PARROT JUMPINGSUMO Wireless MiniDrone User Manual AR Drone

PARROT Wireless MiniDrone AR Drone

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User guide

User guide
Table of Contents.......................................................................................................................................................4Before starting...........................................................................................................................................................................................................4Charging the battery...........................................................................................................................................................................................................5Switching the Parrot Jumping Sumo on and off...........................................................................................................................................................................................................5Downloading the application...........................................................................................................................................................................................................5Connecting a smartphone.......................................................................................................................................................6Piloting...........................................................................................................................................................................................................6Piloting mode...........................................................................................................................................................................................................6Positions...........................................................................................................................................................................................................7Rolling...........................................................................................................................................................................................................7Jumping...........................................................................................................................................................................................................7Kicking...........................................................................................................................................................................................................8Pre-programmed acrobatics...........................................................................................................................................................................................................8Battery...........................................................................................................................................................................................................8Photos...........................................................................................................................................................................................................9Videos.......................................................................................................................................................11Settings...........................................................................................................................................................................................................11Piloting...........................................................................................................................................................................................................11Speed...........................................................................................................................................................................................................11Audio...........................................................................................................................................................................................................11Product name...........................................................................................................................................................................................................12Wi-Fi...........................................................................................................................................................................................................12Versions.......................................................................................................................................................13Road plan...........................................................................................................................................................................................................13Defining a road plan...........................................................................................................................................................................................................15Managing road plans.......................................................................................................................................................16General information...........................................................................................................................................................................................................16Safety precautions and maintenance...........................................................................................................................................................................................................16Warning on invasion of privacy...........................................................................................................................................................................................................16Warranty...........................................................................................................................................................................................................17Modifications...........................................................................................................................................................................................................18Correct disposal of this Product
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................18Declaration of Conformity...........................................................................................................................................................................................................18Registered trademarks
4 Before starting Before startingNote: For easy reading, iPhone®, iPad® and other compatible telephones or tablets are referredto as 'smartphones' in the manual.Charging the battery1. Insert the battery into the battery compartment, label side downwards. 2. Connect the Parrot Jumping Sumo to your computer or to a USB charger using theUSB/micro-USB cable supplied. > The light located next to the button (indicated by an arrow on the imagebelow) lights up in red to indicate charging. The LED turns green when the batteryis fully charged.The battery takes about 1 hour 30 minutes to charge.To remove the battery: 1. Slightly lift the plastic part surrounding the battery. 2. Use the clips on the rear of the battery to help pull it out.
5Before startingNote: In order to ensure effective maintenance of the battery on the Parrot JumpingSumo,never leave the battery partly installed in the compartment.Switching the Parrot Jumping Sumo on and offInsert the battery into the battery compartment or press the button to switch theParrot Jumping Sumo on. Wait until the Parrot Jumping Sumo indicates that it is readyto be used and its LED eyes turn green.Press the button to switch the Parrot Jumping Sumo off. The LED eyes switch off.Downloading the applicationConnect to the App StoreSM or Google PlayTM and download the free FreeFlight 3application.Connecting a smartphone1. Switch the Parrot Jumping Sumo on.2. On your Smartphone, launch a search of the Wi-Fi® networks available:if you are using an iPhone or an iPad, select Settings > Wi-Fi if you are using an AndroidTM smartphone, select Settings > Wireless andnetworks > Wi-Fi.3. Select the network: JumpingSumo_xxxxx.4. Wait for your smartphone to connect to the Wi-Fi network of the Parrot JumpingSumo. This connection is generally represented by the Wi-Fi logo appearing on thesmartphone screen.5. Start the FreeFlight 3 application.> A list of the MiniDrones locatednear your smartphone appears. > The connection between yoursmartphone and the Parrot JumpingSumo is established automatically.See the Settings > Wi-Fi section forfurther information.
