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Parrot Bebop

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3.6
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User ratings:
36
3.9 out of 5
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3 stars
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Consumer ratings:
3.4 / 5
Editorial reviews:
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3.6 out of 5
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Pros

  • new ways of thinking
  • new connections
  • and new industries

Cons

  • Gorgeous race car design
  • the brightest screens can be hard to see
  • just lack the precision and responsiveness of tactile joysticks

Key specs

  • 4
  • 11 min.
  • 13 m/s
  • yes
  • 14 Mpx
  • Remote Control + Phone/Tablet
  • yes
  • yes

Parrot Bebop - Pros & Cons

Parrot Bebop

Pros

  • new ways of thinking
  • new connections
  • and new industries
  • Feels very sturdy compared with previous Parrots
  • on the DJI is much better as well as is the FPV
  • drone comes with two rechargeable batteries that can be swapped out when necessary
  • The stabilization is particularly fine
  • lowering the top speed and height made indoor flight easier
  • affordable
  • usable and robust the Bebop Drone
  • substantial range and an expertly designed

Cons

  • Gorgeous race car design
  • the brightest screens can be hard to see
  • just lack the precision and responsiveness of tactile joysticks
  • you lose the live feed and advanced settings
  • onscreen controls just plain suck
  • Bebop has to be on if you want to download the videos
  • It could also fly at almost 30 miles per hour
  • the Parrot batteries were flakey
  • strong winds could blow Bebop off course
  • have to connect to the drone
  • high-powered but pricey model

Parrot - Video Reviews (9)

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Parrot Bebop - Full Specifications

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Flight
Max Flight Time11.0 min.
Payload Capacity0.71 oz
Max Speed13.0 m/s
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Camera
Built-in camerayes
Camera Resolution14.0 Mpx
VR headset compatibleyes
Live Viewyes
Max range (Video/FPV)30
Stabilization3 axis
Video recordingyes
Video Resolution1080p
Photo File Formats
  • DNG
  • JPEG
Maximum FPS at the highest resolution30.0 fps
Live View Speed30.0 fps
Video File FormatsH.264
Sensor format1/2.3"
Max Image Size4096x3072
Live View Freq5.8 GHz
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Dimensions
Number Of Rotors4
Wingspan9.76 in
Weight14.46 oz
Body Material
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene
Rotor MaterialPlastic
Colour of product
  • Black,Blue
  • Black,Red
  • Black,Yellow
Width12.99 in
Depth14.96 in
Height1.42 in
Propeller guard includedyes
Width with propeller guard12.99 in
Length with propeller guard14.96 in
Weight (with prop. guard)14.46 oz
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Battery
Battery includedyes
Capacity1200.0 mAh
TypeLithium Polymer
Voltage11.1 V
Charging time90.0 min.
Charging via USBno
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Features
Ready To Flyno
Bind and flyyes
Altitude Holdyes
Position Holdyes
Headless Modeno
Collision Avoidanceno
Return to home functionyes
Brushless motoryes
Follow me functionno
Flight Planningyes
GPSyes
Autonomous Flightyes
Automatic Landingyes
GLONASSyes
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Controller
Frequency2.4 GHz
Compatible OS
  • Android
  • iOS
Range2000
Battery Capacity1200.0 mAh
Battery Type
Lithium Polymer
Device Holder
  • Smartphone
  • Tablet
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Connectivity
Wi-Fiyes
USByes
Mobile appyes
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Misc
Primary use
  • Film & Photography
  • Recreation/Hobby
Control SystemRemote Control + Phone/Tablet
Software TypeOpen Source
Parts Available
  • Batteries
  • Frame
  • Motors
  • Rotor Guards
  • Rotors
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Parrot Bebop Parrot - Editorial Reviews (37)

3.6
Based on 37 reviews
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Parrot Bebop Review: Parrot Bebop
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WIRED
Review: Parrot Bebop

The Parrot Bebop has looks and fun accessories, but it's too easily outdone by the competition.

Parrot Bebop Parrot Bebop
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Published: 15.03.2015
Parrot Bebop
4.0

Is Parrot’s Bebop just the drone to sweep you into the world of high-altitude movie making?

Parrot Bebop Parrot Bebop Drone review: A strong, little quadcopter in need of better performance
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CNET
Published: 13.07.2015
Parrot Bebop Drone review: A strong, little quadcopter in need of better performance
3.0

The Bebop has some appealing qualities including a compact, durable body and easy operation. Its overall value -- especially bundled with its extra wireless controller -- make it difficult to recommend.

