How To Fix Unstable Flight on a Parrot Bebop 2 Drone
Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team
1. Introduction
In This Guide
You'll Learn How To:
Fix any issues you might be having with unstable flight on your Parrot drone.
You'll Need:
A mobile device with the FreeFlight Pro app installed on it.
2. Inspect Drone
Inspect the propellers to see if they're bent or damaged.
Listen to the motors without the propellers on for any irregular noises.
Inspect the chassis for cracks or other damage.
If none of the parts you inspected show any signs of damage, it may be possible damage to have been caused inside the drone.
If you find any part to be damaged in any way, you can repair or replace the damaged part yourself, or you can to contact the manufacturer for help.
To avoid damaging your drone:
Practice flying to get used to the controls.
Survey the area and plan your flight ahead.
Keep your drone in sight and don't get distracted.
Keep away from tree branches, power lines, birds, anything or anyone that could collide with your drone.
Don't fly your drone in high winds or other dangerous weather conditions.
If you are comfortable with performing repairs to your Parrot Bebop 2 drone on your own, you can always check out the repair tutorial videos on the manufacturer's website:
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.
4. Reset Sensors
If your drone is unstable in flight, you may need to reset its sensors back in line with the horizontal plane.
To Reset the Drone's Sensors
Launch the FreeFlight Pro app on your mobile device.
Tap the name of your drone towards the top left.
Select Flat Trim.
Place the drone on a flat horizontal surface and tap Calibrate.
The image will move slightly and the sensors will be reset.
5. Adjust Piloting Settings
Launch the FreeFlight Pro app on your mobile device.
Tap the Fly & Film area.
Then go to Settings in the top left.
On the left side select Piloting.
Ensure the following settings are set based on your piloting preference. Lower values for smoother piloting and higher values for sportier piloting:
Max tilt (inclination)
Max tilt (inclination) speed
Max vertical speed
Max rotation speed
6. How to Install the App for Your Parrot Bebop 2 Drone