• Skip to main content
  • Skip to secondary menu
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to secondary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • DroneRacingLife
  • DroneFlyers
  • Newsletter
DroneLife

DRONELIFE

Stay up to date on all the latest Drone News

  • News
  • Products
  • Industries
    • Agriculture
    • Construction
    • Delivery
    • Dual Use
    • Inspection
    • Public Safety
    • Surveying
  • Enthusiasts
  • Regulations
  • Business
  • Video
  • Podcasts

Parrot Adds Follow Me Functionality to Bebop 2 . . . for a price

November 8, 2016 by Frank Schroth 4 Comments

Bebop2.2A recent firmware and app update to the Parrot Bebop 2 delivers follow me functionality to Bebop operators. It is free to try in the upgraded FreeFlight Pro app for 15 days but after that you’ll have to pay to take advantage of the functionality.

Parrot touts the follow me tracking modes that they claim  state-of-the-art visual recognition and your smartphone’s GPS tracking technology. This technology allows your drone to adjust its position in real time so that you are always in the shot.

The new tracking technology features:

  • Precise framing via visual recognition
  • GPS enabled horizontal positioning
  • Altimeter vertical tracking which is dependent on the barometer setting of your cell phone. Unfortunately (for me, maybe not you) the link Parrot provides from their web page to a list compatible devices is in French.

In adding this functionality Parrot is looking to stay competitive with an increasing number of drones targeted at consumers who want to do what most consumers want to do – take selfies. And do it easily. And at an attractive price point. Follow me functionality is becoming somewhat standard and available from Airdog, Hexo+, DJI, 3DR, and Yuneec to name some. Skye Intelligence and Lily are two companies that have announced drones that focus on follow me technology at a low price point (e.g. ~$600 or less). For now Parrot’s biggest competition at this price point is the Yuneec Breeze. The Breeze can be found for $499 on Amazon, the Bebop2 for $425.

Like most drone manufacturers, Parrot insists on using their own unique terms for labeling the follow me flight paths. Everyone has an “orbit” path but Parrot has boomerang and parabola modes whereas Yuneec has journey mode. It would be great to see manufacturers agree on standard terminology.

You can learn more about the Parrot Bebop 2 here. Following is a promotional video from Parrot on the Follow Me functionality.


 

 

Frank Schroth
Frank Schroth

Frank Schroth is editor in chief of DroneLife, the authoritative source for news and analysis on the drone industry: it’s people, products, trends, and events.
Email Frank
TWITTER:@fschroth

Filed Under: Applications, Before You Buy, Enthusiasts, News Tagged With: Breeze, Parrot Bebop 2, Yuneec

Reader Interactions

Trackbacks

  1. Nissan SUV Will Ship Standard With Parrot Drone - Drone Flights R Us says:
    June 4, 2017 at 8:22 pm

    […] Bebop 2 quadcopter. Retailing for around $450, the Bebop 2 is a consumer-level drone that includes “follow me” GPS and visual tracking […]

    Reply
  2. A Drone Buying Guide for Cyber Monday - DFW FlyBy PhotograpghyDFW FlyBy Photograpghy | Drone Services & Aerial Cinematography – FAA Approved says:
    November 27, 2016 at 11:10 am

    […] Parrot Adds Follow Me Functionality to Bebop 2 […]

    Reply
  3. Parrot Adds Follow Me Functionality to Bebop 2 . . . for a price | AllDrones.com says:
    November 8, 2016 at 10:47 am

    […] post Parrot Adds Follow Me Functionality to Bebop 2 . . . for a price appeared first on […]

    Reply
  4. Parrot Adds Follow Me Functionality to Bebop 2 . . . for a price | Drone, UAV, Quadcopter a Multi Rotor News says:
    November 8, 2016 at 10:24 am

    […] post Parrot Adds Follow Me Functionality to Bebop 2 . . . for a price appeared first on […]

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Primary Sidebar

LATEST

Drones in Disaster: Why No-Fly Zones Matter During Texas Flood Rescue

When disaster strikes, drones can be a lifeline—providing critical aerial views, helping first responders find survivors, and supporting rescue operations.…

