Parrot Bebop 2 Skycontroller 2 Review - PROS and CONS after 37 Flights - Episode 3

[@chipyoungblood1437]

Great review, I have about 40 flights on my Bebop 2 and you are spot on with the pros as well as the cons. I too wish the Bebop had more internal memory. For the money, the Bebop 2 has been my favorite drone to have with me for quick flights and photos of areas of interest. The Flight Plan option has been worth the extra 20 bucks. I have really had a lot of fun programming and watching the Bebop 2 go through its flight plan. The videos have been great using this function. Thanks for the great KZbin videos, keep up the great work.

[@GadgetInspector]

Hey Chip, thanks for the feedback. Glad to hear you're enjoying yours...I certainly love to fly mine. Every quad had good and bad and knowing what they are is half the battle. The BB2 is such an underrated bird.

[@stevenmauer5054]

I wanted you to know that these videos made me a believer of this drone. The range, it's reliable and it is fun to fly. My Granddaughters have flown it and, well, it is just the best. I believe it is best with the original sky controller. I like the newer version, but the original is the best for range. I have over a dozen drones now and have flown many hours. I am so glad I found your videos. Between you and Mr. Dunnill I have enjoyed my new hobby. Be safe my friend..

[@GadgetInspector]

Hello there, glad you're enjoying the hobby, even with the grandkids. I have always wanted to try the BB2 with the original controller, I was wondering if range was any better. Kinda looks like you're doing something serious when flying with that thing. Thanks for the kind words and thanks for watching.

[@user-Chikotillo]

I also like the original one, but I heard many people saying that the range is exactly the same...

[@biketrippinwithbryan]

Even the Bebop 1 is great in the wind, yes it moves around but the GPS lock brings it right back.

[@ricardomendez161]

I have never had any problems with the updates👍👍👐

[@edwatters6377]

I am a new kid to drones... your video is very good for someone who is just starting out.

[@jetmartin9501]

ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC REVIEW VIDEO!!!! Love, love, love the format. You hit all the key pluses and minus with this video...One of the best review videos I've seen and I've seen a LOT. It's a blue print of what a Drone review videos should be..I really like that you hit on all the key concerns/weaknesses of the product but you also said what you really love about the drone. Honestly I hadn't considered the Parrot Bebop 2 but now I will give it serious consideration. This video literally saved me HOURS of research! I've subscribed to your channel and I'll be coming back often to see what other Drones you've reviewed. Keep up the good work brother!!!

[@GadgetInspector]

Hey thanks for the feedback. I’m planning on doing the same kind of review series for the new Parrot Anafi. I’ll follow this same pattern. Thanks again.

[@ihansdaddy]

Very informative. I bought one yesterday after watching your video. Getting ready to take off tomorrow. Thank you very much for your in-depth review on PB2.

[@GadgetInspector]

Excellent! Have fun!

[@darren_baldwin]

I got one too! how do u like it? and have u done a range test?

[@rockinrowdy13]

My son got me into this hobby (obsession for me now) I currently have FIVE BeBops. Two Power Editions and three standards. I love 'em all! For what I do,being retired and all...these things are a blast. reliable...rugged..portable and won't break the bank. Nice review TYVM!

[@GadgetInspector]

Wow, that’s a lot of Bebops! They really are great drones. Once I got the Anafi my BB2 doesn’t get flown as much so I put it up for sale. I’m hoping Parrot does a third version. I’d buy it.

[@GadgetInspector]

After 37 flights I felt like it was time to share my thoughts about this little Bebop 2. If you're interested and have any questions, feel free to ask and I'll respond.

[@DreamBigPlayBigger]

I am looking for a drone that I will be able to save or stream videos to my iPhone immediately, and then use my iMovie app to then edit those videos... I don't want a drone that I will have to take my videos and import them into my PC in order to edit them... Will this drone do that?

[@GadgetInspector]

Absolutely. Once you're done flying/filming, the app will actually prompt you to download the video/photo files to your phone. You can always initiate that yourself of course. All of the files will transfer right to your phone and you can edit them just like any other video. Depending on how large the video files are it could take a while to transfer, but it definitely works just fine.

[@DreamBigPlayBigger]

Great! Thanks for the info!

[@tomevansc]

Gadget Inspector I love my,bebop 2,also great video

[@GadgetInspector]

Ditto. It is a nice little bird.

[@medianoche207]

Your review lead me to get one, I’ve had it a bit more than a week and a half and already have a little more than 20 flights. I am not disappointed. My videos have been good my photos have turned out real great. I’d like to see more of your bebop 2 videos. Keep up the great work.

[@GadgetInspector]

Wow, you have been getting some real flying in! Glad you're liking it. I'll have a new BB2 video soon. I'm looking to cover the new features that were added in the most recent firmware updates.

[@INTELMAXELL]

Very nice video on the Bebop 2 bro. I can't believe they charge extra for more features.

[@GadgetInspector]

Yeah, that's kind of a jip. The flight plan/waypoint automation is freaking awesome though so I'm glad I went ahead and got it. I could probably live without the follow me.

[@63bigmac63]

My question, is it about $20 per feature.and what's out there for us ,one person said don't get the power it's just an upgrade, beside the battery life ,and congrats on your pack pack

[@GadgetInspector]

Yeah it's $20 per, but it may have gone down now.

[@jakubhryniewicz5321]

Your videos about the BeBop 2 have helped me make up my mind about which quad to get. I am now a very happy new owner of the BeBop 2 Power! Thanks, keep up the good work.

[@GadgetInspector]

Glad to hear that! Congrats on the new bird. The BB2 is highly underrated.

[@mytimetoshine94aussie21]

"Follow a brother" that sold this awesome video :)

[@GadgetInspector]

I think it's awesome that you caught that. Not a lot of people have mentioned it in the comments. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@mytimetoshine94aussie21]

It was gold mate. I had a good laugh. :) cheers for the great videos mate. Keep em coming.

[@AdrianMateoDrones]

Good afternoon my drone brother. How are you Sir. I’ve never flown a Bebop yet, but they aren’t that good looking, however they look and performs very well. I am seriously thinking on buying one of these. Keep up the good work and thank you for the video and review. Please keep those good videos coming. Thanks for all you do and please keep flying. 👏💯👍🙏🚁✌️👨‍✈️

[@GadgetInspector]

Hello there. It definitely is a unique looking drone, but that's one of the things that gives it charm. A drone called Bebop is also pretty unique too huh? If you're thinking about getting one you might want to move fast because Parrot won't be making any more of these.

