Regulatory Filings • Nov 3, 2016
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Parrot Bebop 2 pilots will benefit from an enhanced experience thanks to new tracking features.
Parrot has launched an accurate and reliable 'follow me' in-app feature with an industry-first application of visual tracking, in conjunction with the piloting smartphone's GPS and barometer*. Running, climbing, extreme sports or cycling with family, Parrot Bebop 2 follows you everywhere and keeps you in the center of the action.
The new tracking feature within the FreeFlight Pro app is the most accurate and reliable on the market. Developed by Parrot, the 'follow me' feature combines three parameters: visual tracking, smartphone GPS, and barometer*.
The 'follow me' feature developed by Parrot provides two modes of operation:
Once airborne, using the user friendly interface of the app, the pilot can set the flight altitude, distance from the subject (5 meters as a minimum), video angle and identify yourself as the subject to track. Once the settings are locked, you no longer need your phone. Walk, run, or cycle… The drone will pilot itself, and will follow you like your shadow, keeping you at the center of the frame without intervention from the pilot. Are you a climbing or mountain biking fan? Easy! The barometer* will activate the 'Climb' mode which will reinforce the precision of the tracking and will adjust the flight altitude in real time.
Over-piloting: At any time, using your smartphone, you can take control of the drone and adjust the flight altitude, distance between you and the drone and the camera angle.
Parabola: the drone performs a parabola over you (rises 10 meters high above departure altitude in an arch, keeping you in the center of the frame)
Boomerang: the drone moves forward and goes back 30 meters, moving on the axis of the camera
In this mode, the app uses advanced visual tracking algorithms for keeping the target at the center of the frame.
You pilot the drone and, without intervention, the angle of the Bebop 2 camera is adjusted, providing you with perfect framing of your target.
When the drone is managing a stationary flight, the angle of the camera is readjusted and the Bebop 2 will rotate on its axis, following the subject and maintaining the frame.
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Availability: 'follow me' feature with GPS and visual tracking by Parrot is available for iOS within the FreeFlight Pro application as an in-app purchase: £14.99 (after a 15 day free trial)
(Android version available in December)
To fully enjoy Parrot drone, Parrot recalls some common rules:
Access safety instructions here.
Parrot recommends you always take note of local rules in additional to federal regulations.
For more information, visit http://www.parrot.com or contact:
PARROT
Fabien Laxague - Vanessa Loury [email protected] / [email protected] Tel. +33 (0)1 48 03 89 83 / +33 (0)6 80 90 97 59 Tel. +33 (0)1 48 03 60 58 / +33 (0)6 86 56 81 33
Kaizo – UK PR Contacts Alex McDonald – Laura Blott – Zoe Taylor [email protected] Tel. +44 (0)203 176 4700
Founded in 1994 by Henri Seydoux, Parrot creates, develops and markets high tech wireless products for the retail and professional markets. The company operates in 3 main sectors:
Parrot, headquartered in Paris, currently employs over 1000 people worldwide and generates the majority of its revenues outside of France. The company is listed on Euronext Paris (FR0004038263 – PARRO) since 2006.
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