User guide
Table of Contents

Before yo.u.. .b..e..g..i.n..........................................................................................................................................4

Pac..k..a.g..e.. .c.o..n..t..e..n..t.s..................................................................................................................................4

Ins.t.a..l.l.i.n..g.. .t.h..e.. .p..r.o..p..e..l.l.e..r.s........................................................................................................................4

Ch.a.r..g.i.n..g.. .t.h..e.. .b..a..t.t.e..r.y..............................................................................................................................5

Ins.t.a..l.l.i.n..g.. .t.h..e.. .b..a.t..t.e..r.y.............................................................................................................................5

Sw.i.t.c..h..i.n..g.. o..n../..o..f.f. .t.h..e.. .B..e..b..o..p.. .2................................................................................................................6

Do.w...n..l.o..a.d..i.n..g.. .t.h..e.. .a..p..p..l.i.c.a..t.i.o..n.................................................................................................................6

Co.n..n..e..c.t.i.n..g.. .a.. s..m...a..r.t.p..h..o..n..e......................................................................................................................6

Preflight .c.h..e..c..k.............................................................................................................................................8

Updating. .t.h..e.. .B..e..b..o..p.. .2..................................................................................................................................9

Flying .....................................................................................................................................................10

Pil.o..t.i.n..g.. s..c.r..e..e..n......................................................................................................................................10

Cal.i.b..r..a.t..i.n..g. .t.h..e.. .B..e..b..o..p.. .2.........................................................................................................................12

Fla.t. .t.r..i.m.................................................................................................................................................12

GP.S.. s..i.g..n..a.l.............................................................................................................................................12

Tak..i.n..g.. o..f..f.............................................................................................................................................13

Mo..v.e..m...e..n..t..s..........................................................................................................................................13

Lan..d..i.n..g.................................................................................................................................................16

Pre..-.p..r.o..g..r.a..m...m...e..d.. .a..c.r.o..b..a..t.i.c..s..................................................................................................................16

Bat..t.e..r.y..................................................................................................................................................16

Re.t.u..r.n.. .h..o..m...e.........................................................................................................................................17

Ma.p.. .m...o..d..e.............................................................................................................................................18

Ph.o..t.o..s. .a..n..d.. .v.i.d..e..o..s.................................................................................................................................19

Re.t.r.i.e..v..i.n..g.. p..h..o..t..o..s. .a..n..d.. v..i.d..e..o..s................................................................................................................20

Settings .....................................................................................................................................................22

Pil.o..t.i.n..g.. s..e..t.t.i.n..g..s....................................................................................................................................22

Flig..h..t. .l.i.m...i.t.s.. .s.e..t.t..i.n..g.s..............................................................................................................................23

Flig..h..t. .s..e..t.t.i.n..g..s.......................................................................................................................................24

Re.c.o..r.d..i.n..g.. .s.e..t..t.i.n..g..s................................................................................................................................24

Im.a.g..e.. .s.e..t..t.i.n..g..s......................................................................................................................................26

Ne.t.w...o..r.k.. .s.e..t..t.i.n..g..s..................................................................................................................................27
Mo..t.o..r. .i.n..f.o..r.m...a..t.i.o..n.................................................................................................................................28

Inf.o..r.m...a..t.i.o..n...........................................................................................................................................29

Drone Ac.a..d..e..m...y...........................................................................................................................................30

Cre..a..t.i.n..g.. a.. .u..s.e..r.. a..c..c.o..u..n..t.........................................................................................................................30

Ma.i.n.. .s..c.r.e..e..n...........................................................................................................................................30

Re.g.i.s..t.e..r.i.n..g.. .a.. d..r..o..n..e...............................................................................................................................31

Ma.n..a..g..i.n..g.. y..o..u..r. .p..r.o..f..i.l.e...........................................................................................................................31

Co.n..s.u..l.t.i.n..g.. .s.h..a..r.e..d.. .f.l.i.g..h..t.s.......................................................................................................................31

Co.n..s.u..l.t.i.n..g.. .a..n..d.. s..h..a..r.i.n..g.. y..o..u..r. .f.l.i.g..h..t.s........................................................................................................31

Troublesh..o..o..t.i.n..g...........................................................................................................................................33

LED.. .b..e..h..a..v.i.o..u..r.......................................................................................................................................33

Spa..r.e.. .p..a..r.t.s............................................................................................................................................33

General i.n..f.o..r.m...a..t.i.o..n.....................................................................................................................................34

Saf.e..t..y. .p..r.e..c..a..u..t.i.o..n..s. .a..n..d.. .m...a.i.n..t..e..n..a.n..c..e.....................................................................................................34

Wa.r..n..i.n..g. .o..n.. .i.n..v..a.s..i.o..n.. .o..f. .p..r.i.v..a.c..y..