[@sirius9436]

It can go 40 mph if u guys were wondering

[@joemoyer7337]

Just got my Bebop 2 yesterday. One successful test flight so far. Love your videos. They have been very helpful.

[@GadgetInspector]

Congrats on the new bird. Hope you enjoy it as much as I have. Glad the videos help.

[@langgatv3138]

@@GadgetInspector is the follow me features need to be purchased also..

[@richardspikman7116]

2020 still using my Beebob 2! Awesome

[@davelightfoot2913]

Just got one. Haven’t got to fly it yet because of rain. Had a Parrot AR 2 but was disappointed in WiFi range and video quality. Thanks for your videos. It helped me make up my mind to get a Bebop 2 FPV pack. Take care Dave

[@GadgetInspector]

Well I can vouch that you’ll get a whole lot more range than the ar.2, especially if you’re out flying in the country somewhere. Glad the videos helped.

[@maccman1900]

Great review, I just bought this quad,loving it, I have a phantom 3 standard which is awesome but the bebop 2 is as good as my phantom apart from the video quality,I'd certainly recommend the bebop, fantastic drone, thanks for your review, best review on the bebop I've seen yet ;-)

[@GadgetInspector]

It's such an underrated quad I think; definitely my favorite of all the ones I've flown thus far. Thanks for watching and for the great feedback.

[@aprice4905]

well the reason is so underrated as more then awful photo/video quality , had one , could not live with such terrible video quality so taking on holiday to film is out of question but flying and just flying for fun is ok . Most people buy drones not o fly about but to film and take photos .

[@GadgetInspector]

A Price Thanks for watching!

[@maccman1900]

The bebop 2's video footage is excellent, never had a problem with my footage.

[@DavidMashil]

Best review and first were a review is not rushed. Most important, I like how you kept your shots smooth, most drone reviewers would either be fast clips, turns etc. I plan to get my drone as well so this was really helpful.

[@GadgetInspector]

Thanks for the feedback David. That's exactly how I try to do my reviews (especially for the advanced drones) because the only way to really get to know a quad is to use it for a while. Stay on the lookout for a video on flight plans which is another amazing feature this bird has. Thanks again.

[@Debt11]

Sounds good conning from a Christian to another Christian your word is good for me, I'll learn the contixo being that I just got it two weeks ago by April or May I'll get the bb2. Thanks again and have a blessed holiday

[@GadgetInspector]

Thank you and the same to you.

[@caluquette1197]

You really did an excellent job reviewing this drone bro. I watched it like 2 or 3 times to make sure I took in all the info that you presented. I still kept coming to the same conclusion after each time after watching your review... I gotta have this joint man lol. I'm currently looking for different drones within the same price range that, offer the same , if not more features. So far I haven't found a product that delivers these pros vs the small # of cons even according to your scale. I totally appreciate the honesty that you put into your review... I'll let you know how my experience goes after my purchase... Thankx again for the excellent review .

[@GadgetInspector]

Hey thanks for the nice comment. The one thing I don't think I indicated in this video is that range is better in less densely populated areas. It can be limited when flying in areas with a lot of wifi interference. Otherwise this is a great drone especially for the price these days. They're probably a little harder to find now though.

[@caluquette1197]

@@GadgetInspector I'm a filmmaker and can already imagine like 50 million ways that I can utilize different shot angles that I wouldn't be able to obtain without, being Tarantino, Cameron, Woo, or Spielberg lol. What was the other drone you mentioned that you had previously? Do you also have a fb page /or Instagram? I'd like to show so support to your channel ...

[@GadgetInspector]

Oh how cool. It's on my bucket list to make some kind of short film or documentary. Nothing serious, just for fun. What kind of films do you make? I'm on FB (facebook.com/QuadsandGadgets/), Instagram (instagram.com/therealgadgetinspector/) and Twitter (twitter.com/1nspectorgadg3t).

[@caluquette1197]

@@GadgetInspector its kinda hard to explain the type of films I make. Reason #1 is: I'm still gathering knowledge on how I want to film my ideas, angles of capture, actual camera and lens knowledge etc. I do however have completed film scripts. My mom raised me to be a child ,follower, & doer of the Yashua the KING. I have to be careful and represent that in my body of work. To simply answer your question though... I need my body of work to tug on all emotions... Happy, angry, united, Victoria etc. I'm actually a film critic as well... Check out my channel :film fan rant.. [e-mail] & [e-mail]

[@Northstar-Media]

I have Hubsan 501-S & Zino I wanted something what could handle windy conditions better with good battery life was looking at Fimi X8 but have recently seen Bebop 2 power better price & good reviews .

[@GadgetInspector]

*The Bebop 2 FPV Bundle (refurbished) is going for $224 now:* amzn.to/2lroczD. You won't find a better drone for the price.

[@r4ym1n13]

Gadget Inspector just bought it yesterday. I love it.

[@reflectiveimagez]

What's your thoughts on this vs dji spark? I have a mavic pro for myself but trying to get something for my son. But heard alot of fly away issues. Thanks

[@r4ym1n13]

Mike Wrobe i just bought the parrot 2 weeks ago and i say it is excellent. Very easy to use. $100 cheaper than the spark, way longer flight time with a superb 25 minutes, and it comes with the FPV googles. Very intuitive app easy to use. For your concern, do not fly the parrot with your phone only on wifi, the app will crash. It happened to me yesterday but the return to hone instantly kicked in and came back instantly. There is a setting in the app, i put it to the lowest which is 3 seconds to return to home after lost of signal. So make sure to connect the cable supplied to your phone to the controller, no issues for me flying it very high and far

[@GadgetInspector]

Awesome. You got it for a great price too.

[@GadgetInspector]

I have not tested the Spark, but if the price drops any I might grab one. With that said, from everything I've seen it's a great little drone. I think the Spark beats the BB2 in the video and photo quality, but the BB2 wins in range and flight time. If you get the Spark make sure to get extra batteries which is an additional cost. BB2 batteries are like $50-60 last time I checked and I think 2 is plenty. That's 40-50 minutes of flight time.

