Review: Parrot Bebop 2 Drone

[@AndrewRMontoya]

great review. nailed the philosophy of use. I have only see other reviewers just say things like "it just depends on what you want to use it for"

[@jeradtech]

+Andrew Montoya lol. I love that. People probably want to know what it can be used for or they wouldn't need a video.

[@nicolafoley3250]

StateofTech could you do a review on the mambo drone plz?

[@Buddasticks1]

Thanks, great review

[@cashoving]

8:01

[@Dabiboujia]

Andrew Montoya

[@ashleelmb]

I'm about to buy a second hand one of these from someone online. Can't wait to fly it. 😊

[@JohnBenussiBass]

I just got a refurbished one enjoying the the Bebop 2 like it very much...

[@Ajzer85]

Just trying to clear up a few things here. The camera does NOT move, it's all imageprocessing, meaning it films a big area and crops out the part that you see on your device. So at the very edges of the field of view the picture can be a bit blurred. The propellers does NOT "just come off", they do come off but with a special tool provided. I just keep mine on, it's not worth the hassle. No, it's not the same batteries as the old ones, they don't fit Bebop 1 or the old Sky Controller, sorry. Yes, the drone flies with a WiFi that it generates on its own. No need for sim-card readers on your tablet or such. You power up the drone and your device will find a network called something like "Bebop2drone57280234" and you just connect. Then a free app like Freeflight is used to control the drone and all functions. Unless you have the Sky Controller. Then you connect the device to the controller and the controller will connect you to the drone. Yes, it's worth it. Extended range, finer controls, more intuitive and hdmi so you can connect FPV-goggles (headtracking not supported...) Yes yes, we know, you like to stroke your genitals against your phantom 4 pro claiming it to be better. But this isn't a DJI, it's not a flying observatory, it's a toy in the higher pricerange with a quite good camera and damn good techs for it's price. I hope this makes it easier to figure out what you need to get. Personally I like my Bebop and will stick to Parrot even though I admit DJI superior in many areas.

[@NASSAfellow]

You are awesome. Thanks.

[@mottybensusan5076]

the camera within the drone, does move it justs moves inside

[@gregc358]

PB2 is a very versatile drone.Ive got great footage with this drone! Very Happy

[@C4ssieRose]

Great clip, very informative. I don't know why though something about the shape of this drone makes me feel scared, lol.

[@harryvj6397]

To be honest, this thing is a blast. I flew mine into a wall on accident on accident once and there was no damage apart from a bent prop.

[@jeradtech]

Ouch.. nice!

[@petetherealrelentless6542]

That’s because it’s made out of plastic fantastic! 👍🏼😆

[@johnchester432]

For those of you deciding, I have worked with Parrot and have decided to move to a different company. My bebop 1 has had multiple engine failures(falling out of the sky, in low wind, away from any objects it could hit). They replaced the original, very quickly, which was awesome. However the replacement did something very similar, and the drone hadn't been flown much at all!(1 and a half hours total). Since it was about 10 days out of warranty, Parrot said they could not help me, but give me a small 20% discount to buy parts to fix it myself or buy a NEW DRONE. (yeah right). So, I have found the Parrot brand to be unreliable, and the footage is average. Do yourself a favor and buy some sort of DJI phantom(some retail right now for 399.99 on amazon or bestbuy.)

[@sanctuaryretreat8797]

Hey John, that's my experience completely. My BB1 fell out of the sky in front of me and when I lodged a warranty claim without recovering the drone, they said it was due to pilot error. I then spent a few hours looking for it and eventually found it with one of the rear motors completely sheared off which obviously caused the problem. The last flight can be seen here kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3i8gmepi8l6oMk I havent heard from them yet and hopefully they will replace it but at the end of the day, it's a faulty product. This drone had 4 hours of flight time. Whilst it might be a cheap drone to buy, if you divide the price by the number of hours you can fly it, then it becomes pretty expensive. I've ordered a Mavic in the meantime but I think Parrots days might be numbered when their products seem to self destruct

[@petetherealrelentless6542]

@@sanctuaryretreat8797 I returned my parrot and got a p3.. 7 years later and the p3 is still flying.. while the parrot would fall to the ground like a leaf if it hit a breeze.

