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

11 Flying
immediately cut out and the MiniDrone will fall from whatever height it is currently
at.
Battery
The icon shows the battery level for your MiniDrone.
A fully charged battery lasts for around 7 minutes when the hulls are attached to the
MiniDrone and around 9 minutes if the hulls aren't used. The indicator turns red
when the battery level is low. When the battery level is too low bring the MiniDrone
back towards you or land it.
Photos
Press the button to take a photo using the MiniDrone vertical camera. The
photo will be saved in the MiniDrone memory.
You can save hundreds of photos in the MiniDrone internal memory. When the
memory is full, a warning message will appear telling you it is no longer possible to
take photos.
Retrieving or deleting photos
To retrieve or delete photos your smartphone must be connected to the
MiniDrone.
1. Bring up the context menu. To do this:
· If the control screen is open press then .
· If the main screen is open press .
2. Press Internal Memory .
> The list of stored photos in the MiniDrone memory will appear.
3. Select one or more files.
4. Press Delete or Transfer .
> The files will be transferred to the FreeFlight3 gallery and into your
smartphone's memory.
You can also retrieve or delete them by connecting the MiniDrone to your
computer using the USB cable. To do this the battery for the MiniDrone must be
installed. Once connected the MiniDrone will show up as a USB drive on your
computer. You can then copy files using your computer.

12 Flying
Videos
You can film your MiniDrone using your smartphone while you are flying it. To do
this, the Controller control mode must be activated. For more information, go to
the Control Settings section.
To start record a video press . The icon will flash during recording. Frame your
MiniDrone with your smartphone.
To stop recording press . The icon will change to .
The videos will be automatically saved in the FreeFlight3 gallery and in your
phone's memory. To open the gallery:
1. Open the FreeFlight3 home screen.
2. Press then Gallery .

13 Settings
Settings
Press to access the settings menu for your MiniDrone.
Press at any time to revert to factory settings.
Max Altitude
The Max Altitude option allows you to limit the maximum height your MiniDrone
can go. When the MiniDrone reaches the set limit it will not go any higher.
Max Tilt
The Max Tilt option allows you to choose the maximum tilt angle the MiniDrone
can make while it is moving.
The higher this value is the larger the pitch of the MiniDrone. The lower this value is
the smaller the pitch of the MiniDrone.
This setting affects acceleration. With a large pitch the MiniDrone will gain speed
quicker and will be more sensitive to commands.
Left-handed mode
The Invert Controls option allows you to invert the controls on your smartphone.
Control Settings
The Expert , Normal and Controller options let you choose the control mode you
want. For more information on control modes, see the Flight control section in this
guide.
Automatic Recording
The Auto Rec option is available in Controller mode only. It is used to
automatically trigger video recording as soon as you press Take Off . For more
information on video recording, see the V ideo section.
Max Vertical Speed
The Max Vertical Speed option allows you to set the maximum upward and
downward speed of the MiniDrone when you press the or buttons.

14 Settings
Max Rotation Speed
The Max Rotation Speed option allows you to set the maximum rotation speed
for the MiniDrone when you press the or  buttons.
Short-Circuit
The Short-Circuit option allows you to cut the motors in the event of prolonged
impact to the propellers on your MiniDrone. This option is deactivated by default,
but is useful if you are a beginner pilot.
Charge Settings
The Charge Settings screen shows you the last type of charging used and the
battery level of your MiniDrone.
Network Name
The Network Name option allows you to edit the Bluetooth® name of how the
MiniDrone will be seen by your smartphone in the FreeFlight3 app. The name
change will take effect once the MiniDrone has been restarted.
The MiniDrone network name can only contain numbers, letters and underscores. It
must not be longer than 32 characters.
Versions
The General Information shows you:
· The version number of the FreeFlight3 app currently installed on your
smartphone.
· The version number of the firmware installed on your MiniDrone.
· The hardware version of your MiniDrone.

15 Academy Drone
Academy Drone
An internet connection is necessary to use the Drone Academy.
To launch the Drone Academy:
1. Launch the FreeFlight3 application.
2. Press Drone Academy.
A profile is necessary to access the Drone Academy.
To create a profile:
1. Press Sign up now.
2. Type a user name, a password and an e-mail address.
3. Press Register your profile .
> The Drone Academy main screen appears:
N°
Description
1
Accessing the FreeFlight3 application home screen
2
V isuali z ing the map of the flights
3
Accessing your list of drones
4
Accessing your list of flights

16 Academy Drone
5
Modifying and disconnecting your profile
6
Sending a Drone Academy invitation
To modify or delete your profile:
1. Press the Profile tab.
2. Press
3. Press Logout or Edit.
4. If you edit your profile slide the screens towards left to complete your profile.
To register a MiniDrone press My drones.
The first time you connect the MiniDrone to your smartphone a pop-up ask you to
register your MiniDrone in the Drone Academy.
To consult the shared flights:
1. Press Map.
2. Press to search flights amongst:
· your flights or other user's flights,
· the type of media.
Press to search flights by user or place.
To consult and share 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 wish 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 consult the flight information.