[@Eevnos]

'Follow a Brother'.. best mode name ever.. haha Great review man. I did have a problem updating with my Android phone, saw it available and could not update it. I switched over to my iPhone and it updated immediately.

[@GadgetInspector]

Lol...you caught that. Yeah, I hear guys having trouble with their Android phones from time to time. Not sure what's up with that. Thanks for the feedback.

[@biketrippinwithbryan]

What was that little critter walking by at 11:14

[@GadgetInspector]

It was an ant.

[@andrewap77]

Gadget Inspector That is a big 🐜

[@GadgetInspector]

You guys are killing me about that ant...lol 😉. Well, at least it shows that you watched a lot of the video. I appreciate that!

[@gemster18]

Gadget Inspector you have to pay royalty to that ant now

[@biketrippinwithbryan]

LoL

[@scottscotty7382]

Most comprehensive review I've seen for this, real world real person perspective. Thanks for being unbiased and real about it.

[@GadgetInspector]

Still a really great drone in my opinion.

[@scottscotty7382]

I just bought one today after your review. I was in the market for a sportier quad with decent range and camera abilities without throwing $1k in the damn garbage. Thanks again

[@GadgetInspector]

Well for the price you got a darn good drone in my opinion. I was out flying mine last weekend after not flying it in a while and I had forgotten how fast and sporty it is. I think even more so than the new Anafi. Let me know how you end up getting on with it.

[@scottscotty7382]

For sure, is there a way I could contact you personally to talk about drone tech? I had some questions about some other quads you may have tested

[@GadgetInspector]

You can hit me up on any of these platforms if you want to chat real-time. Twitter: twitter.com/1nspectorgadg3t Instagram: instagram.com/therealgadgetinspector/ FaceBook: facebook.com/QuadsandGadgets/#

[@MaulikBhavsar83]

Hey, is this still worth it in July 2019?

[@GadgetInspector]

Funny you should ask. I did a whole video on that subject: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXfaaoB_lp6Ia9U

[@combatcarl66]

Woot is selling it for $143 refurbish now.

[@sirlagsalot2940]

Yes

[@godzitan4018]

Great interesting review where your passion shows in a laid back kind of way. Very refreshing. Thanks for that! I'm now sold on that Bebop 2!

[@GadgetInspector]

Thanks for the feedback. I think you'll really like this bird.

[@tonymcclendon-hobbytime7727]

Just ordered the refurbished bundle for $189. Watching your video to get familiar with the drone before taking delivery. Great video! 😎👍🏽👍🏽

[@GadgetInspector]

Congrats on snagging it for such a great price. I have about 11 videos on it so check em out.

[@tonymcclendon-hobbytime7727]

Gadget Inspector for sure! Thanks for your work.😎👍🏽

[@davemoeder3859]

Hey Gadget Inspector - thx for the review - Scored one of these for 75% off at a Barnes & Noble sale! I'm new to drone world BUT an enthusiast photographer and a sports coach so looking forward to using this for game/practice drill videos. Great review and good info. FWIW - "Follow A Brother" note was extremely funny (I'm a kid from Da Bronx) Anyway - you've got a great delivery and a good demeanor - Thx for taking the time to help us neophytes out!!

[@GadgetInspector]

WOW, sounds like you got a great deal! I would probably buy another one for that price. I think you're only the second person to notice the "Follow a Brother" caption. I appreciate the feedback very much. The BB2 should serve your purposes well.

[@NorthernChev]

Professional-level production videos, so it would seem. You've earned a sub.

[@GadgetInspector]

Hey NorthernChev, thanks for the feedback and the sub. I really appreciate that. I love making videos just as much as flying drones.

[@chaggytau4095]

Thanks for the great review, I've been waiting for a really good review of this drone, and I'm glad to have came across your review, looking foward to getting one.

[@GadgetInspector]

Thanks for the kind words, I’m glad it helped.

[@PAinVA]

My kids just got me this drone for Christmas. Thanks I learned some new things. Your video is excellent. Good content and good production quality; you've very good at this.

[@GadgetInspector]

Hey congrats on the new drone, your kids got you a good one. I appreciate the feedback very much as well. Have fun and fly safe.

[@markbarton1154]

Love your personality man! This video was great! I got informed and had a few laughs along the way! Keep it up.

[@GadgetInspector]

Thanks for the feedback! I appreciate it. I definitely try to have a good time doing this.

[@carlferr]

Thanks for the review! You also inspired me to buy my bebop 2 and I did it today for $299. I can't believe I paid only this amount for this drone. I waited a lot for this day! hahaha Thanks for the tips!

[@GadgetInspector]

Yeah that is an amazing price for this drone. Well worth it. Glad the video helped. Enjoy that new bird.

[@vainglorygameplay3284]

This was a very informative video; it was the definitive opinion I needed to determine whether or not I should buy a Bebop 2. Thank you very much for making this video!!

[@GadgetInspector]

Thanks for the feedback. I'm glad the video helped.

[@matheworman6308]

Best review I have ever seen and you have a very pleasant voice, thank you...

[@GadgetInspector]

One of the best comments I've ever received. Thanks Mathew!

[@acvisanu]

Subscribed. I enjoyed your tello video and this is just another great review. Great content, I’m hooked! You are gonna cost me a week or two going through all your videos. Great job.

[@GadgetInspector]

LOL....well I'm glad you're enjoying the vids; I definitely enjoy making them. Thanks for the sub, I really appreciate that.

[@Spikey01337]

Great review man, really love your style. Bought this drone really cheap in a store closing down sale and never flown before so wanted a heads up about it. You covered everything and more. Thanks man and subbed!

[@GadgetInspector]

Glad it helped. Thanks and I appreciate the sub!

[@shanemcc8216]

Best drone review I’ve ever seen. No one else can keep me entertained for for 25 minutes

[@GadgetInspector]

Wow, thanks for the kind words, I appreciate that. The BB2 is a highly underrated drone. Thanks for watching.

[@demigodhero7018]

Awesome video , with regards bebop 2 onboard memory I downloaded the memory expansion patch plugged in a tiny flash drive and now can record direct onto the drive upto a max of 32gb.