[@justNvlog]

the bebop seems nice but I'm going to wait and see if they come out with a rock steady 🥁

[@twon423]

justin m why am I the only one in the course of a year to get your joke?!? 😂😂😂

[@kyle8072]

From every other source i have found. The camera is not moving, its a fisheye lens that uses software to move the image around

[@keinepinghits8145]

Kyle Bryer thats true, thats why on the camera it said it has 14 MP on the camera, but the Video is just hd

[@WRAND2208]

What a review. awesome work!!! thanks for sharing.

[@jeradtech]

Thanks!

[@camptube7621]

Actually wrong. If the sky controller comes in a set, then it automatically connects to the drone. If not, you connect the WiFi of the tablet to the controller. Then the controller to the drone. It is big but the WiFi antenna is brilliant and has a great range. The controller is great to use.

[@karlwebb459]

Incorrect the Drone connects to the Controller and then you connect the tablet to the controller. If you are using it without the skycontroller then you can connect direct to the tablet but you dont get as much distance as you would the skycontroller. You turn on controller first and when lights start blinking turn the drone on this will then enable connection between the 2, once connected you turn on the tablet and connect to the controller.

[@Denvermorgan2000]

Wrong you connect to the sky controller and the sky controller connects to the drone.

[@marcludwig6215]

you are correct sir! tab to controller or phone to controller first. turn drone on last

[@karlwebb459]

I HAVE e-mail from parrot saying controller THEN parrot and then tablet ALL in order.

[@Denvermorgan2000]

Im talking about in the video listen at 3:10 he claims the tablet steers the drone directly and the controller must go through the tablet to steer the drone He has it reversed the sky controller is a wifi repeater that boosts the signal from the iPad so you can fly farther by the way the sky controller is a computer in its self running android if you hook it up to your tv with out a tablet you can fly the drone with out a tablet.

[@hendrik380]

mark hudson can used a smartphone...to get a maximum distance you can use wifi extender ..

[@jawadaziz2205]

Does Skycontroller 1 and Any controller 2 give same range test ??

[@richardcocca1403]

Just learning the battery is the same as the drone is very cool ! Thank you !

[@tonyduong70]

I have the Disco and loving it😎

[@thesollylama130]

Late to your review, but I want to post that I STRONGLY suggest against buying any Parrot product. Just today I finally sent back a Bebop 2 that never worked, never flew. It has taken over a month of fighting with their BS customer support system to even get this far. Their tactic was clearly to just keep running me around until I gave up, which I refused to do. First- the Skycontroller 2 would not connect to any device. Not my phone via USB cable, and not the drone via WiFi. So it is a paperweight in essence. Then I tried to fly the drone from my phone- it lifted off 2 inches, landed, shut down and never powered up again. Totally dead. That was my experience for $400. Then the nightmare of their customer service. To call it a hassle and obvious run around wouldn't do it justice. Demands for pictures, videos, fill out forms online-- and then be told that it either wasn't good enough, or they never received it (despite the fact that they actually REPLIED TO THE EMAILS THEY CLAIMED THEY DIDN"T RECEIVE) was bad enough. Including forcing me to file a 'crash report' despite the drone having never flown. Obviously looking for any way to blame me instead of their products just being garbage. I finally lost my composure and got belligerent on the phone, and suddenly they found all the stuff I sent them and promised to send me a shipping label to return the drone. Five weeks, eleven emails, six pictures, three videos, six phone calls......just to return a drone that never worked once. Does that sound like a reputable company to you? Spend a little more and just buy a Phantom or Mavic. I do not trust Parrot's products to actually work, and their customer service is by far the worst I have ever had to deal with.

[@petetherealrelentless6542]

Damn sounds like a fk around my man.. I realised quickly it was a piece of crap and returned it and got my money back and bought a p3 instead.. that was 7 years ago and the p3 still flies today.. I saw a brand new bebop 2 w sky cont 2 and fpv a few days ago for $200au.. basically 15% of what it used to retail for… so yeh I bought it.. if it flies for a while it’s worth it.

