Parrot MACLANE User manual

User Guide
Airborne Night Drone
MACLANE BLAZE
SWAT

Table Of Contents
.......................................................................................................................................................4
Before getting started
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................4 Charging the battery
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................4 Downloading the app
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................5 Switching on the MiniDrone
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................5 Connecting a smartphone
.......................................................................................................................................................6
Flying
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................7 Description of the control screen
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................7 Flat trim
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................8 Take Off
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................8 Controlling the MiniDrone in flight
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................10 Pre-programmed aerobatics
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................10 Light effects
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................10 Landing
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................11 Battery
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................11 Photos
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................11 Retrieving or deleting photos
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................12 Videos
.......................................................................................................................................................13
Settings
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................13 Max Altitude
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................13 Max Tilt
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................13 Left-handed mode
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................13 Control Settings
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................13 Automatic Recording
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................13 Max Vertical Speed
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................14 Max Rotation Speed
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................14 Short-Circuit
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................14 Charge Settings
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................14 Network Name
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................14 Versions
.......................................................................................................................................................15
Academy Drone
.......................................................................................................................................................17
Updates
.......................................................................................................................................................18
General Information

...........................................................................................................................................................................................................18 Precautions for use and maintenance
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................18 Accessories and spare parts
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................19 Battery
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................19 Warranty
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................19 Modifications
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................20 Recycling this product
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................20 Declaration of Conformity
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................20 Registered trademarks
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................20 Notice regarding the right to privacy

4 Before getting started
Before getting started
Charging the battery
1. Insert the battery into the compartment provided (photos A and B). The small
triangle on the battery indicates which side should be on top. The direction the
triangle is pointing in shows which way the battery should be inserted.
2. Plug in the MiniDrone (photos C and D):
· When using a charger with a minimum power rating of 2.4 A, charging time is
approximately 25 minutes.
· When charging through a computer using the USB cable, charging time is
approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
To remove the battery lift the flap located above the battery and slide it out.
Downloading the app
Log into the App StoreTM or Google PlayTM and download the free FreeFlight3 app.

5 Before getting started
Switching on the MiniDrone
Insert the battery into the slot or press the On/Off button
underneath the MiniDrone.
[The on/off button is located under the MiniDrone, below
and to the right of the vertical camera.]
Then place your MiniDrone on a flat surface so it can
complete its initialisation phase.
The eyes of the MiniDrone will turn red, amber, and then green.
Connecting a smartphone
You need a smartphone or tablet which supports Bluetooth® 4.0 to use the
MiniDrone. Check whether your smartphone is compatible on www.parrot.com/uk/
compatibility.
Since the MiniDrone uses Bluetooth® Low Energy, it will not be displayed in the
normal list of Bluetooth® devices shown on your phone. You will only be able to
see it and connect to it via the FreeFlight3 app.
1. Activate the Bluetooth
® function on your smartphone.
2. Launch the FreeFlight3 app.
3. Press to bring up the list of MiniDrones located near your smartphone.
> The MiniDrone will connect to your smartphone automatically. A pop-up
window saying "Sending status" and then "Connected" will appear.
> The icon shows which MiniDrone is currently connected.
> The icon indicates the status of the Bluetooth
® connection between your
smartphone and the MiniDrone. The number of bars displayed indicates the
quality of the connection.
If your phone doesn't automatically connect to the MiniDrone, select the name of
your MiniDrone from the list.

6 Flying
Flying
1. Launch the FreeFlight3 app.
> The main screen will appear.
2. Press Free Flight to control the MiniDrone in Normal mode. Controller mode
lets you film your MiniDrone with your smartphone while you are flying it. To
activate filming mode go to SETTINGS>PILOTING MODE and once JOYPAD
mode has been selected tap on the CAMERA button. For more information on
control modes, see the Controlling the MiniDrone in flight section.
> The control screen will appear.
A pop-up will ask you to choose the control mode
for your MiniDrone:
· the MiniDrone without hulls,
· the MiniDrone with hulls.

7 Flying
Description of the control screen
No.
Description
No.
Description
1
Return to previous screen
7
Photo
2
Settings
8
Left j oystick
3
Flat trim
9
Right j oystick
(accelerometer)
4
Emergency stop
10
Lighting effects
5
Launched take off
11
Take off / Landing
6
Pre-programmed aerobatics
12
Battery level
Flat trim
Before each take off (especially after an impact or fall), check that the MiniDrone is
placed on a flat surface and press .

8 Flying
Take Off
Place the MiniDrone on a dry, flat surface, ensuring there are no obstacles in the
way, and press Take Off .
> The MiniDrone will take off and stabilise at approximately 1 meter in height.
You can also also have the MiniDrone take off from your hand. To do this:
1. Press .
> The MiniDrone LED eyes will blink red and green rapidly.
2. Throw the MiniDrone in front of you, up, or simply take away your hand to let it
fall.
> The motors for the MiniDrone propellers will start automatically and the
MiniDrone will hovers.
Controlling the MiniDrone in flight
Flights depend on the settings for the selected control mode: Controller , Normal
or Expert . Normal mode is selected by default. To change the control mode, go
to the Control Settingssection.
Normal
Left j oystick
Right j oystick (accelerometer)
· Press or to pivot the
MiniDrone to the left or right.
· Press on or to make the
MiniDrone climb or descend.
· Press on the j oystick and tilt your
smartphone up and down to move
the MiniDrone forwards or
backwards.
· Tilt your smartphone left or right to
move the MiniDrone to the left or
right.

9 Flying
Expert
Left j oystick
Right j oystick
· Press or to pivot the
MiniDrone to the left or right.
· Press on or to make the
MiniDrone climb or descend.
· H old down the middle button and tilt
your smartphone to move the
MiniDrone.
· Drag your finger from the middle of
the j oystick to the or to make
a quarter turn to the left or right.
· Drag your finger from the middle of
the j oystick to the or to make
a half turn to the left or right.
Controller
Left j oystick
Right j oystick
· Press or to pivot the MiniDrone
to the left or right.
· Press on or to make the
MiniDrone climb or descend.
· Drag the j oystick up or down to move
the MiniDrone forwards or backwards.
· Drag the j oystick left or right to move
the MiniDrone to the left or right.
The Controller mode lets you film the MiniDrone with the camera on your
smartphone while you are flying it.
To do so once camera mode has been activated, press . V ideos are
automatically saved to the gallery in the FreeFlight3 app.

10 Flying
To stop recording, press again.
Pre-programmed aerobatics
1. Press the Loop icon to bring up the list of pre-programmed aerobatics.
By default, no trick is selected.
Back loop
Front loop
Left loop
Right loop
No trick
2. Press the desired trick.
> The icon is displayed in place of .
3. Tap your smartphone screen twice to perform the selected trick.
4. Press on the aerobatic icon again to edit it.
Light effects
Press to display the list of light effects for the MiniDrone headlights.
Slide the cursor in the middle of the screen up or down to increase or decrease the
brightness of the headlights.
Press to make the headlights flash.
Press to continuously vary the brightness of the lights.
Press to close the list of light effects.
Landing
Make sure that the MiniDrone is above a flat, dry and unobstructed surface, then
press Landing to land your MiniDrone.
Only press Emergency in the event of a genuine emergency. The motors will