[@TEXASGIANT1959]

I think that the launch and landing are abrupt so that you don't get flipped over by ground effect while it is pushing off. Excellent review keep up the good work. I recently crashed mine into the river. I thought it was done and wanted to try to get the last video of of it so I did not try to fire it up wet. I gave it a day on the dashboard of my truck in the good Texas sun, charged the bat and the damn thing lives!

[@GadgetInspector]

Wow, sounds like it's a durable little bugger too. I hope I never take it for a dip, but if I do I know to try to retrieve it.

[@TEXASGIANT1959]

It may die later from post traumatic complications and corrosion. I don't have the guts to break it down and douse it with de-ionized or distilled water as many say should be done to remove contaminants that may cause rust.

[@jasonsdrone-ography4756]

Great video and review. I have owned the Bebop 2 since February and i love it. Its exactly what i wanted and it does everything i expect. Its fun to fly, and like you stated, its very reliable. The camera is good and is made for bright sunny days. I have not had any problems with updates, firmware etc. I have had 2 crashes which were totally my fault and thanks to the drone's construction, came out just fine. Recently i updated to the new Freeflight Pro and i finally purchased the follow me GPS add on. This is not working to good for me at the moment. I will need to experiment more. I also own a DJI Phantom 4 Pro but my Bebop is quick and fun to fly.

[@GadgetInspector]

Thanks for the comment. I'm actually looking to grab a P4Pro, but I will most definitely still fly my BB2. Highly underrated bird.

[@xdecho_8606]

Great review. I just purchased one. After this video I'm looking forward to it arriving even more. Nice work.

[@GadgetInspector]

Awesome! I think you're going to really like it.

[@tomrinn9006]

Bought the fpv pack with drone because of you.You have been such a help.

[@GadgetInspector]

Awesome. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have.

[@tomrinn9006]

@@GadgetInspector Hopefully.Got one of the Amazon warehouse.

[@sly1on1]

The best review I've seen on this product; thank you for the great work.

[@GadgetInspector]

Thanks, I appreciate the feedback.

[@hwleitner2009]

Spot on review. Robust and reliable and extremely easy setup. A Spark set up is challenging by comparison. Overdue for a refreshed model though.

[@GadgetInspector]

HERBERT leitner Thanks Herbert. I agree with you that it's about time for Parrot to release the BB3 or something new. The Disco was/is a great machine so I'm curious what they'll come up with next.

[@hjohnstone6921]

Thank you for making this review, very helpful!... One of the best reviews I’ve seen on you tube👌🏻👍🏻

[@GadgetInspector]

Thanks for the feedback, I appreciate it.

[@michaelluque5142]

Thanks so much for this great video. Looking forward to moving up with my drones experience. This looks like the one will be trying next. Keep the videos coming.

[@marctrainor5595]

Excellent video and review, right off the bat. This looks like you get a lotta bang for your buck, but I'm concerned about a few things. Landing seems a little rough, but probably not a deal breaker. I noticed when you were tilting up on one of the parts of your flying videos, it seemed like it was kind of doing a little Pogo stick thing. Just enough to bother me, but that's the only time I noticed it. All the other parts seemed really smooth. This still looks like a whole lotta bang for the buck, no matter what, and you did a great review on it. Marc

[@GadgetInspector]

Hey Marc, glad the video helped. I've done about 8 videos on the Bebop 2, so check those out for more details. At what it's selling for these days it is a lot of value for the money I think.

[@eaglescout1974]

One of the best and most useful reviews for this drone I have seen. Debating between this and a dji spark, but I think I really like the Beebop

[@GadgetInspector]

Great to hear that and glad it's useful. From what I've seen from the Spark you can't go wrong with that one, and you know I'm a big fan of the BB2. So either way you'll be getting a solid bird. BB2 has much more flight time and 3-axis image stabilization, but the Spark has better image quality (only a 2-axis gimbal though) and the DJI ecosystem. Curious to hear which way you decide.

[@sirius9436]

eaglescout1974 get the bebop 2 power I love it

[@sirius9436]

Gadget Inspector you should talk to parrot to make some firmware and app fixes

[@GadgetInspector]

I wish I had that kind of pull, I would certainly talk to them about a few things. I'm really hoping their next release will have some if not all of the features BB owners have been longing for. A 4K camera for starters.

[@eaglescout1974]

I’ll look into the spark more. Which is more stable in the wind?

[@bdhuk6254]

Great job man, made my mind up based on your review! Went for the Beebop 2 Power!

[@GadgetInspector]

That's great. I think you're going to really enjoy that quad. We're having snowstorm after snowstorm here right now, so I won't be able to fly for a little while. Hopefully you'll be able to get in the air.

[@solen1849]

GREAT video, subscribed. Been looking everywhere for a review on this and couldn't find any good ones, just people reading stats of it. Thank you thank you! Follow a brother had me laughing haha

[@GadgetInspector]

Thanks for the sub! I'm glad the review helped. Before I bought my BB2 I found it hard to find a thorough review as well, so that's why I took my time to do this one. Not sure how many folks noticed the follow a brother caption so good catch 😉.

[@marktortella8073]

GI, my compliments to you for this great informational review. Keep it up.

[@GadgetInspector]

Thanks for the feedback Mark and thanks for watching.

[@rg7968]

Thank you so much for sharing this info. My son and I have this drone and now we know how to use it, thanks to you :) Have an awesome day!

[@GadgetInspector]

Glad it was helpful! I have like 12 or 13 videos on the Bebop 2 covering pretty much every feature. So I got you covered. I owned mine about 3-years and finally sold it in December. Still one of my favorite drones of all time.

[@slugosrc1256]

Great Video! I bought one of those landing pads last year. I used to use a piece of wood. Wow what a difference!

[@GadgetInspector]

Oh yeah, I use it all the time now. It removes limitations on where you can launch from and land.

[@carlmaynewheeler]

Hey man, great video...well explained..this works with iOS yeah ? I am new to this, but you’ve got me hooked. Stay safe man..

[@GadgetInspector]

Yep, I’ve always used an iPhone and it works perfectly fine. Glad you’re enjoying the vids. I think I have like 11 or 12 in the Bebop 2.

