It's also one of the safest drones you'll find with flexible plastic propellers that stop the second something hits them. It is the first leisure drone weighing less than 500g with a 25-minute battery life for extensive outdoor flying.

IMO this was mainly down to software issues of the FFPro flight application which appears to now be stable and safe at version 5. What you lose in features (as found in the app) you gain in control but that being said, it is not the greatest feeling controller ever. com is a leading authority on technology, delivering lab-based, independent reviews of the latest products and services. The DJI Mavic Pro features native 4K recording, using the entire width of its image sensor, and is a much better option for pro-grade work. Getting photos and movie clips off the drone can be done either by slow wireless transfer to your mobile device, or by running a Micro-USB cable from the Bebop to a computer.The Bebop 2 is equipped with a new brighter fish-eye lens providing better clarity even in low light. I would even be okay with a drone that sensed when it was losing connection and warned me or stopped moving to keep itself in range. The Parrot Bebop Drone 2 is small enough to stick in your average backpack, but sturdier than the original with about twice the battery life. The Bebop 2's design incorporates four shock absorbers, and it couples those with digital stabilization to keep footage steady.

Some mention that it is easy to use, very stable, and easy to control; while others say that they lost control of the drone twice. The Parrot Bebop 2 is equipped with a 14 megapixel wide angle camera, capable of taking mesmerising photos as well as recording with full HD 1080p video stabilised on 3 axes. and remember that descending takes more time than ascending so at 20% batt be in control and make sure you are not too high, or have to land where you did not intend.Follow Me with GPS and visual tracking: Integrated into the Parrot Bebop 2 Power, this feature gives the drone the capacity to follow your every step, record your adventures, and keep you in the center of the video – even during extreme sports activities. Visually, aside from that new Bruce Wayne-appealing black paint job, not a great deal has changed from the Bebop 2. One thing that has always let the Parrot drones down (for some users anyway) is that they had to be controlled via a smartphone – now whilst that did keep costs down it was also a little irritating for those of us who like to have a firm grip of what we are controlling. With its lightweight and sturdy construction, it can fly smoothly and steadily in the air, capturing stunning aerial footage. I flew the Bebop 2 in three different locations: a park in New York City; a beach in Hammonasset, Connecticut; and a golf course in Fairfield, Connecticut.