............................................................................................................35

Wa..r.r.a..n..t.y...............................................................................................................................................35

Wi.-.F..i....................................................................................................................................................35

Bat..t.e..r.y..................................................................................................................................................35

Mo..d..i.f.i.c.a..t.i.o..n..s........................................................................................................................................36

Dis.p..o..s..a..l. o..f.. t..h..i.s. .p..r.o..d..u..c..t. .a.t.. t..h..e.. e..n..d.. .o..f. .i.t.s.. .l.i.f.e..

........................................................................................36

De.c.l.a..r.a..t.i.o..n.. .o..f. .c..o..n..f.o..r.m...i.t.y......................................................................................................................36

Re.g.i.s..t.e..r.e..d.. .t.r..a.d..e..m...a..r.k..s..

........................................................................................................................37
4 Before you begin

 Before you begin

For easy reading, iPhone®, iPad® and other compatible telephones or tablets are referred

to as 'smartphones' in the manual.

Package contents

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 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:

· place the propellers with a hole in the middle on the motors with a protruding axle

(front right and rear left motors);

· 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 5

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 (A diagram).

To remove the battery, hold the latch up, and slide the battery backward (B diagram).
6 Before you begin

Switching on/off the Bebop 2

To switch your Bebop 2 on/off press the on/off button located on the back of the Bebop 2.

> The LED located on the on/off button flashes red. The 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

TM or Google PlayTM and download the FreeFlight 3 application for

free.

Connecting a smartphone

1. Switch the 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 AndroidTM 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 Bebop 2. This

connection is generally represented by the Wi-Fi logo appearing on the smartphone

screen.
Before you begin 7

5. Launch the FreeFlight 3 application.

> The connection between your smartphone and the Bebop 2 is established

automatically.

See the Network settings section for further information.
8 Preflight check

 Preflight check

Prior to piloting your Bebop 2 please read the following guidelines and recommendations:

Regulation

· Make sure that you have authorization to pilot the 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.

· Check local regulations regarding Wi-Fi and Wireless networks.

· Check local regulations regarding video recording, storage and use.

· Local regulation may require a license or specific documents in order to pilot the Bebop

2.

Flight conditions check 

· Do not pilot the Bebop 2 at night.

· Check weather conditions. Do not pilot the Bebop 2 whilst it is raining, snowing or in a

foggy environment.

· Do not pilot the Bebop 2 if the wind speed exceeds 40 km/h (25 mph).

· Do not pilot the Bebop 2 over water.

Bebop 2 pre-flight check

· Check each propeller and confirm it is correctly and securely installed.

· Make sure both your Bebop 2’s battery and your smartphone battery are fully charged.

· Calibrate the Bebop 2. For further information, please check the full User Guide of the

Bebop 2.

· Ensure you have a valid GPS signal before taking off. The GPS icon must be green.
Updating the Bebop 2 9

 Updating the Bebop 2

1. Launch the FreeFlight 3 application.

2. Press Check for updates to check if any updates are available for the Bebop 2.

There are 2 ways to update the Bebop 2:

· via the FreeFlight 3 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 Bebop 2 is in place and fully charged before updating

via USB.

For further information, refer to the Bebop 2 update procedures section.
10 Flying

 Flying

Note: Joypad piloting mode is activated by default. To change mode, refer to the Piloting

settings section.

1. Launch the FreeFlight 3 application.

2. Wait until the connection between your smartphone and the Bebop 2 is complete.

3. Press Start to pilot the Bebop 2.

> The piloting screen appears. It locks in landscape format.

Piloting screen

# Description # Description

1 Previous screen 9 Left joystick

2 Settings 10 Right joystick

3 Return home 11 Speed

4 Emergency landing 12 Altitude
Flying 11

5 Pre-programmed acrobatics 13 Distance from your smartphone

6 Video recording 14 Take off

7 Take a photo 15 GPS signal

8 Map mode 16 Battery level of the Bebop 2
12 Flying

Calibrating the Bebop 2

When you use the Bebop 2 for the first time, the calibration screen appears.

1. Follow the procedures on the screen.

2. Once you completed the three steps, press .

Note: You can also calibrate your Bebop 2 if it is unstable in flight. To do so, go to >Flight

settings.

