Parrot BeBop Drone - Hands-on Review

Parrot was one of the first companies to make a splash in the consumer UAV space when it released it’s AR 2.0 drone back in 2010. Now, just a few years later, it’s back with Bebop -- a smaller, smarter, and more camera-focused drone.

Priced at just $500, the Bebop promises many of the same features as drones that cost twice as much money. But can it really compare to more expensive UAVs? We took it for a spin to find out.

You’d never know it just from looking at it, but Bebop is a pretty feature-packed little drone.

Under the hood it boasts four brushless outrunner motors, 1200mAH lithium polymer battery, an HD camera, 3-axis gimbal stabilization, GNSS location tracking (GPS and GLONASS), and a boatload of other sensors. Flight time is pegged at around 11 minutes, and it ships with two batteries, giving you about 22 minutes of airtime total.

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[alexhawaii]

Thank you. I just bought this drone because of your review

[Drayonis]

Sky controller isn't sold separately from the parrot drone. If you want to a sky controller buy the bundle.

[pootis]

just got one waiting for it to come :p

[petenicezz]

i collaborate my bebop but it doesn't fly forward.

[tigranplayz]

My drone does not connect! Mobile controller iPad Air 2 please help

[sheelotastic]

What's the song name? I've heard BFvsGF use it.

[goodtogrow]

I got 1 for sale that I never used if anyone is looking.

[mmorrell]

Not a bad review in spite of that god awful music. Found one local on Craigslist for $200.