How to Connect a Parrot Bebop 2 Drone to Smartphone

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

1. Introduction

In This Guide

You'll Learn How To:

  • Install the FreeFlight Pro app on an Android or iOS mobile device.
  • Connect your mobile device to the drone's Wi-Fi radio.
  • Connect the FreeFlight Pro app to your drone over this WiFi connection.

2. 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.

Example Android home screen.
Example iOS home screen.

3. Connect Android Device

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.

  1. Open Settings.
Android Settings
  1. Select Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi
  1. Select the Bebop2_xxxxx Wi-Fi network from the list.
Network name highlighted in Wi-Fi list on Android.

  1. By default, you don't need to enter a Wi-Fi password. You only need to enter one if you set it yourself.

4. Connect to Drone

  1. Launch the FreeFlight Pro app on your mobile device.
FreeFlight Pro App.
  1. The app will connect automatically to the Parrot drone and show the Wi-Fi symbol towards the top right.
Wi-Fi symbol highlighted in FreeFlight Pro app.

5. Connect iOS Device

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.

  1. Open Settings.
iOS Settings.
  1. Select Wi-Fi.
iOS Wi-Fi
  1. Select the Bebop2_xxxxx Wi-Fi network from the list.
Network name highlighted in Wi-Fi list on iOS.

  1. By default, you don't need to enter a Wi-Fi password. You only need to enter one if you set it yourself.

6. How to Install the App for Your Parrot Bebop 2 Drone

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