Flat trim

The flat trim setting is a means to reset the sensors to a horizontal plane. This is used if

your drone is unstable in flight or following a crash. 

To flat trim:

1. Place the Bebop 2 on a flat, dry, unobstructed surface.

2. In the FreeFlight 3 application, go to > Flight settings.

3. Press Flat Trim.

GPS signal

Note: If you are in an area with no GPS reception, the Bebop 2 position will not be

detected.

The icon indicates that the Bebop 2 position is not detected.

The icon indicates that the Bebop 2 position is detected.

Make sure the Bebop 2 position is detected before taking off to register the starting point

correctly.

To display the last GPS position of the Bebop 2:

1. Launch FreeFlight 3.

2. On the main screen, go to > Settings.

3. Press See details.

> The latitude and longitude of the Bebop 2 position appears in the list.
Flying 13

Taking off

1. Place the Bebop 2 on a flat and dry surface and in a unobstructed and lit area.

2. Press Take Off.

> The Bebop 2 takes off and hovers at approximately 1 meter above the ground.

Note: Make sure the take-off location of the Bebop 2 is saved. To do so wait for the 

icon to turn green.

Movements

Movements depend on the flight and piloting settings. See the Settings section for further

information. By default, the Joypad option is activated and inverted option is deactivated.

Joypad mode

Left joypad Right joypad

rotate to the left fly forwards

rotate to the right fly backwards

fly upwards fly right

fly downwards fly left
14 Flying

Normal mode

Left joypad Right joypad

rotate to the left

Hold the central button and tilt your

smartphone to fly the Bebop 2.

rotate to the right

fly upwards

fly downwards

Hold the central button and tilt your smartphone forwards or backwards to pilot the Bebop 2 forwards or backwards.
Flying 15

 

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 Right joypad

rotate to the left Slide to orientate the camera regardless

rotate to the right of the position of the Bebop 2.

fly upwards

fly downwards

Hold the central button and tilt your

smartphone to fly the Bebop 2.
16 Flying

Landing

Ensure that the Bebop 2 is over a flat, dry and unobstructed surface, then press Landing to

make the Bebop 2 land.

Press Emergency in an emergency case only. The motors will cut out and the Bebop 2 will

immediately drop from the height at which it is flying. Using the landing button is sufficient

in most instances.

Pre-programmed acrobatics

The 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 button indicates the Bebop 2's battery level. The Bebop 2 has a battery life of

approximately 25 minutes.

When the battery level is low, an alert appears on your smartphone screen. The Bebop 2's

on/off button lights up twice and shuts off.

Note: The number of acrobatics can have an impact on the Bebop 2's battery life.
Flying 17

Return home

Note: If neither your smartphone nor the Bebop 2 receives a GPS signal, the Return home

feature cannot be activated.

The Return home feature enables you to make the Bebop 2 fly back to:

· the last take off location,

· your smartphone location if the Bebop 2 has received no GPS signal.

Note: To locate your position on the map, the FreeFlight 3 application must have access to

your smartphone location services. For iOS devices, activate the function in Settings >

FreeFlight 3 > Location service. For Android devices, activate the function in Settings >

Application manager > FreeFlight 3 > Permissions. For further information, see your

smartphone user guide.

Press for the Bebop 2 to return to its starting point.

> The button turns green and the Bebop 2 returns to its starting point. Once the

Bebop 2 reaches its starting point, it remains at 2 meters above the ground.

Warning: The Bebop 2 returns to its starting point in a straight line. The Bebop 2 cannot

automatically avoid obstacle in its trajectory.

You can take control over the Bebop 2 when it is returning to its starting point.

If the Bebop 2 altitude is below 20 meters, it will rise to an altitude of 20 meters before

returning to its starting point. This decreases the chance of colliding into obstacles.
18 Flying

If the connection between your smartphone and the Bebop 2 is lost, the Bebop 2 returns to

its starting point automatically after a certain period of time. To set this period of time.

Within the FreeFlight 3 application, go to Settings > Navigation and set the desired period

of time.

Map mode

You can display a map instead of the camera video feedback to see the position of your

Bebop 2.

Before activating the map mode:

· preload a map. If you fly the Bebop 2 in an area without internet connection, or if the

internet connection is lost while flying, the Bebop 2 will still be located on the map.

· wait until the icon turns green to indicate the Bebop 2 GPS position is detected.

Preloading a map

1. Go to the main screen of FreeFlight 3.

2. Go to > Settings.

3. Press Preload a map.

> The map appears. The blue dot indicates your position.