6 Piloting PilotingStart the FreeFlight 3 application then press FREE RIDE to pilot the Parrot JumpingSumo.At any time you can press < to return to the main menu.Piloting modeBefore you start, choose the piloting mode of the Parrot Jumping Sumo : by bringing its wheels together, you are opting for responsive piloting and will beable to weave in and out everywhere more easilyby separating its wheels, you are improving its stability.PositionsPress the key to switch to Jumper or Kicker position. Press down for 2 seconds onthe key to switch to Auto-balance position.Jumper position enables you to perform jumps forwards and upwards. The Kickerposition enables you to push away objects located in its path. Auto-balance positionmakes it easier for you to negotiate certain obstacles.
7PilotingNote: In order to avoid excessive wear to the rubber pad, use the Auto-balance position whenyou are rolling over rough surfaces.RollingUse the left-hand joystick to maneuver the Parrot Jumping Sumoforwards or backwards.Hold the left-hand joystick and tilt the smartphone to the left or rightto direct the Parrot Jumping Sumo to the left or right.On the screen, drag one finger from the center of the joystick towards ou in order to perform a quarter turn to the left or right. Drag one finger from the center of the joystick towards or inorder to perform a half turn via the left or right.JumpingSet the Parrot Jumping Sumo to Jumper position to perform jumps, then:Press to perform a high jump;Press to perform a long jump.Note: When the battery is low, it is no longer possible to perform jumps.Before performing a jump, the spring of the Parrot Jumping Sumo needs to becompressed. This compression may be performed just before a jump, in which case adelay of several seconds is necessary before executing. You also have the option of anticipating the jump by dragging the key to the left tocompress the spring, whilst continuing to use the Parrot Jumping Sumo. Once thecursor has returned to its original position you will be able to:jump forwards without delay by pushing ;jump upwards with a substantially reduced delay by pushing . The jump function is blocked as soon as you take hold of the Parrot Jumping Sumo .Warning: Avoid having the Parrot Jumping Sumo fall from a height greater than 1m. In orderto limit the breakage risk, we recommend that you have it descend in stages, at around 80cmat a time. Avoid making the Parrot Jumping Sumo jump if it is located on a fragile surface(e.g. a glass coffee table).KickingSet the Parrot Jumping Sumo to Kicker position to push an object away.Before pushing an object away, the spring of the Parrot Jumping Sumo needs to becompressed. This compression may be performed just before kicking, in which case a
8 Pilotingdelay of several seconds is necessary before executing. You also have the option of anticipating the kick by dragging the key to the left tocompress the spring, while continuing to use the Parrot Jumping Sumo. Once thecursor has returned to its original position, you will be able to push the object awaywithout delay. To do so:1. Ensure that the pad of the Parrot Jumping Sumo is in contact with the object to bekicked.2. Press . The kick function is blocked as soon as you take hold of the Parrot Jumping Sumo .Pre-programmed acrobaticsPress Animations to select and launch a pre-programmed movement or acrobatics.Press the key to interrupt acrobatics in progress.BatteryThe icon indicates the battery charge level of the Parrot Jumping Sumo. Thebattery life of the Parrot Jumping Sumo is around 20 mins. Note: The number of jumps performed can have a considerable impact on the battery life ofthe Parrot Jumping Sumo.When the battery is low, the indicator turns red and the Parrot Jumping Sumoemits a series of beeps. It is then no longer possible to perform jumps.PhotosIf you wish to save your photos to a USB key, connect a USB or micro-USB key (notsupplied) to the Parrot Jumping Sumo, using, if necessary, a USB/micro-USB cable(not supplied). Note: Before buying a micro-USB key, ensure that its dimensions enable it to be inserted intothe Parrot Jumping Sumo, (width less than 1.5cm, height less than 2.5cm).Press the key to take a photo. If a USB or micro-USB key is connected to the Parrot Jumping Sumo,the photos areautomatically saved to the USB or micro-USB key. If not, the photos are saved to theinternal memory of the Parrot Jumping Sumo. You can save several hundred photos tothe internal memory of the Parrot Jumping Sumo. You will no longer be able to take aphoto when the memory is full.