[@carlmaynewheeler]

Gadget Inspector thanks man. Keep up the great work.

[@johnhodgson4731]

Started off of the phantom 2 and. 3:I found them too expensive and not very reliable constantly updating so I thought to myself I would get a Bbop 2 I have had no problems at all of it and I’ve had a few over six months absolutely beautiful little machine, I also have a parrot disco it’s a little bit more challenging to fly book great fun

[@GadgetInspector]

Highly underrated drone is what I've always said. Glad you're enjoying yours. I still want to get my hands on a Disco if I can.

[@BIGDRONEFLYER77RC]

So far great video Im still watching. Thanks for sharing

[@GadgetInspector]

Thanks Big drone.

[@BIGDRONEFLYER77RC]

Gadget Inspector very welcome

[@rl2769]

My family surprised me out the blue with one of these for Xmas , I have no drone experience, and to be honest I have no clue why they thought to get this for me. It seems complicated, but your video has helped me a lot and I feel a little more comfortable trying to fly this thing now. I just gotta wait for a warmer day.

[@GadgetInspector]

Wow, you have an awesome family. Congrats, they got you a good one. If you have any questions let me know, it can be overwhelming especially if you're new to drones. My overall advice is to take everything slow. You can familiarize yourself a lot right there in the house before you put it in the air. If you power on the drone in the house do it without the props on though, but you can get the controller, app, and any firmware updates knocked out right in the crib. You can get everything setup in the app and all that right in the house. Again, congrats.

[@rl2769]

Gadget Inspector I can’t seem to get the sky controller 2 to connect to my phone or I pad. When I use a usb cable it still tells me the remote control isn’t detected , and nothing pops up for Bluetooth or WiFi. I did manage to get it flying with my I pad yesterday. But when I tried to day to get it working , I’d try to connect to the bebop WiFi and it kept saying that the network didn’t have internet and the camera wouldn’t work.

[@rl2769]

Gadget Inspector I actually just found a video to help me. So I’ve got it working properly now. The only thing I can’t figure out is if you can watch or preview the videos taken with the drone before you transfer them to your device. I’m guessing you have to transfer the video in order to watch it.

[@GadgetInspector]

Nameless Bum If you connect the drone to your pc via usb you can just play the videos off of the drones hard-drive. Otherwise you have to transfer the video to your phone or pc first to view.

[@bobstephenson2291]

Setting it up in the house without the props on maybe some of the most sound advice I've heard. I'm new to the larger drones and wife bought me the BB2 Power for Christmas. This video was very helpful.

[@pauldavis5967]

Really nice review. Real world information and interesting. Good delivery too

[@GadgetInspector]

Thanks for the feedback and thanks for watching!

[@BillMRC]

Great vid and big kudos to your constant reviews of this :-)

[@tomtardif4387]

Hit the land button when its 3 feet off the ground and it will make a softer landing. The propellers don't shut off immediately they give it to soft landing you can even do it for much higher

[@markkangas7774]

This was a great review! I've got one on order for my grandson for Christmas. I have the DJI Phantom 4, and want to take him out to fly together. With this review I'm much more confident of my purchase. Thank you very much Gadget Inspector!

[@GadgetInspector]

Thanks for the feedback Mark, I appreciate it. Your grandson is getting an awesome bird. I got a great deal on the P4 and bought it for myself this Christmas, so I'm excited about that. Glad the review helped. Merry Christmas and have fun.

[@markkangas7774]

You're going to love the Phantom 4. Great videos! I hope you aren't using a tablet for viewing. I and many others had issues with firmware upgrades. I wound up buy a new iPad. All the problems went away since that purchase. It was a real nightmare before. System crashes, and mostly no video or the tablet would pixelate terribly. If you search my name on KZbin you'll see a couple of my videos. There's one I recommend from Holy Hill in Wisconsin. That one was my only one with professional quality. I'm just a hobbyist.

[@sirius9436]

Your grandson is gonna have a lot of fun

[@GadgetInspector]

Yeah, I tried my iPad initially and just ended up using my iPhone. I'll check you vid out when I get a chance. I did get my 107 license, but I consider myself mainly just a hobbyist as well. Nothing wrong with that. Looking forward to checking out your vids.

[@markkangas7774]

I hope so. Wisconsin weather isn't very forgiving, and we'll probably be going out in the cold with it. I imagine the only thing that will be affected is battery life.

[@rofernk4837]

The Only review that convinced me. Just amazing. Thank you

[@GadgetInspector]

Excellent. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

[@scottsimmer]

Thanks brother - great info, great vibe, nice sunday after-flight watching

[@GadgetInspector]

Scott Simmer Hey I appreciate that. Thanks for watching.

[@NorthernChev]

Absolutely right. I too was really surprised how quiet the Bebop is. About the RTH 60' comment, mine doesn't do that below 60'. It just returns home maintaining whatever altitude it had been hovering and flies back. Don't know anything about going up to 60'. And oddly, my RTH is never any closer than 15'. Mine is only one week old as of this posting though.

[@GadgetInspector]

Hmm...that's strange. I'll have to check that RTH again, but the return accuracy is also surprising. It should be landing a lot closer than 15-feet away from the home spot.

[@deepbluesea1887]

Hey, just got my B2 today! I dont know if you’ll like this or not, but I’ve been looking at the new MAVIC PRO and I was at Best Buy today returning something for my son and of course I had to go look at it again. Funny it was $1,300.00 at Cost Co and it was $1,500.00 at Best Buy. Anyway my son said look here’s one for 299.00, I expected to see a P O C , but it was the B2 with the FPV! I couldn’t believe that it was so cheap. So I grabbed one of the Tech’s and he said that all was included, but the price was 399.00., which is expensive for me, but he said if you get it today I’ll give it to you for 299.00, long story short. I got it! I’m literally waiting for it to chargynow, and watching review videos like yours, and I must say you made me very happy, thank you. It’s getting dark here now, I’m on the west coast so it Looks like tomorrow will be my first flight. Wish me luck!

[@GadgetInspector]

I do like that; I'm a drone enthusiast, so I like all kinds. I will actually be getting a Mavic Pro once the price drops. You got yourself a good drone there with the BB2. I have been trying to put the word out about the price drop on it. It has been hovering between that $299 and $399 price for the past couple of months since the new Anafi was released. I'm a big fan of it, so I think it's more than worth. I paid $600 for mine over a year ago. Well, I hope you enjoy it as much as I have. Thanks for sharing.