Note: To locate your position on the map, the FreeFlight 3 application must have access to

your smartphone location services. For iOS devices, activate the function in Settings >

FreeFlight 3 > Location service. For Android devices, activate the function in Settings >

Application manager > FreeFlight 3 > Permissions. For further information, see your

smartphone user guide.

4. Zoom in your flight area. If you already are in your flight area, press Center on your

location, then zoom.
Flying 19

5. Press Preload.

6. Wait until the preloading is completed.

Activating map mode

Press .

The icon indicates your smartphone's position.

The icon indicates the 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 Bebop 2. The camera located under the

Bebop 2 is for stabilization only. 

You can set the Bebop 2 in video or photo mode. The video mode is activated by default.

For further information, refer to the Recording settings section.
20 Flying

Orienting the

camera

Control the angle of the camera regardless of the Bebop 2 position.

· in Normal and Joypad modes: slide two fingers on the screen.

Note : The vertical orientation commands are reversed. If you slide your

finger upwards, the camera angle will move downwards. If you slide your

finger downwards, the camera angle will move upwards.

· in Ace mode : slide .

Taking a photo Press to take a photo.

The internal memory of the Bebop 2 is 8GB. The maximum 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 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 . To start a new video, press again.

The video recording stops after 25 minutes of recording.

Note: It is not possible to record a video when the Bebop 2 is set in

timelapse mode. To deactivate timelapse mode, refer to the Recording

settings section.

Retrieving photos and videos

You can retrieve photos and/or videos taken with the Bebop 2:

· on your smartphone, using the FreeFlight 3 application, 

· on your computer, using a USB/micro USB cable (supplied).

Retrieving photos and videos on your smartphone

To retrieve photos and videos from the FreeFlight 3 application:

1. On your smartphone, launch the FreeFlight 3 application.

2. Go to > Internal memory.

> The list of photos and videos stored in the Bebop 2 internal memory appears.

3. Select one or several photos and/or videos.

4. Press Transfer to retrieve the photos and/or videos on your smartphone.

5. Press Delete if you want to delete the photos and/or videos from the internal memory

of the Bebop 2.
Flying 21

Retrieving photos and videos on your computer

· Windows :

1. Connect the Bebop 2 to your computer with the USB/micro USB cable (supplied).

2. Switch the Bebop 2 on.

> Your computer detects the 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 Bebop 2 to your computer with the USB/micro USB cable (supplied).

4. Switch the Bebop 2 on.

> Your computer detects the Bebop 2 automatically and the Photos application opens.

You can copy the photos and/or videos on your computer.
22 Settings

 Settings

Within the FreeFlight 3 application, press to access the Bebop 2 settings menu.

Slide the screen right or left to access the different settings screens.

Press to reset the Bebop 2 to factory settings. This action deletes your settings and

preferences, photos and videos stored in the Bebop 2's internal memory.

Note: You can also reset the Bebop 2 without the Bebop 2 application. To do so, switch the

Bebop 2 on and press the on/off button for 10 seconds. 

Piloting settings

Max inclination Define a maximum angle pitch when you fly the Bebop 2

forwards and backwards. The lower the maximum inclination

value, the smaller the angle of pitch.The higher the maximum

inclination value, the greater the angle of pitch. 

Note: This setting affects the acceleration. With a greater

angle of pitch, the Bebop 2 accelerates faster.

Joypad inverted Reverse the controls on your smartphone.
Settings 23

Three piloting modes are available: Normal, Joypad (activated by default) and Ace. For

more information about these modes, see the Movement section. 

Flight limits settings

Max altitude Define a maximum altitude when you fly the Bebop 2 upwards.

When the Bebop 2 is about to reach this limitation, it

stabilizes at the altitude selected.

Distance max define a maximum distance when you fly the Bebop 2. When

the Bebop 2 is about to reach this limitation, an alert message

appears on your smartphone.

Note : Before using this feature, make sure the GPS icon is

green. 
24 Settings

Flight settings

Calibrate Calibrate the Bebop 2. Use this feature when the Bebop 2 is

unstable in flight.

Flat Trim The flat trim feature is used to reset the sensors to there

horizontal position. Launch the flat trim feature after a crash

or if the Bebop 2 appears to drift in flight. For more

information, see the Flat Trim section.

Max vertical speed Define a maximum speed when you fly the Bebop 2 upwards.

Max rotation speed Define a maximum speed when you make the Bebop 2 rotate.