[@johncolvin2234]

very well presented, thank you very much for taking the time to inform us about parrot

[@cmosdaboss]

The remote is a 3s but the drones battery is a 3s HV nominal @ 11.4 and the one on the sky controller is 11.1 nominal which can be swapped but the one in the controller has less specs The controller connects to the drone and the tablet connects to the controller which gives you much more range. The way you have it connected is going to result in far less range and video performance. Also the sky controller runs android which can plug to hdmi tv and can be used that way for multiple reasons

[@jessemackenzie6516]

I'm pretty sure the sontroler pairs to the drone. The huge antenna is not for connecting to the tablet. It's for extra range. That's why your phone pairs to the sky controler not the drone. Your phone can't pair to to wifi hot spots at once. Anyway great video

[@14Mentalist]

My mate has one of these and I have a mavic I can't wait to go out and do some recording of both drones from a height.

[@jackduffey2568]

Wait so does the drone have to be in range of the wifi the entire time or just has to connect to it?

[@JanGroeger]

Always in range

[@CoalWorxDiesel]

but with the controller it can fly 1.5 to 2 km away

[@matthewnicholas8406]

Jackson Duffey I had one, I hated it you loose fpv from about 20 feet away from the drone. It sucks, I have a Phantom 3 now and I can not tell you how much better it is and CHEAPER it is!

[@seanb286]

Remote is "kinda" big

[@cmosdaboss]

Thats the sky controller 1. The sky controller 2 is much smaller

[@Stormrider-Flight]

04:30 the camera doesn't move actually. It's a fisheye lens and the software is deciding what you can see.

[@streamalexander6804]

Stormrider666 this is correct!

[@nbagoats4819]

Top speed is 33 mph. this drone is the mario of drones. It can do everything pretty well.

[@petetherealrelentless6542]

No it cannot.

[@stevepinto2213]

Yes it can

[@faisalshaffique8707]

I had one like this accidentally crashed it in a tree and blew the second motor but you can replace the motor

[@oldfarmshow]

Thank you for the review

[@Sepup1234]

When you're watching this a few months later and the mavic pro is out.

[@stringsattached67]

and the mavic cost twice as much .

[@CousinSteve]

steve scarberry and its 1000X better. Trust me don't buy this it's the worst thing I have ever used.

[@stringsattached67]

I have the mavic pro it's an awesome drone .. but I still like my bebop 2 ...

[@layziebone2152]

When you're watching this having a Phantom 3 Advanced and glad you made the better purchase... the P3 and this Beebop 2 are about the same price and even the P3 is a much better product...

[@uSeRTVMTA]

When you're watching this half a year after this comment and the DJI Spark is out..

[@oasisbeyond]

The way point thing is cool, if you want to record yourself doing something like jogging or somethings it's awesome. I might get this for when I go up north.

[@ghosttjr2]

oasisbeyond freeflight pro has a follow me mode now!

[@matthewnicholas8406]

oasisbeyond don't get it, dji phantom 3 standard is way cheaper and better, it has follow me on it and a ton of other stuff. I've had 2 bebop 2's fly away on me during the way point mode

[@mazmanmalanting9682]

Can it connect with android phone?

[@jeradtech]

Yes it can!

[@humannt3374]

72km at ace mode 

[@guglielmodicarlo4139]

I have a question, can I use that controller, with my bebop 2, I have the sky controller 2 which is way smaller, but I do like that one

[@layneheavner1716]

what controller gets better range with the bebop 2. the sky controller 1 or 2 ? also does the sky contoller 1 have more controls then the sky controller 2?

[@tonymason4496]

will the skycontroler.. 1.....work with the bebop 2?

[@aydenbrauer8919]

I saw a red one at target but with like no black it was a glossy red

[@MyFlyingEyes]

Any comments on the amount of noise? Coparing with the Pahntom 4 or Mavic Pro. which one is more quiet.?