[@Thundercube_Music]

How's the current app work? I see it hasn't been updated since February and has quite a few complaints in the play store.

[@GadgetInspector]

I haven't ever had a problem with the app. Nothing at all, not even a crash, but I'm using iPhone. I've only heard of guys having problems running Android. Also, the app was just updated this month, but I haven't tried it out yet.

[@1bertsilva]

Thanks for the great review. Thinking about getting a drone that is easy to use, reliable and of course affordable. Your review certainly helped me make my decision.

[@GadgetInspector]

Excellent, glad to hear it helped. I really like mine.

[@derikdang8829]

Thanks for "useful" review. It's very well covered from all aspects. Keep it up.

[@GadgetInspector]

Hey I appreciate the feedback. I'm glad so many people are finding it helpful. That's what I'm going for on the channel here.

[@paullill5604]

Video after video skip skip skip until yours, great work best I've found keep it up

[@GadgetInspector]

Thanks Paul, I appreciate that. I have a lot of fun doing videos, but it is a lot of work so I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@ralyn43]

Very nice review. Am looking at this bird being my next drone. Seems like many of us are caught in that gray area between "best for photography" and "best for fun" at a reasonable price. I would probably choose the phantom 3 standard for really stable photography; and the Bebop 2 for all around fun and not quite as good photography. One thing I'm wondering about though is does the Bebop have headless mode? Seems that without headless mode you're constantly trying to figure out the orientation of the Drone.

[@GadgetInspector]

Thanks Alyn. I do not believe the BB2 has headless mode. With that said, I recommend getting a little cheap toy drone to learn orientation. It will increase your confidence and reduce any anxiety you might have while flying an expensive drone. Also, if something goes wrong you'll be able to adjust on the fly (no pun intended). A great way to learn orientation is by flying the quad in a figure eight over and over. The most effective way is to fly in the shape of a large square. Forward, turn the quad left, turn the quad left, turn the quad left and do that over and over. Then do the reverse. You will start to get a sense of where the front of the bird is and momentum, etc. I may do a video on this if I find some time because I think its a necessary skill to have when flying. The weather has been so horrible that I haven't been able to fly my BB2 much, but once spring hits it'll be getting lots of air time.

[@ralyn43]

Gadget Inspector I agree with your observations. I have been practicing on a little mini drone that I can fly in the house and Outdoors under no wind conditions. I have on order the Altair aa108 that sells for around $100. It will move me up to the next level and then I will go on to purchase the Bebop 2. As to Flying patterns and practice, you might suggest to your followers the fine video tutorials that are provided by Dirk at www.fromwhereidrone.com Specifically part 5 at fromwhereidrone.com/new-drone-everything-you-should-know/

[@GadgetInspector]

Great info, thanks for sharing. Looks like a good site to refer folks to.

[@gasquetmike8320]

Great video! I have about 6 flights under my belt with mine. Enjoy it more and more. Had a dji phantom2 vision plus. Lost it, found it, sold it... i like the bebop better! Keep up the good work! Hey where is the location of the town along the river (near the hill top tower) in your video? very beautiful place.

[@GadgetInspector]

Oh you're going to love this thing. It is so underrated IMHO. If you opted to get the Flight Plan addition to the app that opens up some cool automation you can do. I'm testing that all out now. That location was at a beach in Saugatuck, Michigan.

[@gasquetmike8320]

Thanks! Happy flying!..Ive got some videos on youtube, gasquetmike, you can see what my neck of the woods looks like, northern Ca. near Oregon.

[@GadgetInspector]

Oh cool, I'll check you out.

[@GR-zd6xl]

Hi,GI. Great review. Can the camera be pitched UP and DOWN? Thank you.

[@GadgetInspector]

Yep.

[@chuckbrown2159]

Nice video i have a least 37 flights on mine as well what a great bird love it.....Happy Flying....

[@GadgetInspector]

Chuck Brown Thanks Chuck. Highly underrated I think. I won’t be flying much this winter, but on the dry days I will be getting in the air.

[@goodvives1038]

Bro this is an insane toy man. Love the Bebop 2. I will be uploading some new vids man. Thanks

[@paulmathias1908]

Great video and talk through. Thank you for a really informative review.

[@GadgetInspector]

Thanks for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@robertschoen1838]

Definitely a thorough review. I concur with you. Great drone for the price.

[@GadgetInspector]

Thanks and thank you for watching.

[@robertschoen1838]

@@GadgetInspector No problem. Thanks for a thorough review.

[@seferon100]

Nice video. I have a question , which controller you will recommended for this drone ? Thank you.

[@GadgetInspector]

I have only used the SkyController 2 and it has worked great. The SkyController 1 is huge, but I have heard good things about it. I say go with the SC2 so you don't have a huge controller to lug around.

[@seferon100]

@@GadgetInspector Thank you very much for your time.

[@rayv882]

Where do you live it is beautiful out there the trees and water wow! And great vidio thank you so much I'm wanting to buy a drone and this video helps a lot along with your other videos. I don't want to spend a whole lot of money on this hobby yet so what do you recommend the Bebop or the DJI spark?

[@GadgetInspector]

This is Grand Rapids, Michigan. I don't think you would go wrong with either drone, but it really depends on which features are most important to you. I did a comparison video on those two drones so check it out, it might help with your decision: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5LSm4F9oaubhZo.

[@rayv882]

@@GadgetInspector Okay great I will watch the video thanks for your help!

[@my.username]

The video looked very stable, especially considering that it uses electronic image stabilisation. The DJI drones often have problems with unlevel horizons and other visible gimbal problems, not to mention the Lightbridge live video issues.

[@GadgetInspector]

Oh yeah, the BB2 produces extremely smooth and stable footage. I hope they release a new one with an upgraded camera; I'd be the first in line.

[@SteveRobersonTv]

Hello again Inspector, I'm standing at the door of purchasing the refurbished model. Can I really trust that version or just go new? By the way your videos are great. I need that final kick,folks are trying to tell me to with the spark. I would like to hear it from you why Bebop.