When you fly the Bebop 2 horizontally, its speed depends on

the angle of inclination.

Recording settings

The Bebop 2 is equipped with a fisheye (wide-angle) camera.

Note: The camera lens is situated at the front of the Bebop 2.
Settings 25

Photo mode Activate the photo feature.

Video mode Activate the video feature. This mode is activated by default.

DNG Select this format to take high resolution photos.

JPEG Select this format to take medium resolution photos. 

JPEG 180° Select this format to keep the Fisheye effect on your photos. 

Note : This format does not save the picture's metadata.

Timelapse mode Activate Timelapse mode:

1. Press Timelapse mode.

2. Slide your finger on the circle to select the interval

between each photo. If you select 10'', the Bebop 2 will

take a picture every 10 seconds.

Note : When the Bebop 2 is set in timelapse mode, it is not

possible to record a video.

Note : When the DNG option is activated, the timelapse mode

enables the Bebop 2 to take a picture every 10 seconds

minimum. When the JPEG option is activated, the timelapse

mode enables the Bebop 2 to take a picture every 8 seconds

minimum.

Antiflickering mode Delete the flickering effect on the video. Select this to reduce

the flickering effect observed when videoing indoors under

florescent lighting. Select Auto to adapt the frequency to the

country selected on the Network settings screen.
26 Settings

Image settings

Set the image contrast.

Set the image exposure.

Select one of the following buttons to adapt the white balance according to your

environment:

 automatic

daylight

cloudy

white fluorescent light

tungusten bulb
Settings 27

Network settings

Product name Change the network name of your Bebop 2:

1. Change the Bebop 2 name in the Product name field.

2. Reboot the Bebop 2.

Note: The network name of the Bebop 2 can only contain

letters, numbers and underscores ("_"). It must not exceed 32

characters in length.

Select country Select your country.

Wi-Fi type Connect the Bebop 2 to the 2.4 or 5 GHz Wi-Fi bands.

· The 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi band enables you to fly the Bebop 2 from

a greater distance. It is generally more congested than the 5

GHz Wi-Fi band in urban areas.

· The 5 GHz Wi-Fi band enables you to obtain a better quality

connection between the Bebop 2 and your smartphone for

streaming footage. Check your smartphone user guide (or

the technical specifications) to see whether it supports

connection to the 5 GHz Wi-Fi band. If it does not, use the

2.4 GHz Wi-Fi band only.

To switch the Wi-Fi band (2.4 GHz or 5 Ghz) manually without

using the application, hold down the on/off button of the

Bebop 2 for 5 seconds .

Note : The diagram at the bottom of the screen shows the

state of the Wi-Fi channels. Red curves represent congested

channels. Green curves represent less congested channels. The

channel without curves are free.
28 Settings

Before flying the 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 3 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.

In automatic mode, FreeFlight 3 automatically selects a channel according to the country,

the mode (outdoor/indoor), and the Wi-Fi band selected and the congestion of the

channels. 

If you encounter a problem with the quality level of the Wi-Fi connection:

1. Select Manual mode.

2. Select a non-overloaded channel using the information displayed on the diagram. Give

preference to channel without curves or with green curves.

Motor information

Motor information · The motor state

· The software version

· The last flight duration

· The total flight time

· The last error date
Settings 29

Information

Information · FreeFlight 3 version

· Bebop 2 firmware version

· Bebop 2 hardware version

· GPS hardware version
30 Drone Academy

 Drone Academy

Note: An internet connection is necessary to use the Drone Academy.

To launch Drone Academy:

1. Launch the FreeFlight 3 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.

Main screen

# Description

1 Access the FreeFlight 3 application home screen
Drone Academy 31

2 Visualize the map of the flights

3 Access the list of your drones

4 Access the list of your flights

5 Modify and disconnect your profile

6 Send a Drone Academy invitation

Registering a drone

 To register a drone, press My Drones.

Note: The first time you connect the Bebop 2 to your smartphone, a pop-up asks you to

register your Bebop 2 in the Drone Academy.

Managing your profile

To modify or delete your profile:

1. Press the Profile tab.

2. Press .

3. Press Logout or Edit.

4. If you edit your profile, scroll to the left to access all pages and to complete your

profile.

Consulting 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 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:
32 Drone Academy

· press the stars to rate the flight.

· press the tabs at the bottom of the screen to view the flight information.
Troubleshooting 33

 Troubleshooting

LED behaviour

Behavior Signification

Steady red Normal state.

Slowly blinking

red

The Bebop 2 is booting up. 

