How to Take Photos with a Parrot Bebop 2 Drone

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

1. Introduction

In This Guide

You'll Learn:

  • How to take photos with your Parrot drone's camera.

You'll Need Either:

  • A mobile device with the FreeFlight Pro app already installed.
  • A Parrot SkyController 2 remote control already set up for your drone.

2. Safety First

As with all Drone flying, please keep the following in mind:

  • Make sure you are properly registered with the Federal Aviation Administration, or qualify to fly without registration.
  • Make sure you have permission to fly from the person or group that owns the land you'll be over.
  • Make sure you are in-touch with the control tower before flying near an airport.
  • Make sure there's no obstructions, such as power lines or trees, above your flight area that could cause problems.
  • Make sure there's no one below your flight area that could be hurt.
  • Make sure you are not near government infrastructure or other sensitive properties.
  • Make sure the weather is safe to fly in.
  • Make sure you keep your drone in your sight at all times, and get help from an observer if necessary.

For more detailed information, please visit:
http://knowbeforeyoufly.org/

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4. Take Photos

  1. Launch the FreeFlight Pro app on your mobile device.
FreeFlight Pro App.
  1. Tap the Fly & Film area.
Fly & Film are highlighted in FreeFlight Pro app.
  1. Tap the shutter button in the top right to take photos.
Shutter button highlighted in FreeFlight Pro app.

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

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7. Take Photos

  1. With your mobile device connected to the remote control, use the camera view on the mobile device as a view finder.
SkyController with smartphone mounted.
  1. Press the A button to take photos.
A button highlighted on SkyController 2.

8. How to Set Up the SkyController 2 Remote Control for My Parrot Bebop 2 Drone

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