2xDrone Bebop 2 FPV, Li-Ion Battery 11.1V 2700mAh for Parrot Bebop 2

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The battery is one of the main updates from the Bebop. While the original model had a 1200 mAh battery that provided a flight time of about 9 minutes, the Bebop 2 has a bigger 2700 mAh battery that lasts a claimed 25 minutes of flight. We found that this claim was pretty much spot-on: we were able to get about 23 minutes of flight time out of the included battery, which is a huge improvement over the 10 minutes we got from the original Bebop. This means longer shots, and more time to think about and frame the shot you want without worrying about the battery. It’s a big difference, too, so it’s worth trying out in a large open space, only after you’re a little more comfortable handling the drone. The Bebop 2 Power is seriously nippy when it wants to be and it makes the FPV mode even more exhilarating. If your Bebop battery is not charging, read on for a step-by-step process on how to identify the problem and fix your Bebop 2 battery. Why Your Parrot Bebop 2 Battery isn’t Charging

This is usually an easy issue to identify. Do a bit of investigation to find out if your charger is broken. The steps in finding out if this is the problem are similar to all drone chargers. Here’s what you need to do: The Bebop 2 boasts a 14MP fisheye lens that also captures video in full 1080p high definition. Image quality is excellent and the stabilisation of the drone helps keep video smooth even at moderate speeds. Some reports that we have read have suggested that the fisheye lens is susceptible to lens flare but we didn’t notice that in any of our tests. For optimal charging, just connecting the battery to the charger is not enough – there are a few other things to keep in mind. First, use only the Bebop 2’s official charger. It has a feature that ensures the battery is healthy. Also, do not keep a charged battery near flammable material or unattended. Charging a new battery The Skycontroller does allow you to use other interesting features, though. Plug a video headset into the HDMI port and you get to see what the quadcopter sees. A USB port also allows you to control the drone from a computer through the ARDRoneSDK that the company offers to programmers. While the Bebop 2 Power might be lightweight, it’s one of the more stable drones I’ve flown. Even on a slightly blustery winter’s day, where it had been snowing and sleeting earlier, it held its own up in the air and was able to hover in place while countering the wind. Supposedly, it’s able to withstand gusts of up to 60km/h.

The Full Parrot Bebop 2 Review

Do not continue using the battery if it’s visibly damaged in any way. This could include swelling or leaking. The FAA flight rules also say that you should store your batteries safely to prevent them from being damaged. The best way is to store the batteries in a fireproof drone travel case or a camera bag; you can also keep them in the battery sleeve.

It's a bit cheeky advertising an hour of flight time when you have to land the drone and replace the battery after 30 minutes, but we can just about forgive Parrot for that. The flimsy nature of the drone causes us some worries as well – don't expect this to survive too many bumps – and we'd love to have seen better quality video capture at 4K resolution. Verdict An evolution rather than a revolution, the Bebop 2 Power remains a solid choice for drone newcomers and veterans alike, just like its forerunner. I didn’t actually crash the Bebop 2 Power during testing, so can’t accurately attest to its resilience. There aren’t any prop guards, so those do feel slightly vulnerable, but you do at least get a spare set included. You can also slide your phone into the FPV goggles. In terms of visuals, your experience is likely to be dependent on the phone you use. I was using a Samsung Galaxy Note 8, which has a high-resolution screen – but the video feed from the app is actually only 720p. It’s definitely a more immersive experience, but you do feel a little isolated from the outside world. Parrot Bebop 2 Power – Features and specificationsSaying that the Bebop 2 Power offers an hour of flight might be a little disingenuous considering you’ll need to swap out batteries to achieve this time. Nevertheless, up to 30 minutes of flight on a single battery is still an impressive feat. That’s more than double offered by the DJI Spark. It’s a pretty accurate measurement, too, considering that’s 30 minutes measured in ideal flying conditions in video mode. While the DJI Spark has a microSD slot for storage, the Bebop 2 Power instead opts for 8GB of integrated flash storage, of which about 7GB is actually usable. I’d have preferred a microSD slot, not only for the greater storage capacity but also because it makes getting content off the drone much easier. However you are controlling the Bebop 2, it connects using a 2.4GHz or 5GHz Wi-Fi signal, which is automatically selected to minimize interference. If you are using a tablet and FreeFlight 3, the connection is between the quadcopter and your phone/tablet. If you are using the Skycontroller, there is one Wi-Fi connection between the Bebop and the Skycontroller, and another between Skycontroller and your device. Either way, this means that you have to fiddle with the Wi-Fi settings on your phone/tablet to use, which some users may find confusing. We had no problems maintaining a connection using an iPad alone up to about 100 feet away, although the preview video did get rather glitchy at this distance, making it harder to control The Skycontroller definitely gets the stronger signal, thanks to the huge antenna on the front. The largely plastic frame comes in two parts which is quite handy for transportation but also means that it is easy to take the drone apart should you need to make repairs at any time. The battery is also detachable and has seen a massive upgrade from the original – in fact, Parrot claim you can now enjoy a full 25 minutes of flying time with the Bebop 2 – this is pretty impressive for a drone of this size and weight.