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

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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 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. 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 specifications With the Bebop 2 Power you have to either use the app, which means slightly slow transfers over Wi-Fi direct, or connecting the drone to a computer over micro-USB. Each of our products undergoes rigorous testing and quality control. We offer the highest level of safety and the highest quality products.

After using a battery, you will need to recharge it; if it’s still warm, it’s a sign that you should leave it for some time before charging it. As part of our ISO 9001 quality procedure, quality control tests are frequently carried out on all our products.The drone has a standard quadcopter design and is surprisingly light at just 550g. That’s owing to some of the build materials, which consist of lightweight plastic and a polystyrene-like material towards the front. Compared to a drone such as the DJI Spark, the Bebop 2 Power doesn’t feel as robust, with the model showing some flex in parts on the exertion of some force. Let’s discuss how to identify which problem you are facing and how to fix it. 1. A Broken or Faulty Charger

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. Similarly, taking a leaf out of the DJI Spark’s piloting book, there are Magic Dronies. These use the visual recognition and GPS positioning of your smartphone to shoot dramatic ‘dronie’ videos, with pre-programmed camera movements such as ‘Orbit’, ‘Tornado’, ‘Parabola’ and ‘Boomerang’. There’s also a touch and fly mode for easy piloting. The "Power" element of this drone's name relates to the advertised one hour of flight time – and on paper at least, this makes Parrot's effort a market leader in stamina. However, such boasting is misleading. The Bebop 2 Power does give around 60 minutes of flight time per trip, but that's across not one but two batteries, each rated for around half an hour of flight – dependant on drone activity, wind strength and other factors.After flying, do not charge it immediately. You should first let it cool down for some time before charging. Parrot were one of the early adopters when it came to drone technology so it is good to see that they are trying to remain competitive against the drone powerhouse that is DJI. One thing that has always let the Parrot drones down (for some users anyway) is that they had to be controlled via a smartphone – now whilst that did keep costs down it was also a little irritating for those of us who like to have a firm grip of what we are controlling.

Sizewise, the Bebop 2 Power remains small, but not as diminutive as the DJI Spark – and certainly not as small as the folding DJI Mavic Pro. While Parrot has been generous to include the FPV goggles and remote controller accessories, a storage case would have been super-handy since there’s no means to easily transport the Bebop 2 Power safely. It isn’t something you can just throw into a bag haphazardly.MORE: For more information about how to travel with your drone (and batteries), read our Ultimate Guide to Traveling with a Drone. How to Charge Parrot Bebop 2 Battery Properly As for the camera, it has a 14-megapixel sensor that can capture JPG or DNG RAW still images. This is alongside 30fps Full HD video. There’s only 3-axis digital stabilisation, though, rather than the preferable 2-axis stabilisation of the DJI Spark (a third is digitally stabilised). Parrot Bebop 2 Power – Performance and image quality 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. The app lets you view the length of flights, alongside a visual map in the flight history, and I was certainly seeing very close to 30 minutes from each battery. Charging a battery takes about 80 minutes. In my experience, the Skycontroller 2 battery will last over 4 hours; a combined 2 hours of flight time had taken it down to just over 50% battery. Note that the Skycontroller 2 charges your phone’s battery (albeit very slowly) when it’s plugged in, too. Why buy the Parrot Bebop 2 Power?