[@GadgetInspector]

Hey Smooth Wind. I understand your dilemma, I am saving up for another drone and that's something I'm considering. Here's how I would reason through it: is the amount I will be saving worth a little less peace of mind? Will I be buying the drone from a retailer I can trust to take returns if something isn't right with it? So, I would say if you do go with a refurb, you should test everything thoroughly before taking it up high and/or out far. I would also buy from somewhere like Amazon which has a great return policy. $400 (plus the $40 for the automation features) for this drone is hard to resist IMHO. As far as whether to get the Spark or not, it really depends on what's most important to you. If the DJI ecosystem, track record, and video quality are most important then you should probably go that way. If flight range, flight time, 3-axis vs. 2-axis camera, product maturity, customer service, lower price tag, etc. is attractive then go Parrot. In the end, I don't think you could go wrong with either. I am into aerial photos and video and the BB2 camera is not as good as I would like, but that is the only thing I could complain about and as you can see from the video you can get some really great shots from it. Again, I am saving for a drone with a professional level camera, but you better believe I will still be flying my BB2. Sorry for the length...I hope this helps.

[@scottstenning1241]

Brilliant review thanks very much, being in the UK any idea how the parrot handles reasonably high winds? thanks again for an excellent review.

[@GadgetInspector]

Hey Scott from all the way across the pond, thanks for stopping by. Not sure if it comes across well in the video, but at the 6:26 mark I try to show how the trees are blowing around like crazy yet you can see how smooth and stable the footage remains. The BB2 does bobble around a little when it is really windy, but it fights wind amazingly well and remains pretty stable. I'm fairly impressed by how it performs.

[@scottstenning1241]

Outstanding, My fault for not paying enough attention, many thanks again for the review and have a good day.

[@jimdep6542]

2024 .. Just got my Bebop 2 in the air a few times after not using for a few years. It's flying just fine on the original battery and I haven't used it since 2019.

[@GadgetInspector]

That's awesome to hear. I ended up selling mine to get the Anafi and regretted not keeping it. But.....a subscriber actually sent me one so it's sitting here waiting to get in the air. Still nothing like it on the market. Enjoy!

[@jimdep6542]

@@GadgetInspector That's great ! I don't blame you for getting the Anafi. That's the one I wanted back in 2018 or whenever it was they came out. I think I had bought my Bebop 2 just prior to Anifi's release, not sure. I wanted that 4K camera but didn't want to spend the extra $$$ at the time. I just ordered a spare battery for the Bebop 2, being that I have no idea how much longer the original will last. I haven't done anything special for storing the original batter and I'm thrilled it's holding up as I remembered from 2019/ It seems to me that somebody would have come up with a 4K camera replacement option for the Bebop 2 by now. I'd buy it if it wasn't too expensive.

[@jasondonavich2758]

Sorry for all the questions but do you think parrot will ever add a return to home high setting and RTH battery voltage automatically? I'm pretty sure they could do it with a firmware update... the drone is so fun to fly and adding these to functions would make this a very, very good drone for the price.

[@GadgetInspector]

If they haven't after all of these years, I doubt they will now. I believe the Anafi has those failsafes though.

[@jasondonavich2758]

Gadget Inspector shame. I would love my parrot more if these safety measures were included. I'm definitely hearing towards selling this and getting a phantom. Mainly for peace of mind. Don't get me wrong the bebop 2 is a very good toe wetter and starter drone for this kind of stuff. Loving your videos on the bebop 2 by the way. very honest and informative. Honestly it's your videos that made me decide to try the bebope for my first real shop build GPS drone.

[@GorillamansGarage]

Very interesting. I have been on the fence about the Anafi, Mavic Air, Spark , EVO etc... but saw "BestBuy' (Canada) sale $379 for the FPV kit... so I jumped in. As 4k is not the norm yet... 1080p is fine . I was wondering if you did a comparison between the B2 and the Spark?

[@GadgetInspector]

Hey Gorilla Man. I am planning on doing a comparison of the BB2 and Spark, just have to find the time. That was a good buy IMO.

[@nturavrgchick6055]

I read that you're supposed to check for firmware updates before each outing or it could void the warranty if something were to happen. Just an fyi.

[@tinotrivino]

Thank You so much brother, i needed this information. Hugs from Spain

[@GadgetInspector]

Glad it helped. And hello my Spanish brother, thanks for watching!

[@andrewburger7627]

That's some great footage ! Where were you flying ?

[@GadgetInspector]

I think this was at one of the beaches here in western Michigan.

[@unicorntrooper226]

I know I'm late, but this still seems like a great quadcopter. I'm just about sold on it. Thanks for the vid

[@GadgetInspector]

Still one of my favorites of all time. One of my first advanced gps drones. It wasn’t perfect, but to this day there’s nothing in the market like it. If you can find one I think you’d enjoy it.

[@ThisIsBarcode]

Leaving for Norway next week and got told today my DJI Spark would not be here in time...so now considering taking a Bebop 2 instead...your video is making me think it might be worth it, especially with the money I'd save. That said...paying extra for the Follow Me and Orbit modes is crazy!?!

[@GadgetInspector]

Yeah the Bebop 2 is really good in my opinion. It definitely won't compete with the Spark on video/picture quality, but it's still very usable. Photographers always say the best camera is the one you have with you, so if you're able to take a BB2 with you that's not so bad at all. I agree 100% with you about the advanced features. They may be the only drone company doing that.

[@ThisIsBarcode]

Ah so you think the Spark quality is better? I've seen a few folk around saying the quality of the Bebop 2 is better / the same?

[@GadgetInspector]

I think the BB2 quality is good and the great thing is you can see for yourself from my video. But honestly, in comparison to the Spark the Spark just has more crisp, sharp and detailed video and pictures. However, the Spark was just being released when I bought my BB2 and I'm still glad I got the BB2. The video is so smooth and looks pretty good in the right lighting conditions and the range is great.

[@ThisIsBarcode]

Well the people I ordered the Spark from said today to put together an order so I've requested the FPV bundle, a FlyPad controller and 3 Li-Po batteries...fingers crossed it'll all be here by Friday. On another note...how many hours/minutes of 1080p footage do you get roughly with the built in Bebop 2 8GB memory?

