nodecopter-com/compass/setup_the_drones.md

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Setup

Before having your NodeCopter event, you should follow these few steps to set the drones up:

• install the FreeFlight app on iOS or Android device
• Unbox every drone, check for damages
• Turn on the drone by putting the battery in
• Connect to the drone's WiFi with your smartphone
• open up the FreeFlight app

Upgrade the firmware

• See if "AR.DRONE UPDATE" background is dark grey. If so, press it and upgrade the firmware of the drone
• wait for the restart and see if all four LEDs are green

Rename the WiFi

• Go to "PILOTING"
• Go to settings (the little cog next to the battery status)
• Change to WiFi name to something meaningful
• Turn the drone off
• Put a sticker/label on the bottom of the drone with the WiFi name