Quickly blinking

red

A motor error is detected. To locate the

defective motor:

1. In FreeFlight 3, 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 Bebop 2 on our online store.

For further information about replacing spare parts, see the video tutorials on our support

page.
34 General information

 General information

The pilot must operate his/her 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 Bebop 2, check your local civil aviation regulation for your country and

read the guidelines on www.parrot.com.

Safety precautions and maintenance

The Bebop 2 is not suitable for children under 14 years of age.

The Bebop 2 is a model aircraft designed for recreational and leisure purposes. The pilot

must always maintain direct visual contact with the Bebop 2 and monitor its trajectory. The

Bebop 2 must be used in accordance with the civil aviation regulations in your country. You

should only use the Bebop 2 in open spaces so that you can ensure the safety of people,

animals and property at all times. There are some public places such as train stations,

airports, etc., and roads where you may not be permitted to use your Bebop 2.

During flight, the propellers of the Bebop 2 can cause injury to people and damage

property.

Do not touch the Bebop 2 while it is in flight! Wait until the propellers have completely

stopped before handling the Bebop 2.

Only use accessories specified by the manufacturer.

Irreversible damage may be caused if sand or dust get into the Bebop 2. Should this occur,

your drone may not function as intended.

Do not use the Bebop 2 in adverse weather conditions such as rain, strong winds, and

snow, or in poor visibility conditions, for example, at night.

Keep the Bebop 2 away from high voltage power lines, buildings or any other potentially

dangerous areas.

Do not use this device near liquids. Do not land the Bebop 2 on water or any wet surface

as this may cause irreversible damage.

Avoid subjecting theBebop 2 to any sudden significant changes in altitude. Do not leave

the Bebop 2 in sunlight.

Risk of ingestion of small parts. The packaging is not part of the product and should be
General information 35

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.

Warranty

For warranty conditions please refer to the retailer’s General Conditions of Sale where you

purchased your Bebop 2.

Wi-Fi

Before flying the Bebop 2, please ensure that you comply with the Wi-Fi frequencies

restrictions in the area you intend to fly. Certain frequencies may be restricted or

forbidden. For example, in certain countries using the 5 GHz Wi-Fi band may be prohibited

in outdoor mode.

Battery

Read the entire instruction sheet included with this battery. Failure to follow all

instructions could cause permanent damage to the battery and its surroundings, and cause

bodily harm. Never use anything except a LiPo approved charger. Always use a LiPo cell

balancing charger or a LiPo cell balancer. Never charge through the discharge lead. Never

trickle charge, or allow to discharge below 2.5V per cell. Never allow the battery

temperature to exceed 140°F (60°C). Never disassemble or modify pack wiring in any way

or puncture cells. Never place on combustible materials or leave unattended during charge.

Always charge in a fireproof location. Always set charger’s output volts to match battery

volts. Always keep out of reach of children. Improper battery use may result in a fire,

explosion or other hazard.

The battery terminals should not be allowed to short-circuit. The product should be

connected only to class II appliances which display the symbol. 
36 General information

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. However, 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.

Disposal of this product at the end of its life



At the end of this product’s life, please do not dispose of this product in your

general household waste. Instead, in order to prevent possible harm to the environment or

human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please dispose of this product separately

in accordance with your local laws and regulation. For more information on the separate

collection systems for waste electrical and electronic equipment that are available for

consumers, near your home, free of charge, please contact your local municipality

authority. You can also contact the retailer from which you purchased your Bebop 2 he

might have put in place recycling services or he may be part of a specific recycling scheme.

Declaration of conformity

This equipment may be operated in: DE, AT, BE, BG, CY, HR, DK, ES, EE, FI,

FR, GR, HU, IE, IT, LV, LT, LU, MT, NL, PL, PT, CZ, RO, GB, SK, SI, SE.

The restriction concerns only the first sub-band of the 5 GHz band (5150-5250 MHz) for an

outdoor use within the member states of the European Union.

Parrot Drones SAS, 174 quai de Jemmapes, 75010 Paris, France, declare under their sole

responsibility that the product described in this user guide complies with technical

standards EN 301489-1, EN 301489-3, EN 301489-17, EN 62311, EN300328, EN301893,
General information 37

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. brands registered in the USA and in other countries. App

Store is an Apple Inc. service mark.

Google Play and Android are Google Inc. brands.

Wi-Fi® is a Wi-Fi Alliance registered brand.

All other brands mentioned in this guide are protected and the property of their respective

owners.