Parrot Bebop Parrot's scrappy Bebop gives bigger drones a run for their 4-digit price tags
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Digital Trends
Published: 25.04.2015
Parrot's scrappy Bebop gives bigger drones a run for their 4-digit price tags

Portable, durable, and incredibly simple to fly; Parrot’s Bebop drone is probably the best quadcopter you can get for under $500.

Parrot Bebop Review: Parrot's Bebop Drone is lightweight, aimed at casual hobbyists | AppleInsider
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AppleInsider
Review: Parrot's Bebop Drone is lightweight, aimed at casual hobbyists | AppleInsider

The market for personal drones has grown exponentially over the last several years, led by consumer-oriented products from companies like Parrot. We got the chance to play with the firm's entry-level model, the Bebop Drone, designed for casual hobbyists looking to get their feet wet in the field of unmanned aerial vehicles.

Parrot Bebop Parrot Bebop Drone and Skycontroller Review: Looks Aren't Everything
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Gizmodo
Published: 27.04.2015
Parrot Bebop Drone and Skycontroller Review: Looks Aren't Everything

You’ve graduated from your cheap beginner drone, and you want to try something new. Something that can shoot beautiful video from the sky—but doesn’t cost $1,000+ like a camera-equipped DJI Phantom. You spot the $500 Parrot Bebop Drone, and pull the trigger. It’s kind of fun, you think, between strings of obscenities.

Parrot Bebop Parrot Bebop 2 Review
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filmora.wondershare.com
Published: 30.03.2017
Parrot Bebop 2 Review

Bebop 2 is a well-suited for use both indoors and outdoors and allows many people to start up their drone hobby without having to invest thousands of dollars.

Parrot Bebop Parrot Bebop 2 Drone Review
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Gadget Review
Published: 23.02.2021
Parrot Bebop 2 Drone Review
4.2

Table Of Contents_Why We Like It – Parrot Bebop 2 DroneSpeed/PowerRangeDurabilityCamera FeaturesValueParrot Bebop 2 Drone Wrap Up Reader Rating0 Votes08.4Expert RatingAs far as the best professional drone or the best VR drone should go, features like operating distance, stability, and image quality are important features. The Parrot Bebop 2 Drone fulfills these features and even exceeds them in some circumstances, making it a contender for highly-rated drones. Sure, 4K isn’t an option, but for someone just getting the piloting skills […]

Parrot Bebop Parrot Bebop 2 Drone - Review - Ausdroid
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Ausdroid
Published: 02.05.2016
Parrot Bebop 2 Drone - Review - Ausdroid

Not long after its release, the opportunity came up to play with… errr, “review’ the Bebop 2 Drone by Parrot. So… it’s not directly “Android” per se, but there is an Android App to control is and if nothing else its really cool and great fun. I’ve played with Action cameras and got some great

Parrot Bebop Best drones in 2022
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DPReview
Published: 19.11.2021
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Parrot Bebop Parrot Bebop 2 Power FPV Pack Drone Review: Best Simple Video Drone
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Tom's Guide
Published: 07.11.2017
Parrot Bebop 2 Power FPV Pack Drone Review: Best Simple Video Drone
4.0

The Parrot Bebop 2 Power FPV pack offers a lot of features for moviemakers, but no 4K video.

Parrot Bebop iTWire - Droning on is addictive
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itwire.com
Published: 07.03.2016
iTWire - Droning on is addictive

Imagine the thrill of piloting your own drone – and I mean a proper drone that can fly for ages, take interesting streaming video, and cover large areas. - Parrot, the inimitable, quirky French maker of classics like the Zik headphones, all manner of drones, Flower Power, and smart car devices...

Parrot Bebop Parrot Bebop 2 Review
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TechGearLab
Published: 13.03.2018
Parrot Bebop 2 Review
3.6

The Bebop 2 has been discontinued. The Parrot Bebop 2 is a small, lightweight camera drone with no gimbal. While the small size makes it fairly...

Parrot Bebop Parrot Bebop Drone And Skycontroller: HD Video Eye In The Sky
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HotHardware
Published: 07.08.2015
Parrot Bebop Drone And Skycontroller: HD Video Eye In The Sky
3.8

The Parrot Bebop Drone And Skycontroller Kit is a small, durable drone with built-in HD camera and controller assembly that adds joysticks and a WiFi

Parrot Bebop Parrot Bebop Drone Review: Looks Aren't Everything
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Gizmodo Australia
Published: 08.06.2015
Parrot Bebop Drone Review: Looks Aren't Everything

You've graduated from your cheap beginner drone, and you want to try something new. Something that can shoot beautiful video from the sky -- but doesn't cost $1,000+ like a camera-equipped DJI Phantom. You spot the $US500 Parrot Bebop Drone, and pull the trigger. It's kind of fun, you think,...

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