Parrot AR Drone 2.0 User manual

User guide
http://ardrone2.parrot.com/support

Content
Health and safety precautions
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Seizurewarning
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Repetitivemotion injuries and eyestrain
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Magnets ........................................................................................................................................6
Useand maintenance
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Warning on invasion of privacy
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Battery ........................................................................................................................................10
Domestic animals
Getting Started
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Beforeyou begin
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Battery ........................................................................................................................................13
Indoor usage
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Outdoor usage
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Connection
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LED colours
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In the event of problems
Flight
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Beforeyou begin
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Piloting ........................................................................................................................................25
Settings ........................................................................................................................................29
Managing photos and videos
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Updating
Director mode
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Piloting ........................................................................................................................................33
Check thewind direction
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Settings ........................................................................................................................................34
Video post-processing
General information
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Warning........................................................................................................................................37
Warranty
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Modifications
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Disposal of this productat the end of its life
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Declaration of Conformity CE

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Trademarks

Health and safety precautions 5
Health and safety precautions
Read the following warning before you or your child play with the AR.Drone. Failing to do so may
cause injury.
Seizure warning
Some people (about 1 in 4000) may have seizures orblackouts triggered by light flashes or patterns,
such as while watching TV or playing video games, even if they have never had a seizure before;
Anyone who has had a seizure, loss of awareness, or other symptom linked to an epileptic condition
should consult a doctor before playing a video game. Parents should watch when their children play
video games. Stop playing and consult a doctor if you or your child have any of the following
symptoms: convulsions, eye or muscle twitching, loss of awareness, altered vision, involuntary
movements, disorientation.
To reduce the likehoodof a seizure when playing video games:
Sit or stand as far from the screen as possible.
Play video games on the smallest available television screen.
Do not play if you are tired or need to sleep.
Play in a well-lit room(indoor) or area (outdoor).
Take an 10 to 15 minute break every hour.
Repetitivemotion injuries and eyestrain
Playing video games can make yourmuscles, joint, skin or eyes hurt after a few hours. Follow these
instructions to avoid problems such as tendinitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, skin irritation or eyestrain;
avoid excessive play. It is recommended that parents monitor their children for appropriate
play ;

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take a 10 to 15 minute break every hour, even if you don’t think you need it ;
if your hands, wrists, arms or eyes become tired or sore while playing, stop and rest them for
several hours before playing again ;
if you continue to have sore hands, wrists, arms or eyes during or after paly, stop playing and
see a doctor.
Magnets
Notsuitable for children under the age of 14. This product contains small magnets. If swallowed, the
magnets may stick together in the intestines and cause serious injury. Consult a doctor immediately
if the magnets are swallowed.
Use and maintenance
AR.Drone is not suitable for use by children under14 years of age.
To fly the AR.Drone 2.0 indoors install the hull with guard rings in order to protect the AR.Drone 2.0
in case of collision with any object.
You should keep the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 in sight at all times when operating it, in order, among
others, toavoid injuries ordamages topeople, animals orproperty.
The use of the AR.Drone 2.0 is some public areas (for instance train stations, trains, airports,
aircrafts, etc.) may be prohibited. You should check whether the use of the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 is
permitted before using it in public areas orpublic transport.
Always use your Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 bearing in mind other people’s privacy.
When rotating, the propellers of the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 could cause injury to people, animals and
property. You should not touch the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 when propellers are rotating and should wait
until the propellers have completely stopped before handling the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0.
You should ensure that no-one is standing nearer than 1 meter(1 yard) from the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0
when in operation and that at all times you keep a sufficient distance between the propellers and
any person, animal or property.
You must keep the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 away fromhigh voltage power lines, trees, buildings and any
other potentially dangerous or hazardous areas.