9PilotingTo retrieve or delete a photo:1. Press <.2. Press to display the context menu. 3. Press Internal memory.> A list of the photos saved to the internal memoryof the Parrot Jumping Sumo appears.4. Select one or more photos.5. Press Transfer to retrieve the photos on your smartphone or press Delete.> If you transfer the selected photos, a pop-up will then appear, asking youwhether you wish to delete them from the internal memory of the Parrot JumpingSumo.VideosConnect a USB or micro-USB key (not supplied) to the Parrot Jumping Sumo using, ifnecessary, a USB/micro-USB cable (not supplied). Ensure that the USB key connectedto the Parrot Jumping Sumo has at least 100Mb of free space available. Note: Before buying a micro-USB key, ensure that its dimensions enable it to be inserted intothe Parrot Jumping Sumo (width less than 1.5cm, height less than 2.5cm).Press the key to start or stop recording a video. The icon flashes while the videois recording.To retrieve or delete a video:1. Press <.2. Press to display the context menu. 3. Select your USB key.> A list of the videos recorded by the ParrotJumping Sumo appears.4. Select one or more videos.5. Press Transfer to retrieve the photos on your smartphone or press Delete.> If you transfer the selected videos, a pop-up will then appear, asking whether youwish to delete them from your USB key.
10 PilotingNote: If there is a USB or micro-USB key connected when you start up the Parrot JumpingSumo,the video will automatically begin recording when you press Free ride.
11Settings SettingsPress to get to the Parrot Jumping Sumo settings menu.At any time you can tap on to reset the device to its factory settings. this will alsodelete road plans and photos stored into the Parrot Jumping Sumo memory.Note : You can also reset to factory settings without using FreeFlight 3. To do so, turn on theParrot Jumping Sumo then hold down the for 12 seconds.PilotingUse the option Max rotation to define the maximum rotation speed of the ParrotJumping Sumo. If this value is low, the smartphone will need to be tilted significantly inorder to turn the Parrot Jumping Sumo. If this value is high, a slight tilt is all that'sneeded.Use the option Turn neutral zone to define the minimum tilt angle before the rotationbegins. SpeedUse the option Max speed to define the maximum speed of the Parrot Jumping Sumo.Use the option Speed neutral zone to define the joystick definition. If this value is low,moving your finger slightly on the left-hand joystick will be sufficient in order tomaneuver the Parrot Jumping Sumo forwards or backwards. If this value is high, a morepronounced movement of your finger will be necessary. AudioSelect the personality of the Parrot Jumping Sumo and set their audio volume.Product nameThe Product name option changes the name by which the Parrot Jumping Sumo will beseen by your smartphone and the other Wi-Fi peripherals. The name change will onlytake effect after restarting the Parrot Jumping Sumo.Note: The network name of the Parrot Jumping Sumo can only contain letters, numerals andunderscores ("_"). It must not exceed 32 characters in length.
12 SettingsWi-FiBefore starting, check your smartphone's instruction manual (or the technicalspecifications) to see whether it supports connection to the 5GHz Wi-Fi band. If itdoesn't, use the 2.4GHz Wi-Fi band only.The 5GHz Wi-Fi band generally ensures the best performance of the Parrot JumpingSumo because the 2.4GHz Wi-Fi band is more congested. The location settings enable the Wi-Fi parameters to be adapted according to thelegislation of the country selected. Depending on the mode (outdoor or indoor) andthe country selected, not all of the choices may be authorized. In certain countries, forexample, using the 5GHz Wi-Fi band may be prohibited in outdoor mode.In automatic mode, FreeFlight 3 automatically selects a channel according to thecountry, the mode (outdoor or indoor), the Wi-Fi band selected and the congestion ofthe channels. Should you encounter a problem with the quality level of the Wi-Ficonnection: 1. Select Manual mode.2. Select a non-overloaded channel using the information displayed in the diagram:each curve represents an access point and the height of a curve represents thesignal strength. So you should give preference to channel without curves or onewhich where the signal strength is low.The number of times (2 or 5) the LED eyes flash green when starting up the ParrotJumping Sumo indicates the Wi-Fi band used (2.4GHz or 5GHz). If your smartphone does not support connection to the 5GHz Wi-Fi band, you havethe option of manually switching the network generated by the Parrot Jumping Sumoto the 2.4GHz Wi-Fi band without using the application. To do this, press down for 3seconds on the button. VersionsThe screen General information enables you to display:the version number of the FreeFlight 3 application installed on your smartphone;the version number of the firmware installed on your Parrot Jumping Sumo ; the hardware version of your Parrot Jumping Sumo.