[@jeradtech]

+stringpullers1 It didn't seem to be any noisier than the Phantom 4. Might have been a bit quieter due to it being lighter.

[@WhatIThinkNation]

This thing is very pricey, its very fair to compare it to the spark and mavic as it is in that price range. It also doesnt have a base controller, so its all add ones (similar to spark). DJI has the market dominance so its hard to beat them with a pricey bebop.

[@108mtsan]

WhatIThinkNation I got the bebop 2 + controller + goggles for $299.

[@brenthensley9549]

Michael Tsang Where?

[@wendycampbell6655]

Is there a converter that can send the video live feed to a tv? I want to use a drone to cover rowing races but have the feed go to a tv on the shoreline.

[@marcludwig6215]

the controller has an hdmi out

[@finleybentson9235]

rob hindley I would get a Dji phantom

[@marcludwig6215]

I have a bebop which is pretty cool. But yeah, get a Phantom.

[@senseidekkers5618]

rob hindley plug in any screen to the hdmi port and you are bingo

[@StalemateNZ]

can you set up an automated flight path outside the controllers range? Or does it always have to remain in contact with the controller?

[@silbay]

With the $19 software (flight plan) you can set waypoints for autonomous flight in violation of the FAA refs unless you are licensed and have a 333 exemption

[@shailshail1]

Does the LED on plugged in charger glow if the battery is not connected to it?

[@thatchman9605]

What happens when the remote runs battery and the drone this hasite some left.

[@humannt3374]

Bebop have 2 colors white and red

[@dupleix0]

Just 2 points to keep in mind:- BEBOP 2 = Half price than the Phantom and is even FPV RTF in the last version (BEBOP2 FPV Pack) released 2 weeks ago,- Laws in European countries are becoming extremely restrictive. Most of them are voting régulations applying to 2 pounds and above drones (around 800Gr). DJI Phantom are >1Kg and BEBOP2 around 500Gr... That being said, yes DJIs drones are overally better quality drones... And their last product the MAVIC, is there to confirm their leadership on the market...!

[@gabrielsansar6187]

thanks for NOT telling us the spec of the camera.. i mean.. its not like thats essential info or anything

[@mariusrinkevicius8801]

do all parrot bebops 2 come with this controller

[@andrewap77]

I was wondering could you help me with a issue with my Parrot Bebop2, radar. After having this bird for all most a still don't understand it seems at times it works then others times I will barely move. And if a do look at I can't determine which way it is heading. If you could shead a little light of understanding on the radar I will truly be thank full.

[@sweatynerd4206]

Has he worked at subway🤔

[@jeradtech]

+Swagmuffin GT such jokes.

[@sweatynerd4206]

StateofTech 😐

[@questionablevids1206]

Swagmuffin GT

[@tigaspinoypower]

great review boss... but i just want to know is it legal outside or is there any limitation when you try to fly it outside? thanks

[@stanvanweert7787]

PEXMAN if you don't fly over things you wouldn't enter without permession, like a prison, airports or military instalations. You should also check privacy laws of your state or region, if you fly over somebody's property without permission, you might get in trouble'

[@kevindmaxwell]

Great review. Thanks for helping me in my buying decision.

[@RellyOhBoy]

Good review. I want to make the transition from fixed wing foamies to a decent quadcopter/drone. Wondering if this is a good model for such a purpose. I have no exp with copters or drones yet. I dont wanna end up with an expensive scrap pile because of "dumb thumbs"

[@GregS-01]

Thanks again for a great video! I'm a pilot in training, RC plane pilot, and a photographer. I need this drone! Question- If I am flying in safe rural area away from Class B, C an D, airspace and away from ALL airports what is the max altitude for the Parrot Bebop? Can I cloud surf on a low ceiling day?

[@Tom-ys3oy]

If i am in the middle of a park and don't have wifi connection can i still connect it to my tablet?

[@TheodosiosTziomakas]

Do they also have that annoying NFZ thing like Mavic?

[@hinewsletter4125]

It's slightly shakey

[@metallicrock5946]

on simple flying without hard flips etc i get 40 mins then a 10% warning comes on..