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The Parrot AR.Drone 2.0’s performance may be affected or significantly reduced and your Parrot
AR.Drone 2.0 irreversibly damaged if:
you use the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 in unfavourable meteorological conditions (including but not limited
to rain, wind, snow, fog, etc) or if visual conditions are not sufficient (e.g. operation of the Parrot
AR.Drone 2.0 by night);
you use the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 in wet conditions (e.g. you should not land the Parrot AR.Drone
2.0 on water or on a wet surface);
you allow sand or dust topenetrate the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0;
you obstruct the engine’s air vents;
you use spare parts and accessories other than those specified by Parrot, or
you use the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 near strong magnetic fields, radio waves or areas with strong
radiations (this may prevent the camera of the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 fromoperating correctly). You
should also avoid using your Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 in areas subject to Wi-Fi® networks (such as for
instance internet Wi-Fi routers or boxes etc.). This may create interferences that could reduce
the performance of the ParrotAR.Drone 2.0.
Warning on invasion of privacy
Recording and circulating an image of an individual may constitute an infringement of their image
and privacy for which you could be liable. Ask for authorisation before filming individuals,
particularly if you want to keep yourrecordings and/or circulate images on the Internet or any other
medium. Do notcirculate a degrading image orone which could undermine the reputation or dignity
of an individual. The use of the AR.Drone 2.0 for surveillance or espionage is strictly forbidden and
could result in your prosecution under the law. Check that your use of the cameras on board the
AR.Drone 2.0 complies with the legal provisions on the protection of privacy.

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Battery
Warning
LithiumPolymerbatteries are extremely hazardous and liable tocause serious injuries to persons or
property. The user accepts liability for the use of a Lithium Polymer battery. As the manufacturer and
the distributorcannot ensure the battery is used correctly (charging, discharging, storage, etc.), they
cannot be held liable for damages caused to persons or property.
In the event of battery leakage, avoid the liquid coming into contact with skin and eyes. In case of
contact with the skin, wash copiously with soap and water. In case of contact with the eyes, rinse
copiously with cold water and consult a doctor. If you notice a suspicious smell or noise or observe
smoke around the charger, disconnect it immediately.
Non-compliance with the instructions below could result in gas being given off, fire, electric shock or
an explosion.
Charging
The Parrotbattery shall only be usedtogetherwith the Parrot charger. Examine the charger regularly
for damage to the plug, enclosure or other parts. Never use a damaged charger. Never charge a
swollen battery, a leaky battery or one which has been damaged. Do not use the AR.Drone charger
to charge any other battery than the providedrechargeable battery.
Do not overcharge the battery. When the battery is fully charged, disconnect it from the charger. Do
notput the device back in the charger once charging has finished. You risk causing overheating.
Do not charge the battery near inflammable materials oronan inflammable surface (carpet, wooden
flooring, wooden furniture, etc.) or conducting surface. Do not leave the battery unattended during
charging.
Never charge the device immediately after use while it is still hot. Let it cool down to room
temperature. Do not charge the battery while it is still connectedto the AR.Drone.
Batteries are only to be charged underadult supervision.
Do not cover your product or its charger while the battery is charging.
Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the item. Rechargeable batteries are to be removed
fromthe itembefore being charged. Non-rechargeable batteries are not tobe recharged.

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Recharge the battery at a temperature of between 0°C and 40°C.
Usage and storage
Do not use the battery if the plastic cover has been torn or compromised in any way. Do not insert or
remove the battery while the power is on. Do not expose the battery to excessive physical shock.
Never use a swollen battery or a leaky battery, or one which is damaged or giving off a unusual
odour.
Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
Do not expose the battery to heat or dispose of a fire. Do not allow the battery to come into contact
with any kind of liquid. Do not leave yourdevice out in the rain or near a source of moisture. Do not
put the battery in a microwave oven orin a pressurised container.
Do not attempt to dismantle, pierce, distort or cut the battery and do not attempt to repair the
battery. Do notplace any heavy objects onthe battery or charger. Avoid dropping the battery.
Do not clean the charger with a solvent, denatured alcohol or other inflammable solvents.
It is essential to avoid short circuits. Avoid direct contact with the electrolyte contained within the
battery. The electrolyte and electrolysis vapours are harmful tohealth.
Keep your device at ambient temperature. Do not expose your device to extreme temperatures. Do
notsubject yourdevice to large temperature variations. Do not place your product near a source of
heat.
Remove the battery when you are not using the device.
Disconnect the charger whenyou are notcharging the battery.
Battery disposal
Discarding batteries in your general household waste can be harmful to the environment. Damaged
or unusable batteries must be disposed of in a container specially reserved for this purpose. When
disposing of the battery, followappropriate local guidelines and regulations. For further information
contact your local solid waste authority.

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Domestic animals
Avoid using the AR.Drone 2.0 around domestic animals, particularly pet dogs. The AR.Drone 2.0
incorporates an ultrasound altimeter (emission frequency: 40kHz). Ultrasonic waves are known to
disturb certain domestic animals, most especially dogs. Using the AR.Drone 2.0 in the company of a
dog may lead to it behaving erratically orperhaps even dangerously.