I think part of the problem was shown actually in the unboxing - the color tabs on the props were alined with the motors they were supposed to be attached to :) Unfortunately, I noticed you just removed the caps and the little paper tabs off the propellers making it much more difficult to get the right blades in the right place on an open and go situation :)
Another tip maybe. I use the propeller tool to hold the motor and turn the propeller to tighten instead of turning the tool. This way it is easier to hold the tool correctly placed on the screws. On the 2 motors with the raised central pin, it is (should be) impossible to place a propeller without a hole. So if you place these first, the remaining propellers are always in the good position.
The way I understood the manual when I first setup my Bb2 the illustrated white prop in the manual with the dark center represents the whit blade with solid middle. So I started with that one and from experience with other quad copters you got diagonal from that one with the black blade with solid middle.
If you have a difficult time installing a propeller, you can use a 2mm allen wrench to loosen the three small screws one or two turns. Tighten after installation.
LOL. Yeah, we are like big kids that can't wait to play with our new toys without reading/understanding things first. I remember on my first flight I had a prop that wasn't clicked in properly and that blade flew off during flight. Good thing these Bebop2's are durable as hell.
the props dont need to be tight, just fitted to the correct motor, two motors have pins which protrude through the props with the holes in them, once the correct props are fitted to the motors just turn the tool to lock them in, the motors turn in the direction that keeps pressure against the locked position, i suspect you fitted the wrong props to the wrong motors at first, if you look it makes perfect sense and is a good idea for quick release props
The props with the hole go on the motors with the PIN that goes through the hole in the blade. Very simple. By the way, you sound like Eddie Finnerty from the show "Grounded for Life".
Thanks for taking the time and effort to make this video. I'm sure many people benefited from it. Its sad that some people have to criticize a persons effort. Makes one wonder if they would/could make a video. Thanks again...
Well when I bought my Bebop 2 I found that not only would the battery in the Sky Controlled 2 not hold a charge, but had an obsolete battery in it which could not be replaced. Parrot told me they would replace the controller with one that had the new style battery. That was over a month ago. Finally they told me to send them my old controller and they would replace it, that was two weeks and two phone calls ago, and I still have heard nothing and I have no controller at all. Might be a good drone as long as you don't have trouble with it.
i know this video is a few years old now but the reason i'm watching this video is the blade placement, just bought the Parrot because it was on special. i obviously put the blades on wrong because i nearly lost a finger , instructions hand hold lift off , don't do it . damaged the blades after a few other attempts, i wish the instructions where more clearer, maybe they should say watch related RUclips videos first,
Must be a male thing, I read the instructions first and lined up colored stickers to colored motor caps then realized there was a pin either level or protruding that showed which prop went where, and all my props are black. Thanks for the video though.
Altough is kinda obvious how to mount the blades in this Drone (they have colour caps when you take them out of the box), you are not the first person having trouble with them, i've seen other youtubers struggling to mount the blades in the correct way.
"I am a 1st time drone user....I had never flown any of these drones...not the kinda scenario where you're going to sit and read the manual..." Dude.. #1 - You have to register this drone with the FAA - aka Federal Government?! #2 - It costs upwards of $300 bucks #3 - You are taking on TONS of possible liability by flying a drone #4 - IT'S YOUR FIRST DRONE!!! This is the perfect scenario for you to READ THE MANUAL AND RESEARCH THE PRODUCT before you do anything! By the way...the manual shows the ABCD positions which are marked on the individual props.
I got excited! It was during Christmas, but yes, you make some valid points. Thats the point of this video, to share information so that others can learn from my mistakes. Thanks for the good comment.
@louididdy - Just like you, I was a rookie so I feel your pain. It also took me a good number of minutes before I realized that the propellers are of the open-top and closed-top kind corresponding to a protruding pin and a depressed pin, respectively. Most first-time users would go straight to the user (owner's) manual. Parrot's user manual clearly lack those significant details. Shame on Parrot. However, I did not make your silly mistake of ignoring the tightness required of the propellers in flight. With or without detailed instructions, my common sense dictated that something wrong is bound to happen if I fly the drone with loose propellers.
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I think part of the problem was shown actually in the unboxing - the color tabs on the props were alined with the motors they were supposed to be attached to :) Unfortunately, I noticed you just removed the caps and the little paper tabs off the propellers making it much more difficult to get the right blades in the right place on an open and go situation :)
Nethfel Wow! Great observation, I was like, "what are these funny stickers for?" Haha! I'm going to revisit that, thanks!
Another tip maybe. I use the propeller tool to hold the motor and turn the propeller to tighten instead of turning the tool. This way it is easier to hold the tool correctly placed on the screws. On the 2 motors with the raised central pin, it is (should be) impossible to place a propeller without a hole. So if you place these first, the remaining propellers are always in the good position.
Same here. I found it is a LOT easier just holding the screws still and turning the propeller itself.
The way I understood the manual when I first setup my Bb2 the illustrated white prop in the manual with the dark center represents the whit blade with solid middle. So I started with that one and from experience with other quad copters you got diagonal from that one with the black blade with solid middle.
If you have a difficult time installing a propeller, you can use a 2mm allen wrench to loosen the three small screws one or two turns. Tighten after installation.
LOL. Yeah, we are like big kids that can't wait to play with our new toys without reading/understanding things first.
