Parrot BeBop Drone 3.0 Update

Get your Parrot BeBop drone from amazon through the link below:
Here is an update on my experience with the Parrot Bebop Drone. In this video I also discuss using the Nvidia Shield Portable as a controller for the BeBop. Enjoy!
-TDD

[Ima_Tron]

Incidentally I have the Bebop 2 and a Shield Portable. For some reason my newer Razer 2 bugs out on the UI trying to get the update process done, and your video reminded me I have another compatible device to try updating with. Booted the Shield, updated the flight app, got the update installed, and now its too dark to try flying and see if it worked XP. None the less, your video has been helpful.

[nhlhhcbroadcasting]

One thing to note, if you're looking at getting the range, you can buy a 20-40$ wifi travel repeater(with a phone power bank) and it will boost the range to a similar level as the sky controller.

[brdavis]

Just because I've seen some comments asking: the original Bebop was also called the Parrot AR Drone 3.0, and - simply - the [Parrot] Bebop. Calling it the "Bebop 1" is fairly recent.

Just btw, I picked a factory refurb' (1 year warranty) up in Jan (2017) for $140 USD (pretty much a no brainer purchase).

[SmoktMedia]

I completely agree with your use of the shield as that is what I fly with now. Much better than a tablet. The app does need some work and I am waiting for the update that is supposed to be out this month. But  I have had some great flights with mine so far. I agree the sky controller is big and I find the shield to be the perfect for mobility.  Also for battery life check out my video of the 2500mAh battery from the old ar drone as I am getting 15 min flights out of mine.

[patriotsquill]

Just orders a shield off eBay. Once it gets in and I verify that it's in good working order I'm going to buy a bebop.

This all the bad press that drones have been getting lately, I'm thinking it may be best to buy a drone that doesn't look like the stereotypical DJI, white hard plastic, with the legs, the gimbal etc. The bebop is very light, from what I understand... only about a pound. In any case, I'm looking forward to it. Some of the videos I have seen shot from these things are just magnificent. Can't wait to give aerial photography a try.

[radiantjet]

The shield extended the range of the AR drone to 300 meters. Also, the is another youtuber that showes you do get the same 300 meters with the bebop. I bought my shield with my Christmas gift card from Amazon. I bought it used, but the person I bought it from pretty much did not use it! It was $130 and I had a $50 gift card. So you can get it for a good price on amazon. I don't have the bebop yet. If it works anything like the AR 2.0, that will be FANTASTIC!! I really like the control you have! But check out the range you get with the shield over a standard tablet. Oh, last thing. There is only 1 website that I found the does NOT charge tax on the bebop. It's actually linked on the parrot website. Look for expansys.com. It will save you $32 bucks!!

[stevevt]

For this price range, by far the best drone for my collection. When I destroy the one
I have, I WILL purchase another! My Note 4 controls this drone very well. The ONLY problem I've had is flying at 2 meters over under ground electric. Took awhile to figure out why it would not respond and it's underground utilities that really mess with it.

[repairman]

What's the difference with the regular parrot bebop that you can buy on amazon versus the bebop he's using in this video ? I am confused. Is the 3.0 referring to an update ? I thought there were only 2 bebop drones, the Bebop and the Bebop 2. ?

[purrungas]

Is it plug n play? Or does it need programming the Nvidia that is, excellent audio, well spoken,

[joelhunter]

So is this some sort of "review", or just an Ad for the Nvidia Shield? Being you talk about the "Shield Portable" for 3/4s of the video.

[xxCaphxx]

You don't need a Shield. An Xbox controller will plug straight in any Android phone. I use the Mad Catz CTRLR which uses BT4 for crazy low latency and it works great with my Parrot drone plus has a bracket for holding the phone.

[jagoki]

Im not trying to fly such ranged with my skycontroller too, but I extend the 150 max range and its so much cooler to fly with the skycontroller

[wastedWizard]

Wow that controller is awesome where you get that?

[attackchawa]

Nice vid thanks for sharing. Wondering about the Shield Portable controller. I am not sure I understand, I thought the Shield was wifi, soif I don't have wifi, like outside at the beach, can it still control the Parrot?

[paulponce]

Parrot bebops are good for beginners. Always remember to calibrate every time you change battery... better off to fly in a large indoor area first, until you get the hang of it. It's best to fly outdoor when its calm sunny day and don't fly it too high up! Bebops are lite, it can easily get carried away by strong wind...RTH(Return To Home) is not accurate, 10 to 15 meters way out!!!..

[juangil]

Hi, Could you tell me what took to program the NVIDIA SHIELD? Just download an APP or you had to remap all buttons, etc, as is described in another video in youtube?
I would appreciate that info. Thank you

[TonyOlsenFerris]

Now that there's a "Parrot Bebop Drone 2.0", you might want to rename this video from
"Parrot BeBop Drone 3.0 Update"
to
"Parront BeBop Drone 1.0 Update"

...the title implies that there's an even newer version of BeBop released - which is not true.

[DENSUTUBE]

What range do you get with the Nvidia in your review? Compared to a small tablet or cell phone.

[andyanderson]

The sky controller is only about 50 to 60 dls more than the shield controller and for that amount well worth it.

[msparksmith]

Didn't you have to manually map the touch controls on free flight 3? I have a bebop and a shield and both ar drones and the app didnt seem to be mapped to the physical controls like the previous free flight app had been. Is there a way avoid manually assigning the joysticks to the screen etc? Would really appreciate it thanks