[@farhadx7]

So if I connect my iPad to the air controller will I be able to fly my drone 2km away

[@jeradtech]

+Farhad Rahman You will need the Sky Controller to get the extended range. The drone and the iPad connect over Wifi where the Sky Controller uses long range antennas.

[@majora5171]

StateofTech what would you say is the drone on the market

[@HasanChoudhry]

The total runtime is 25 minutes 😁👌🏻

[@dhiraaf3791]

which better dji and Parrot

[@purrungas2012]

my first drone was a bebop, really like the shape of it but its size could be bigger, had a bad experience with the signal but I did not have the sky controller" which is supposed to be a lot better, the drone is not really tough, even though it is very light it breaks easily, I lost signal and it flew against a tree breaking one of the arms and couple of motors, which means you have to replace the drone, that's when I decided to invest on the phantom which I still have and not had a crash yet. the controller is huge about time they make it smaller, the arms should fold, the propellers be more durable and indicator lights are missing, cheaper models have them. nice review thanks

[@JoeoutdoorsMTW]

I just bought this to use on my channel for cinematics :) any tips guys for a newbie? any good setups for good videography? Thank you

[@Tru_Lyfe]

are u able to control the drone with just the tablet itself?

[@jeradtech]

+trumuzik1000 yes you are. You can but it with or without the sky controller.

[@russellpuff1996]

what's the charge time on the batteries?

[@ownyourworld]

Does it have follow facility ?

[@brodiemacleod69]

Used it for profil pick

[@ssaini2137]

Does the sky controller have the same battery as bebop 1 or bebop 2 ??

[@zacmcmenemy7583]

The Same as bebop two for sure not sure For One

[@eustacevictor2177]

What's the max distance and height

[@cresttoothpaste6857]

Is the sky controller worth buying

[@darwin5117]

TooMany Humans personally I don't have a parrot drone but from what people have said yes

[@jeradtech]

+TooMany Humans The sky controller was weird to hold but it was nice to have proper controls.

[@sorryociffer]

Yes, it is.

[@justthek9243]

Im planning on getting a bebop 2 and was just wondering if you had to buy the fpv bundle to get fpv or can i buy the goggles at a later date would be nice if someone could give some insight, thanks.

[@pedrosierra4633]

Review the xstar premium and compare the Bebop to it please

[@tn3703712]

does it have an app that needs to be paid for when downloading to the computer?

[@jeradtech]

+Johnny Tesar No app needed to download photos or video to your computer.

[@jpthsd]

is it true 8GB intermemory for recording without expansion microSD card slot?

[@ghosttjr2]

jpthsd yes

[@1Bujbuj]

dont buy this man its shit

[@edgarcorona3176]

Do you recommend it for roof inspection photos?

[@kman7681]

edgar corona the camera can be a bit fuzzy, so I would say you should use a phantom 3 for that.

[@icegiant1000]

And with your drone we provide you a fully functional and configured satellite nuclear missile acquisition delivery confirmation device. Batteries not included.

[@diygarygaming]

who calls their professional product the beepbop2

[@stringsattached67]

lol true i'm not fond of the name either . but as far as a drone its one of my favorites to fly once i dialed it in ...

[@cinqo7]

It's great for beginners!!!

[@newkid252]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@liquid79]

I know right. It's like calling a company from a baby call like googy Google or wahoo! Yahoo! or calling a tech company a fruit like Apple or maybe a part of a house like a balcony, door or Windows... a name don't mean a thing.

[@SpeccyMan]

Nobody - it's Bebop 2!

[@lorihayes3721]

Do u need wifi to use it

[@Atownflyer484]

How far can this thing go without losing a connection with the remote. Please anyone.

[@pravinbhikha9999]

according to parrot 2km. but I have lost connection a few times at about 10m distance and 150m height.

