The original Parrot Bebop Drone (released around late 2014) is a lightweight, app-controlled quadcopter designed for both indoor and outdoor flight, featuring a 14-megapixel fisheye camera with 3-axis digital image stabilization.
Here are the key specifications for the original Parrot Bebop Drone:
Camera & Imaging
Sensor: 14 megapixels, 1/2.3" CMOS.
Lens: 180° fisheye lens (6 optical elements).
Video Resolution: Full HD 1080p (1920 x 1080p) at 30 frames per second.
Photo Resolution: 4096 x 3072 pixels (JPEG, RAW/DNG formats).
Stabilization: 3-axis digital image stabilization.
Flight Performance
Flight Time: Approximately 11–12 minutes per battery.
Max Speed: ~29 mph / 47 km/h.
Maximum Range: Up to 984 ft (300 meters) without Skycontroller, up to 1.25 miles (2 km) with Skycontroller.
Motors: 4 brushless outrunner motors.
Structure & Hardware
Weight: 380g without hull, 400g with indoor hull.
Dimensions: 28 x 32 x 3.6 cm (without hull).
Material: ABS plastic reinforced with fiberglass (15%).
Internal Storage: 8 GB Flash memory.
Sensors: GPS (GLONASS+GALILEO), Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Magnetometer, Ultrasound (up to 5-8m), Vertical camera for ground speed.
Connectivity & Control
Control Method: FreeFlight 3 app (iOS, Android, Windows Phone) via Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi: MIMO dual-band (2.4 GHz & 5 GHz).
Optional Controller: Parrot Skycontroller (provides physical joysticks and increased range).
Key Features
Return Home: GPS-enabled automatic return to take-off point.
Included Safety: EPP hulls (protective shells) for indoor use.
Emergency Mode: Propellers stop automatically in a collision or emergency.
The original Bebop was often bundled with two 1200mAh LiPo batteries to mitigate the short flight time.