A mobile device with the FreeFlight Pro app installed on it.
2. Turn On
Press and release the button on the rear end of the drone to turn it on.
The drone will make an initialization sound and the button will light up and blink a few times until it stabilizes.
3. OS Choice
To continue, we need to know what Operating System your smartphone or tablet has.
There are 2 main Operating Systems for smartphones currently available, Android and iOS.
Android SmartphoneiOS SmartphoneAndroid smartphones are produced by multiple companies, such as Samsung, LG, Motorola, HTC, and OnePlus.Apple is the only company that makes iOS smartphones.
4. Connect Mobile Device (Android)
Depending on your exact device (Smartphone or Tablet), and which generation you have, the menu theme and options might look slightly different on your screen. However, the steps should be similar across all Android devices and generations.
Open Settings.
Select Wi-Fi.
Select the Bebop2_xxxxx Wi-Fi network from the list.
By default, you don't need to enter a Wi-Fi password. You only need to enter one if you set it yourself.
5. Connect to Drone
Launch the FreeFlight Pro app on your mobile device.
The app will connect automatically to the Parrot drone and show the Wi-Fi symbol towards the top right.
6. Calibrate Compass
Before piloting your drone outside for the first time or if it started flying erratically or not flying normally after a while, you may need to calibrate its compass.
To Calibrate Your Drone's Compass
Launch the FreeFlight Pro app on your mobile device.
Tap the name of your drone towards the top left.
Select Calibration.
Tap Calibrate when you're ready to start.
Rotate the drone as indicated in the app along the three axis'. The app will wait for you to complete each rotation correctly.
Your drone is now calibrated and safe to be flown.
7. Connect Mobile Device (iOS)
Depending on your exact device (Smartphone or Tablet), and which generation you have, the menu theme and options might look slightly different on your screen. However, the steps should be similar across all Apple iOS devices and generations.
Open Settings.
Select Wi-Fi.
Select the Bebop2_xxxxx Wi-Fi network from the list.
By default, you don't need to enter a Wi-Fi password. You only need to enter one if you set it yourself.
8. How to Install the App for Your Parrot Bebop 2 Drone