[@bradleykirk2733]

Hay which would you recommend parrot bebop 2 or phantom 3 standard

[@tylerdevore6520]

Bradley Kirk Bebop 2 have experienced both DJI customer service is awful. And Parrots Bebop 2 is great for begginers and advanced alike I personal find me using the Bebop 2 more than Phantom 3

[@gatway100]

Do not update 2 firelight pro wi fi issues.Alternative and get freefligh3 works perfect.How long it took to perfect freeflight3 and now freeflight pro too many wi fi issues..

[@nobull-dozer3356]

What a great review, Do you know if it will take an I pad 12.9 please ?

[@luckyakaluckyboy1354]

I can fit my 10.1 inch tablet on the cradle no problem,not sure about yours though,as that's nearly laptop screen size.To be honest,I only use my phone, if you were going to use a tablet,you would need to attach a camera strap to take the weight of both the controller and tablet,as you could be holding it for over 20 mins,so would start to feel abit heavy after that long.

[@nobull-dozer3356]

Lucky aka Luckyboy aka the dystopian thank you sir .

[@luckyakaluckyboy1354]

that's ok,yeah,if you hold a tablet,you just rotate the cradle around 90 degress,you just press down in the middle of the cradle,then rotate to the position you want,you can hook a strap through a metal eyelet on the end of the cradle which springs out to fit your device,this is the same eyelet that you thread the Skycontroller USB cable through to connect to your device

[@ryanforrest3713]

What app do u need for this drone please

[@jimdep3530]

Free flight pro

[@Pimpdown24]

the biggest downside is the cam being the same as the bepop 1

[@mirandovesk]

Hi all, well, I adore your flights and would like to know if the skycontroller black edition works on drone parrot bebop 3.0 ??

[@capalert1301]

coringa Yep

[@tuckeri9915]

Can you see the feed on your phone?

[@posteren551]

Random Person yea

[@posteren551]

Random Person yes

[@lukemarvenko2845]

Can you use the parrot bebop 2with the skycontroller 1?

[@georgeperkins3386]

Luke Marvenko yes

[@fishinwithrich9676]

Hi I wanted a drone to capture pictures and videos of storms high in the air.. Do you think this drone would be good for that purpose?

[@mimironshead4107]

Fishin with Rich I wouldn't think so. Id reccomend a dji

[@himashimashissain8345]

Wat is the hight?

[@HellStingOzunit]

From what I've seen for the price of this drone it's about the same as the dji spark so I think I'd get the spark

[@johnwedrall9224]

informative detailed review 😎👍 ! thanks !

[@almostserious75]

I start my adventure this Christmas with the 2.0... : )

[@porkchop94]

Great review, I'm ur newest subscriber. Quick question. Can u stream the camera to ur tablet in real-time while ur flying it, or is it record and watch later. Thks

[@bobosborne1573]

It’s nice how I can put remote in my pocket

[@nathanvandevoorde7851]

do i need a license for this dtone (FAA) ???

[@nathanvandevoorde7851]

Well where and how do i register that

[@joshuahouston]

registermyuas.faa.gov

[@nathanvandevoorde7851]

Taylor Aston i do , its over 500 grams so i need one but ut only costs 5$ each 3 years

[@nathanvandevoorde7851]

Taylor Aston well if im gonna fly it in an area with alot of people there is a chance so ill just get one :-)

[@ChristyWonton]

Good video, much obliged.

[@jeffisded1222]

In Canada it costs way too much, plz help me find the cheapest deal in Canada 🇨🇦

[@G209ful]

Thats at mjc

[@Mountainman59533]

This is neat

[@Swanseaguy1979]

Holy crap!!! I was considering this but then I saw the remote

[@jeradtech]

Yeah the remote is insane.

[@Swanseaguy1979]

StateofTech I've since read that they include a smaller controller now.

[@CarlosMartinez-rk2bt]

OMG my brother is going to buy this

[@11bayrat]

What is the range with the controller and with a phone??

[@dallinhardman8045]

With the iPhone only 300m with the skycontroller 2km I like maybe more

[@farhadx7]

Nerd Gamer does it come with the sky controller

[@dallinhardman8045]

Farhad Rahman no, but you can get bundles

[@chriswarden694]

Why would you not test the continuous flight time when making a review? That’s like one of the most important things that we look at.