map. · wait until the icon turns green to indicate the Parrot Bebop 2 GPS position is detected. Activating map mode Press . The icon indicates your smartphone's position. The icon indicates the Parrot Bebop 2 position. To switch back to the video mode, press again. Photos and videos Note: The camera is located at the front on the Parrot Bebop 2.
number of photos stored in the internal memory depends on the selected format. To choose a photo format, see Recording settings. Once the memory is full, it is no longer possible to take a photo. Note: To obtain high quality photos, make sure that the Parrot Bebop 2 is set in photo mode. To do so, refer to the Recording settings section. Recording a video The video recording starts automatically when you press Take off. The button blinks during recording. To stop the video record, press .
> Your computer detects the Parrot Bebop 2 automatically. Wait until the driver installation is complete. A pop-up appears like the one shown below. The appearance, content and location of this message depends on your operating system. 3.Open the file, as though it were a USB flash drive. > You can copy the photos and/or videos on your computer. · Mac : 3. Connect the Parrot Bebop 2 to your computer with the USB/micro USB cable (supplied). 4. Switch the Parrot Bebop 2 on.
Settings Within the FreeFlight Pro application, press to access the Parrot Bebop 2 settings menu. Slide the screen right or left to access the different settings screens. Press to reset the Parrot Bebop 2 to factory settings. This action deletes your settings and preferences, photos and videos stored in the Parrot Bebop 2's internal memory. Note: You can also reset the Parrot Bebop 2 without the Parrot Bebop 2 application.
Position, distances and limits Sensors Max altitude Max Distance Flat Trim: resets the accelerometer and indicates the horizontal position to it. Make a Flat trim before each flight. To do this, connect to your drone, lay it on a flat surface and tap Flat Trim. Calibrate: tap Calibrate to calibrate your drone. Follow the instructions on your smartphone screen to calibrate your drone. Define a maximum altitude when you fly the Parrot Bebop 2 upwards.
Recording resolution Video quality Frame rate Roll stabilization Antiflickering mode Recording resolution: Full HD (1080p) or HD (720p) NB: define the recording resolution in the settings. When you record a video in 1080p, the live return video feed is 480p. When you record a video in 720p, the live return video feed is 720p Set the video quality: standard or high. Set the frame rate. Enable roll stabilization. Delete the flickering effect on the video.
Photo mode Video mode DNG JPEG JPEG 180° Timelapse mode Activate the photo feature. Activate the video feature. This mode is activated by default. Select this format to take high resolution photos. Select this format to take medium resolution photos. Select this format to keep the Fisheye effect on your photos. Note : This format does not save the picture's metadata. Activate Timelapse mode: 1. Press Timelapse mode. 2. Slide your finger on the circle to select the interval between each photo.
Return home This section shows the quality of the GPS signal of the drone, the Parrot Skycontroller 2 and whether or not the return home point is stored. GPS signal NB: Do not fly your drone if the Return Home position is not set. Your drone will not be able to automatically return to its starting point. Return time disconnection after During the flight, in case of connection loss, the drone automatically returns to its starting position after a certain time period (10 seconds by default).
The image settings appear: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 26 Settings Mode Anti-flicker settings White Balance Take a photo Lens aperture Image resolution Image exposure Photo mode status
Network settings Network Name Change the network name of your Parrot Bebop 2: 1. Change the Parrot Bebop 2 name in the Product name field. 2. Reboot the Parrot Bebop 2. Note: The network name of the Parrot Bebop 2 can only contain letters, numbers and underscores ("_"). It must not exceed 32 characters in length. WPA2 Location Wi-Fi band Set a password for your Parrot Bebop 2's Wi-Fi network. Select your country. Connect the Parrot Bebop 2 to the 2.4 or 5 GHz Wi-Fi bands. · The 2.
Before flying the Parrot Bebop 2, ensure that you comply with the Wi-Fi frequencies restrictions for the area in which you intend to fly. Certain frequencies may be restricted or forbidden. Selecting the country and activating the outdoor option enable FreeFlight Pro to adapt the available channels according to the legislation of the selected country. For example, in certain countries using the 5 GHz Wi-Fi band may be prohibited in outdoor mode.
Informations Product type · Hardware version · Software version · GPS hardware version · Serial number of your drone · Number of flights · Motor information · Settings 29
Drone Academy Note: An internet connection is necessary to use the Drone Academy. To launch Drone Academy: 1. Launch the FreeFlight Pro application. 2. Press Drone Academy. Creating a user account You need a user account to use Drone Academy. 1. Press Sign up now. 2. Type a user name, a password and an e-mail address. 3. Press Register your profile. Registering a drone To register a drone, press My Drones.
your flights or other user's flights · the type of media. Press to search flights by user or by location. · Consulting and sharing 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 want 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 view the flight information.
Troubleshooting LED behaviour Behavior Signification Steady red Normal state. Slowly blinking red The Parrot Bebop 2 is booting up. Quickly blinking red A motor error is detected. To locate the defective motor: 1. In FreeFlight Pro, press Start. 2. Press > Motor information. >The screen indicates the defective motor. 3. Ensure the propeller is not blocked or damaged. Spare parts You can buy spare parts of the Parrot Bebop 2 on our online store.
More information For more information, go to the Parrot Bebop 2's support page or download the app user guide.
General information The pilot must operate his/her Parrot Bebop 2 in his/her line-of–sight at all times in order to avoid any obstacles, and must take care only to use it in suitable locations chosen to ensure that people, animals and property remain safe at all times. The internal memory for video recording is limited to 29 minutes. Before flying your Parrot Bebop 2, check your local civil aviation regulation for your country and read the guidelines on www.parrot.com.
disposed of for safety reasons. Warning on invasion of privacy Recording and circulating an image or the voice of a person without their consent could constitute an infringement of their image and privacy rights and incur your liability. Ask for consent before filming people and recording their voices, particularly if you want to keep your recordings and/or share them on the Internet. Do not share any degrading images or sounds which could undermine the reputation or dignity of an individual.
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.
standards EN 301489-1, EN 301489-3, EN 301489-17, EN 62311, EN300328, EN301893, EN300 440-2, EN71-1, EN71-2, EN62115, EN50581 following the provision of the Radio Equipment, Telecommunication Equipment directive (1999/5/EC R&TTE), and of the General Safety directive (2001/95/EC) and of ROHS directive 2011/65/EC. http://www.parrot.com/uk/ce/?bebop-2 Registered trademarks Parrot, Bebop Drone and the Parrot logo are registered brands of Parrot Drones SAS. iPhone and iPad are Apple Inc.