17 Updates
Updates
Press updates to check if any software updates are available for the MiniDrone.
There are two ways to update your MiniDrone:
· V ia USB by downloading the update file from our website. This method requires
a computer. Check that the MiniDrone battery is installed and fully charged
before carrying out updates via USB link.
· V ia the FreeFlight3 app by pressing updates .

18 General Information
General Information
Precautions for use and maintenance
The MiniDrone is not suitable for children under 14 years of age.
The MiniDrone is a model aircraft designed for recreational and leisure purposes.
The pilot must always maintain direct visual contact with the MiniDrone and control
its tra j ectory. The MiniDrone must be used in accordance with the civil aviation
rules in your country. You should only use it in suitable spaces so you are always
able to ensure the safety of nearby people, animals and property. There are some
public places (stations, airports, etc.) and roads where you may not be permitted to
use your MiniDrone.
To use your MiniDrone indoors, attach the hulls to protect the MiniDrone in case it
collides with another ob j ect.
The propellers of the MiniDrone can cause in j ury to people or property when in
flight. Do not touch the MiniDrone while it ’ s flying. Wait until the propellers have
completely stopped before handling the MiniDrone.
Only use accessories specified by the manufacturer.
If sand or dust gets into the MiniDrone, irreversible damage may be caused and it
will no longer function properly.
Do not use the MiniDrone in adverse weather conditions (rain, strong winds, snow)
or when visibility is poor (at night).
K eep the MiniDrone away from high voltage power lines, buildings, and any other
potentially dangerous areas.
Do not use this device close to any liquids. Do not place the MiniDrone on water or
damp surfaces, as it might cause irreversible damage.
Avoid sub j ecting the MiniDrone to any sudden significant changes in altitude.
Do not leave the MiniDrone in direct sunlight.
Accessories and spare parts
Accessories and spare parts are available from your Parrot retailer or from our
website store.parrot.com.

19 General Information
Battery
Failure to comply with instructions may cause permanent damage to the battery or
its surroundings, and may cause in j ury. Always use a LiPo battery charger. Never
charge via a discharge lead. Never trickle charge or charge below 2.5 V . Never allow
the battery temperature to exceed 6 0 ° C (140 ° F). Never disassemble or modify the
wiring in the battery pack, or puncture the battery cell. Never place the battery on
top of flammable materials or leave it unattended while charging. Always charge in
a fireproof location. Always make sure that the charger output voltage corresponds
to the battery voltage. Always keep out of reach of children. Incorrect use of the
battery can cause fires, explosions or other damage.
The battery terminals should not be allowed to short-circuit. The product
must only be connected to class II appliances that display the symbol
opposite.
Warranty
For the warranty conditions please refer to the retailer ’ s General Conditions of Sale
where you purchased your MiniDrone.
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. H owever, Parrot shall not be
held responsible for any consequences arising from any errors or omissions in the
guide, nor for any damage or accidental loss of data resulting directly or indirectly
from the use of the information herein. Parrot reserves the right to amend or
improve the product design or user guide without any restrictions and without any
obligation to notify users. As part of our ongoing concern to upgrade and improve
our products, the product that you have purchased may differ slightly from the
model described in this guide. If so, a later version of this guide might be available
in electronic format at Parrot ’ s website at www.parrot.com.

20 General Information
Recycling this product
The symbol on this product and on its literature shows that at the end of its
life, it is not to be disposed of with household waste. The uncontrolled
disposal of waste is harmful to the environment: please separate this from
other types of waste and dispose of responsibly. Private individuals are invited to
contact the retailer who sold them the product or to ask advice from their local
authority to find out how and where it can be recycled.
Declaration of Conformity
Parrot SA, 174 quai de Jemmapes, 75010 Paris, France, declares under their sole
responsibility that the product described in this user guide complies with EN
30148 9 -17, EN300328, EN71-1, EN71-2, EN 6 2115 technical standards following the
provision of the Radio Equipment, Telecommunication Equipment directive
(1 999 /5/EC R & TTE), and of the General Safety directive (2001/ 9 5/EC).
The Declaration of Conformity is available on our website:
www.parrot.com/fr/ce/ ? airborne-night-drone
Registered trademarks
Parrot, Parrot MiniDrones and the Parrot logo are trade-marks of PARROT SA.
App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.
Google Play is a trademark of Google Inc.
The Bluetooth
® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Parrot SA is under license.
All other trademarks mentioned in this guide are protected and are the property of
their respective owners.
Notice regarding the right to privacy
Recording and distributing images of an individual without their consent could
constitute a violation of their privacy, for which you may be held liable. Ask for
permission before filming individuals, particularly if you want to keep your
recordings and/or share them online. Do not distribute any degrading images or
those that could undermine an individual's reputation or dignity.