Parrot bebop 2 User manual

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| TABLE OF CONTENTS
Before you begin...
Package contents.
Installing the Propellers. ... 4
Charging the Dattery... . e s 5
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Switching on/off the Parrot BEDOP 2...c.cuuiieiericiiiec e 6
Downloading the application
Connecting a smartphone...
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GPS signal
Taking off.
Movement:
Landing.....
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Photos and videos..
Retrieving photos and video:
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Piloting settings
Position, distances and limit:
Recording settings
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Network settings.
Information.
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I 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. Remove the propellers from the packaging and locate the propeller mounting tool.
2. Install the new propellers:
o place the propellers with a hole in the middle on the motors with a protruding axle
(front right and rear left motors);
o 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.
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.
To remove the battery, hold the latch up, and slide the battery backward.
Before you be:

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 Store™ or Google Play™ and download the FreeFlight Pro
application for free.
Before you begin

Connecting a smartphone
1. Switch the Parrot Bebop 2 on.
2. On your smartphone, carry out a search for Wi-Fi® networks available:
o if you are using an iPhone or an iPad, select Settings > Wi-Fi;
o if you are using an Android™ smartphone, select Settings > Wireless and networks
> Wi-Fi.
3. Select the network: Bebop2_xoox.
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. Launch the FreeFlight Pro application.
> The connection between your smartphone and the Parrot Bebop 2 is established
automatically.
See the Network settings section for further information.

Preflight check
Prior to piloting your Parrot Bebop 2 please read the following guidelines and
recommendations:
Regulation
o 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.
o 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.
o Check local regulations regarding Wi-Fi and Wireless networks.
o Check local regulations regarding video recording, storage and use.
o Local regulation may require a license or specific documents in order to pilot the Parrot
Bebop 2.
Flight conditions check
o Do not pilot the Parrot Bebop 2 at night.
o Check weather conditions. Do not pilot the Parrot Bebop 2 whilst it is raining, snowing
or in a foggy environment.
* Do not pilot the Parrot Bebop 2 if the wind speed exceeds 40 km/h (25 mph).
o Do not pilot the Parrot Bebop 2 over water.
Parrot Bebop 2 pre-flight check
o Check each propeller and confirm it is correctly and securely installed.
o Make sure both your Parrot Bebop 2's battery and your smartphone battery are fully
charged.
o Calibrate the Parrot Bebop 2.
o Ensure you have a valid GPS signal before taking off. The GPS icon must be green.
Preflight check

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:
o via the FreeFlight Pro application (recommended)
e via USB, by downloading the update file from our website. A computer is necessary
for this method.
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For further information, refer to the Parrot Bebop 2 update procedures section.
Via the app
1. Connect your drone to your smartphone and open the FreeFlight Pro app.
2. In FreeFlight Pro, press Check for updates.
3. Follow the on-screen direction to download and install updates.
Via USB
1. Go to Parrot Bebop 2's support page at https://community.parrot.com/t5/Bebop-2
-p/B: 2.
2. Under DOWNLOADS, click Software update to download the update file (.plf).
DOWNLOADS
» Software update
» PDF User Guide
» Declaration of Conformity
3. Move that file (bebop2_update.plf) to an empty USB flash drive (formatted to FAT32),
and place it in the USB's root directory. DO NOT RENAME THE FILE.
4. Connect the USB flash drive to the OTG adapter, then insert it into the Micro-USB port
on the Bebop 2, and then power on the drone. Bebop 2 begins updating.
Updating the Parrot Bebop 2

5. The update is completed when the drone finishes rebooting.
10 Updating the Parrot Beboj