How To Fix Connection Issues Parrot Bebop 2 Drone

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

1. Introduction

In This Guide

You'll Learn:

• How to fix connection issues with your Parrot drone.

You'll Need:

• A mobile device with the FreeFlight Pro app installed on it.

2. Additional Information

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3. Secure Drone Wi-Fi

By default, your Parrot drone doesn't have a Wi-Fi password. It's best you set one up to avoid other people connecting to it.

1. Launch the FreeFlight Pro app on your mobile device.
   

1. Tap the Fly & Film area.
   

1. Then go to Settings in the top left.
   

1. Scroll down on the left side and select Network.
   

1. Tap WPA2 in the top right.
   

1. Then enter a new Wi-Fi password for your Parrot drone.
   

1. The drone will restart automatically once the Wi-Fi password is entered.

4. Optimize Wi-Fi

To improve your piloting range and avoid poor connectivity with your drone, you can optimize your drone's Wi-Fi settings.

1. Launch the FreeFlight Pro app on your mobile device.
   

1. Tap the Fly & Film area.
   

1. Then go to Settings in the top left.
   

1. Scroll down on the left side and select Network.
   

1. Select the Wi-Fi band you prefer:
2. 2.4 GHz gives you much longer range but slower video streaming speed
3. 5 GHz gives you shorter range but much faster video streaming speed

1. Select a Wi-Fi channel that shows less or no wireless signal interference.
   

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2. Avoid flying the drone around large objects or structures made of metal, concrete or brick as they may cause interference when positioned between your drone and your mobile device or remote control.

5. 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.

6. Disable Bluetooth

Depending on what 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.
   

1. Select Bluetooth.
   

1. Make sure Bluetooth is set to Off at the top.
   

7. Disable Wi-Fi

Depending on what 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.
   

1. Select Wi-Fi.
   

1. Make sure Wi-Fi is set to Off at the top.
   

8. Disable Bluetooth

Depending on what device (iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch) and which generation you have, the menu theme and options might look slightly different on your screen. However, the steps should be the same across all iOS devices and generations.

1. Open Settings.
   

1. Select Bluetooth.
   

1. Make sure Bluetooth is set to Off.
   

9. Disable Wi-Fi

Depending on what device (iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch) and which generation you have, the menu theme and options might look slightly different on your screen. However, the steps should be the same across all iOS devices and generations.

1. Open Settings.
   

1. Select Wi-Fi.
   

1. Make sure Wi-Fi is set to Off.
   

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

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