13Road plan Road planThe Road plan function enables you to program and save a ride for the Parrot JumpingSumo. To access this function, press Road plan.At any time you can press < to return to the main menu. The road plan is savedautomatically.Defining a road planNote: You have the option of creating your road plans without being connected to a ParrotJumping Sumo.No.Description1List of actionsDrag your finger to the right or left to scroll through the available actions.2Schematic representation of the environment in which the Parrot Jumping Sumois going to evolve
14 Road planEach square represents a zone of 1m2. Spread your fingers out on the plan to zoomin or pinch to zoom out.3Actions planned on your road plan4Trajectory of the Parrot Jumping SumoPress on an action and drag it into the right-hand column to add it to the road plan.The corresponding trajectory is displayed on the environment.On your road plan:press down on an action to modify its settings;press down for 2 seconds on an action and drag it to a new position to modify theorder of the actions within your road plan.IconAction of the Parrot Jumping SumoSetting(s)/commentsMoving forwardDefining the distance to be coveredFollowing a circular trajectoryWhen you define a circular trajectory,consider the circle within which it occurs. Inthe example opposite, to go from point A topoint B:the setting Angle will need to take thevalue of α (in degrees)the parameter Radius will need to take the value of 'r' (in meters)Modifying the speed Note: You may insert several speed-type actions with different values into theroad plan.Stopping Define the stopping lengthTaking a photoFilmingTo stop the recording, insert another action Saving, and select Off
15Road planChanging the positionSee the Positions section for further information.Performing a jump, kicking an object or loading the spring Modifying the color and luminosity of the eyesSelect the eyes and define the luminosity of the selected eye. To switch the eyes off, insert an action, defining the luminosity as 0%.Performing preprogrammed acrobaticsSelect the acrobatics type.Press to start the ride.Managing road plansAs you define a road plan, it is automatically saved.Press to access the list of road plans and display thesaved dates and times and their durations.Press to rename a road plan. Press to delete it.Press in the top right-hand corner to create a newroad plan.
16 General information General informationSafety precautions and maintenanceThe Parrot Jumping Sumo is not suitable for use by children under 14 years of age. Theuse of the Parrot Jumping Sumo in some public areas (train stations, trains, airportsetc.) may be prohibited. You should check whether the use of the Parrot JumpingSumo is permitted before using it in public areas or public transport. It is recommended to use the Parrot Jumping Sumo indoor. The Parrot Jumping Sumomay be irreversibly damaged if you allow sand or dust to penetrate it. Do not drive theParrot Jumping Sumo on water or on a wet surface. Do not use the Parrot JumpingSumo in wet conditions. Do not leave the Parrot Jumping Sumo in direct sunlight forlong periods, this could result in irreversible damages.Do not point the jumping mechanism or any object driven by the jumping mechanismtowards an individual or animal.Small parts may be swallowed. All materials for fastening or packing purposes are notpart of the product and should be discarded for children’s safety. Do not use spareparts and accessories other than those specified by Parrot.Warning on invasion of privacyRecording and circulating an image of an individual may constitute an infringement oftheir image and privacy for which you could be liable. Ask for authorisation beforefilming individuals, particularly if you want to keep your recordings and/or circulateimages on the Internet or any other medium. Do not circulate a degrading image or onewhich could undermine the reputation or dignity of an individual. The use of the ParrotJumping Sumo for surveillance or espionage is strictly forbidden and could result inyour prosecution under the law. Check that your use of the cameras on board theParrot Jumping Sumo complies with the legal provisions on the protection of privacy.WarrantyWithout prejudice to any applicable statutory warranty, Parrot warrants that the ParrotJumping Sumo will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 12-months from the initial date of purchase (excluding consumables which are warranted