Continue Reading Drones in Disaster: Why No-Fly Zones Matter During Texas Flood Rescue

Red Cat Holdings and Palladyne AI on the Drone Radio Show: Multi-Drone Collaboration

From Battlefield to Business: The Rise of Collaborative Autonomous Drones Geoff Hitchcock, Chief Revenue Officer at Red Cat Holdings, and…

Continue Reading Red Cat Holdings and Palladyne AI on the Drone Radio Show: Multi-Drone Collaboration

Drones on the Frontline: ParaZero’s Air-Drop Parachute System Brings Blood to the Battlefield

ParaZero develops parachute system to deliver blood to troops in the field By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A system…

Continue Reading Drones on the Frontline: ParaZero’s Air-Drop Parachute System Brings Blood to the Battlefield

Quad Nations Launch Critical Minerals Initiative: What It Means for the Drone Industry

This week, the United States, Japan, India, and Australia—collectively known as the Quad—announced the launch of the Quad Critical Minerals…

Continue Reading Quad Nations Launch Critical Minerals Initiative: What It Means for the Drone Industry

Skyways Secures $5 Million to Boost Production of Autonomous Cargo Drones

New Funding Accelerates Delivery of V3 Aircraft for U.S. Department of Defense Skyways, an Austin-based designer and manufacturer of long-range…

Continue Reading Skyways Secures $5 Million to Boost Production of Autonomous Cargo Drones

DJI Launches Power 2000: Compact, High-Capacity Portable Power Station

New Model Offers Fast Charging and Versatile Power Solutions for Home, Travel, and Content Creation DJI, a global leader in…

Continue Reading DJI Launches Power 2000: Compact, High-Capacity Portable Power Station

Are RTK Modules a cyber weak spot for Drones? Sure hope not.

Examining the Cybersecurity Risks and Resilience of RTK Modules in Drone Navigation Systems by DRONELIFE Contributor T. Seth Ford (Drone615,…

Continue Reading Are RTK Modules a cyber weak spot for Drones? Sure hope not.

Dronescape: What Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” Means for the Commercial and Dual-Use Drone Industry

Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill and Drones The reconciliation package formally titled the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) is best…

Continue Reading Dronescape: What Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” Means for the Commercial and Dual-Use Drone Industry

LIFT Launches Drone Innovation Program in Puerto Rico

Empowering Local Engineering Students and Advancing National Security LIFT, a national advanced manufacturing innovation institute supported by the Department of…

Continue Reading LIFT Launches Drone Innovation Program in Puerto Rico

Last Chance to Share Your Voice: Drone Industry Survey Extended

DRONEII extends global survey to capture more insights from drone professionals worldwide Drone Industry Insights (DRONEII) has announced a two-week…

Continue Reading Last Chance to Share Your Voice: Drone Industry Survey Extended

Secondary Sidebar

Footer

SPONSORED

Inspired Flight Gremsy IF800 VIO F1 drones geo week

What Will It Take to Strengthen U.S. Drone Manufacturing? A Conversation with Inspired Flight’s CEO

Global Mapper Mobile data collection

Collection Ground Control Points with Global Mapper Mobile

Military Drone Mapping Solutions

How SimActive’s Correlator3D™ is Revolutionizing Military Mapping: An Exclusive Interview with CEO Philippe Simard

Photogrammetry Accuracy Standards

SimActive Photogrammetry Software: Enabling Users to Meet Accuracy Standards for Over 20 Years

NACT Engineering Parrot ANAFI tether indoor shot

Smart Tether for Parrot ANAFI USA from NACT Engineering

Blue Marble, features global mapper, features Blue Marble

Check Out These New Features in Global Mapper v25 from Blue Marble

About Us | Contact Us | Advertise With Us | Write for Us | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service

The Trusted Source for the Business of Drones.

This website uses cookies and third party services. By clicking OK, you are agreeing to our privacy policy. ACCEPT

Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
SAVE & ACCEPT