[@GadgetInspector]

You'll get about 35-minutes or so with the 8GB. If you're getting the FPV bundle you won't need the FlyPad controller. I highly recommend getting the Skycontroller 2...that's how you'll get the best range and connection between controller and drone.

[@bravetraveler5403]

Before the update, I was able to interrupt the return home process at any time, just by touching any command. Not any more! Now I had a few really closed calls because this thing does not let me take control until is back to home. One time landed on a neighbor's roof, and another almost in the ocean. Don't know if this is an android glitch or Parrot's glitch?! Loved the video by the way

[@GadgetInspector]

Hmm, I'll have to test that. Strange that they would make that kind of change. Make sure if you lose connection that your controller reconnects to the drone during RTH. There should be a solid green light on the controller.

[@collera05]

Awesome video man. I'm curious, How far before video cuts off on your bebop? I feel like something's wrong with my bebop 2. I only had 150meters of distance with 35M altitude, and the video is already lagging. I thought I can go up to 1.5 miles. I get nervous when i see nothing on my screen anymore, and I just hit RTH.

[@collera05]

I just found out that I'm using the wifi on my phone the whole time even though I can use the sky controller. Had to put my phone on airplane mode and turn off my wifi to be able to use the sky controller the right. I still keep watching every bebop 2 videos you have. They're really great for a beginner like me. Thanks man!!!

[@GadgetInspector]

Exactly right. Gotta put your phone in airplane mode. The Bebop 2 is affected by interference when flying in residential areas. You’ll get the 1.5 in rural/unpopulated areas.

[@MerhlinsPlace]

Excellent points and review. I agree with everything you said. I'm a bit surprised you didn't mention the WiFi disconnects frequently, (taking away your video, and scaring the shit out of you.)Yes, it usually comes back after several seconds but there've been a few times I've hit the "return home" button, as I thought I was going to lose it. I'm imagining the WiFi works far better in less populated areas. But these days WiFi is everywhere. Also, my controller suddenly stopped working and I had to send it back after about 3 mos. for warranty replacement. It's a long process. I've been without my drone for nearly a month now. Phone support is polite but their are strong accents to deal with which complicates things more than they need to be. Email support is not timely as advertised and sometimes not replied to.

[@GadgetInspector]

Hey there. My experience has been a bit different from yours. I don't get the frequent disconnections. It's one of the things I like most about the BB2 is the range. In residential areas I get disconnects but not until I'm out a good distance. It's usually when I'm surrounded by trees and stuff. Otherwise, my experience with range has been impressive. I hope you get everything sorted out.

[@MerhlinsPlace]

Now I wonder if this was a bug unique to mine and maybe the replacement will not have this issue. My disconnects could happen directly overheard at 375 ft. They were totally unpredictable.

[@aschne9]

Hey bud! I see on some of your vids you're flying over water. Any problems with that with the Bebop 2? (My friend had a Bebop 1 take a nosedive after going over a lake. Parrot told him that the altitude sensor can get messed up over water... It even says on the new boxes not to fly over water). Cheers!

[@GadgetInspector]

I don't recommend flying at low altitudes over water. The bottom facing sensor can get confused. I also recommend doing a compass calibration at every new location (or do it everytime like I do) and do a flat trim everytime. As you can see from the videos, I don't have problems flying over water; I'm usually at a couple hundred feet though. Just try not to be overly adventurous with these birds....they are way too expensive. If Parrot is saying not to fly over water, they probably shouldn't do it in their marketing videos then....smh... We all just have to use common sense, but if they say don't do it, don't do it.

[@ben_the_gamer6342]

Great review 👌🏻👌🏻 I'm saving up for this drone should have it in about a month. You've made my choice a lot easier I subbed

[@GadgetInspector]

Excellent. I hope you like it as much as I do. Thanks for the feedback and the sub, I really appreciate it! I should have some more BB2 vids on the way as soon as I can.

[@ben_the_gamer6342]

Gadget Inspector I've bought the drone but sadly I'm having an issue with the range I'm only getting about 400m with the sky controller 2 why is this.

[@GadgetInspector]

Not sure bud...it could be any number of things. In general, range will always be affected by any interference in the area you are flying. Flying in residential or populated areas will always result in less range. I have experienced that as well when I'm at a park near houses or business, especially if there's a lot of trees or obstructions around. When I'm out in the middle of nowhere I get absolutely amazing range.

[@ben_the_gamer6342]

Gadget Inspector ok thanks I'll try going to an open space with lots of free land

[@luckylou6614]

its because you are in a heavy wifi area and the drones range is very limited. you need to go to a farm rural area to get the advertised range.

[@ryanbroadcasting3693]

Can we use these for news footage? Don't have a big budget, but need some aerial shots. Your reviews pretty much sold me.

[@GadgetInspector]

In the right conditions the video footage is very good, but overall, I would not recommend it for any professional work. If you're on a budget I would recommend something like the Spark or the Mavic Mini. Either can be had for about $400. If you're able to go up a bit more, the Parrot Anafi is a great choice as well. Those are going for about $599.

[@ryanbroadcasting3693]

@@GadgetInspector I can get away with 1080i video, so was curious. We run 4K on Sony ground units. I'll continue to check out your videos and make plans for better equipment in the future. Found a refurbed FPV kit for a total of $219. I'll learn with this one and get one of the ones you mentioned when I am more confident in my piloting skills. Thanks and keep up the great work.

[@GadgetInspector]

Nothing wrong with that and that was a great deal! The footage should be good enough. You may have to tweak it some if in low light conditions but otherwise you got yourself a great drone.

[@contactpq]

Tech Rabbit on Ebay currently has the refurbished bundle for $299 and if you use the 10% off coupon that Ebay is currently running, you get the bundle for $269

[@GadgetInspector]

That is a crazy amazing price! Thanks for sharing.

[@gemster18]

Love the review. Question: have you noticed any jello in your video since the last firmware update?

[@GadgetInspector]

I was actually out flying yesterday and the footage looks the same as it always was. No jello. As a matter of fact, 4.2.1 improved the gimbal smoothness and it is amazing how smooth it is. You should check your props; they might need to be changed.

[@gemster18]

Gadget Inspector ok, I will check it out. Tks.