17General informationduring 6 months from the initial date of purchase) upon presentation of proof ofpurchase to the retailer or to Parrot (including the date and place of purchase, productserial number). Return to retailer is not applicable in the USA - return shall be made toParrot. During the contractual warranty period, any defective product should bereturned in its original packaging to the retailer’s or Parrot’s after-sales service. Afterinspection of the product, Parrot will, at its sole discretion, either repair or replace thedefective part or product, excluding any other indemnification of any nature. Parrot’swarranty does not cover: defects due to damage caused by an accidental collision orfall; defects due to abnormal use of the product or if spare parts have been installedwithout following the recommendations and instructions provided by Parrot in thisguide or on www.parrot.com or if the Parrot Jumping Sumo has been customised by theend-user; defects caused by repairs carried out by the end-user or an unauthorisedthird party, except spare parts provided by PARROT; defects due to the use of spareparts not provided by PARROT in the original packaging.the use of spare parts notapproved by Parrot, in particular, the use of batteries not approved by Parrot ; defectscaused by any reason other than a defect in material or workmanship the gradual powerloss of the Parrot rechargeable battery (086x) over time, which does not constitute asa defect in material or workmanship, If upon technical tests being carried out anyproduct is found non defective we reserve the right to return such product to thesender at the sender’s cost and to levy a charge to cover Parrot’s technical test fees.Upon expiration of the 12-month warranty period or if the defect is not covered by thewarranty, any defective product can be returned to Parrot’s after-sales service in orderto be repaired or for a defective part to be replaced at the sender’s costs. Repair will becarried out only after acceptance of the corresponding quotation. Except in relation toconsumables, spare parts are subject to a 12 month warranty and are subject to thesame terms and conditions as those described above. The warranty does not cover:damage to non Parrot products, including devices used to operate the Parrot JumpingSumo.ModificationsThe explanations and specifications in this guide are given for information purposesonly and may be modified without prior notice. They are deemed to be correct at timeof going to press. The utmost care has been taken when writing this guide,as part of theaim to provide you with accurate information. However, Parrot shall not be heldresponsible for any consequences arising from any errors or omissions in the guide, norfor any damage or accidental loss of data resulting directly or indirectly from the use ofthe information herein. Parrot reserves the right to amend or improve the productdesign or user guide without any restrictions and without any obligation to notify users.
18 General informationAs part of our ongoing concern to upgrade and improve our products, the product thatyou have purchased may differ slightly from the model described in this guide. If so, alater version of this guide might be available in electronic format at Parrot’s website atwww.parrot.com.Correct disposal of this ProductThis marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not bedisposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life. To preventpossible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal,please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promotethe sustainable reuse of material resources. Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product,or their local government office, for details of where and how they can take this item forenvironmentally safe recycling. Business users should contact their supplier and theterms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product should not be mixed withother commercial wastes for disposal. Parrot Jumping Sumo is to be controlled via aWifi link superior to 20 centimeters in normal conditions.Declaration of ConformityParrot SA, 174 quai de Jemmapes, 75010 Paris, France, declare under their soleresponsibility that the product described in this user guide complies with technicalstandards EN 301489-17 (v2.2.1), EN 301489-1 (v1.9.2) EN300328 (v1.8.1), EN 301893(V1.7.1), EN71-1, EN71-2, EN71-3, EN62115, following the provision of the RadioEquipment, Telecommunication Equipment directive (1999/5/EC R&TTE), of theGeneral Safety directive (2001/95/EC) and of the RoHS directive (2011/65/EC).Registered trademarksParrot and the Parrot logo are registered trademarks of PARROT S.A. iPad and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and othercountries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. Google Play and Android are trademarks of Google Inc. Wi-Fi® is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance®. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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