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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