I remember on my first flight I had a prop that wasn't clicked in properly and that blade flew off during flight. Good thing these Bebop2's are durable as hell.
the props dont need to be tight, just fitted to the correct motor, two motors have pins which protrude through the props with the holes in them, once the correct props are fitted to the motors just turn the tool to lock them in, the motors turn in the direction that keeps pressure against the locked position, i suspect you fitted the wrong props to the wrong motors at first, if you look it makes perfect sense and is a good idea for quick release props
I wasn't aware, makes sense, thanks for the input.
The props with the hole go on the motors with the PIN that goes through the hole in the blade. Very simple. By the way, you sound like Eddie Finnerty from the show "Grounded for Life".
glad it wasn't only me who was vaguely confused by the manual...... I am not in a rush to fly mine... It's going on Holiday with me
the props with a hole go front right and back left as the ones without a hole go front left and back right ok?.
Thats right! It took me a while to figure that out, I just wanted to fly it!
It makes the difference!
Thanks for taking the time and effort to make this video. I'm sure many people benefited from it. Its sad that some people have to criticize a persons effort. Makes one wonder if they would/could make a video. Thanks again...
abenwinUT Wee Thank you for taking the time to share a positive message. Have a great week.
I was told use other propeller instead of propeller tool
I'd be lying if I didn't mess this up either due to excitement.
Your screen name is amazing, haha!
When flying an object that could hurt yourself and other people, READ the Directions. I'm sure many have made the same mistake so don't feel bad.
Well when I bought my Bebop 2 I found that not only would the battery in the Sky
Controlled 2 not hold a charge, but had an obsolete battery in it which could not be
replaced. Parrot told me they would replace the controller with one that had the new style
battery. That was over a month ago. Finally they told me to send them my old controller
and they would replace it, that was two weeks and two phone calls ago, and I still have
heard nothing and I have no controller at all. Might be a good drone as long as you don't
have trouble with it.
i know this video is a few years old now but the reason i'm watching this video is the blade placement, just bought the Parrot because it was on special. i obviously put the blades on wrong because i nearly lost a finger , instructions hand hold lift off , don't do it . damaged the blades after a few other attempts, i wish the instructions where more clearer, maybe they should say watch related RUclips videos first,
Must be a male thing, I read the instructions first and lined up colored stickers to colored motor caps then realized there was a pin either level or protruding that showed which prop went where, and all my props are black. Thanks for the video though.
Thanks for sharing 👍
Speak louder?
Closer to the mike?
Avoid useless background music?
Avoid tiny reverberating rooms?
Thank you :)
I hadn't thought of the room size, thanks.
Dont forget to balance your props, like balancing your tires!
How do you know when it's time to do that?
louididdy I do it every time I get new props. I have a bb1 as well as a bb2 and I do it for both
I have been using the same props from the start. I haven't even used the spare ones yet. How often do you switch out the props for new ones?
louididdy only if they get worn or beat up
You can't just use a regular prop balancer on these. two of them don't have center holes. You cannibalize a spare engine to make one.
Altough is kinda obvious how to mount the blades in this Drone (they have colour caps when you take them out of the box), you are not the first person having trouble with them, i've seen other youtubers struggling to mount the blades in the correct way.
Read the manual before use I'm sure it says that Eager Beaver. Lucky you didn't CRASH it.
I did end up crashing it anyway, hahaha! See my other videos.
In his defense, the manual isn't very in-depth to say the least.
"I am a 1st time drone user....I had never flown any of these drones...not the kinda scenario where you're going to sit and read the manual..."
Dude..
#1 - You have to register this drone with the FAA - aka Federal Government?!
#2 - It costs upwards of $300 bucks
#3 - You are taking on TONS of possible liability by flying a drone
#4 - IT'S YOUR FIRST DRONE!!!
This is the perfect scenario for you to READ THE MANUAL AND RESEARCH THE PRODUCT before you do anything!
By the way...the manual shows the ABCD positions which are marked on the individual props.
I got excited! It was during Christmas, but yes, you make some valid points. Thats the point of this video, to share information so that others can learn from my mistakes. Thanks for the good comment.
Yeah...I got excited on my first one...It got out of my control and sight...haven't seen it since. I guess I had a "lesson"!
THAT MUSUC REALY MADE NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO HEAR WHAT YOU ACTUALLY TALKING ABOUT..?????
wow a video about propellers. seriously? you didn't know you need to make sure the props are tight?
blake thorndike Yup, I was a rookie. Sorry to disappoint you, are you going to get over it?
@louididdy - Just like you, I was a rookie so I feel your pain. It also took me a good number of minutes before I realized that the propellers are of the open-top and closed-top kind corresponding to a protruding pin and a depressed pin, respectively. Most first-time users would go straight to the user (owner's) manual. Parrot's user manual clearly lack those significant details. Shame on Parrot. However, I did not make your silly mistake of ignoring the tightness required of the propellers in flight. With or without detailed instructions, my common sense dictated that something wrong is bound to happen if I fly the drone with loose propellers.
7 minutes to discuss those 2 things is way too long. You could have covered everything you wanted to say in 15 secs.
Daniel Kwan But then I'd be broke bro. It's about that "watch time" and the dollars.
sound is brutal. dog speak up
speak up yo
If he could speak up louder, and stop that trailing off habit almost every sentence. That would help the viewers understand him better.
what is this about?? Waste time