Maverick User Manual Model: PFBD95 Thank you for choosing ProFlight. Please read this user manual before using this drone and keep it safe for future reference.
CONTENTS Safety…………………………………………………………………………………3 Battery Charging…………………………………………………………………4 Installing Controller Batteries……………………………………………..5 Transmitter Diagram…………………………………………………………..6 Folding the Arms..……………………………………………………………….6 Fitting Propeller Guards………………………………………………………7 Propeller Installation…………………………………………………………..7 Preparing for First Flight……………………………………………………..8 Binding of Radio Transmitter and Receiver…………………………8 Flight Instructions……………………………………………………………….
SAFETY Read the entire instruction manual and familiarise yourself with the product and all its features before operating. Failure to operate the product correctly can result in damage to the product, surroundings or even serious injury. This product is not a toy and must be operated with caution and common sense. It requires some basic mechanical knowledge. This product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision.
Do not store battery or drone in a car or direct sunlight. If stored in a hot environment, the battery can be damaged or even catch fire. Never use any other type of battery charger other than the one supplied with the drone. Failure to charge the battery with a compatible charger may cause fire resulting in personal injury and/or property damage. Never exceed the recommended charge rate. When a Li-Po battery is discharged below 3.7V, the battery may be damaged and may no longer accept a charge.
Plug the charger into a USB socket before attaching the battery. When the charger is plugged into the USB slot and charging the LED will illuminate RED. When the battery is fully charged the LED will go out. Charging should take around 60-70 minutes. DO NOT leave the battery unattended whilst charging.
Transmitter Diagram Folding the Arms Please fold up the arms in the order 1 – 4 following the diagram below. The arms are unfolded by following the reverse of the above, until the arms click into place.
Fitting Propeller Guards Carefully remove the blanking plate by levering it out using a fingernail or blunt screwdriver. Push the propeller guide into the slot, pressing down where indicated on the centre diagram to prevent damage to the guard. Propeller Installation Insert the propeller over the motor spindle and use a screwdriver to tighten the screw, then push the silver cap into position over the screw. Removal is the reverse of the above, first carefully removing the silver cap with a blunt object.
Preparing for First Flight 1. Make sure both the transmitter and aircraft batteries are sufficiently charged. 2. Find a suitable place to fly the aircraft, away from people, buildings and vehicles. 3. Make sure the throttle stick is centred before turning on the transmitter. Binding of Radio Transmitter & Receiver 1. Place the aircraft on a flat surface and insert the battery into the aircraft, place the drone on a level surface, and turn it on using the button on the underside 2. Turn on the controller.
Flight Instructions Before your first flight make sure you are familiar with the controls of the aircraft. Left Joystick – Throttle & Rudder Right Joystick – Elevator & Aileron The aircraft can only take off and land by pressing the take off / land button (click once to take off and once to land). Once the aircraft is airborne it will hold a steady hover, you are now in control of the aircraft and can use the left and right sticks to control it.
Flight Adjustment When you lift the Drone into the air, If the aircraft drifts in a particular direction you can trim the controls using the trim buttons. Select the trim key opposite the direction of drift. Trimming is always needed before your first flight. Auto Trim To recover the drone back to the original factory settings for trim. Press and hold the two levers in the direction shown on the diagram for a few seconds. The lights on the drone will start to flash to confirm this has completed.
Aircraft Functions and Features One Key Return The aircraft can be made to return in a fixed direction by pressing and holding the return button. When the aircraft is turned on it will remember the direction it is oriented and upon activation of the Smart Return feature it will fly back in that direction. NOTE: Be careful to orientate the aircraft with the rear tail facing towards you if you want the aircraft to fly back towards you using the smart return mode.
360 Flip Before attempting a flip, please make sure the drone is at least 3 meters above the floor and 3 metres below a ceiling. Press the flip button on the controller, it will make a bleep, then press the right lever in the direction you want the drone to flip. Speed Control The drone has 3 speed settings. It will initially be set at 25%. By pressing the speed button the speed of the drone can be adjusted. The controller will bleep to indicate the speed it is set at after the button has been pressed.
Camera The built in camera of the drone records direct to your smart device. See the next page for smart device application instructions. When in flight, the two tail lights on the drone will flash once when a photo is taken, and will repeatedly flash when recording a video. There are two buttons on the controller. The photo button, will save a snapshot directly to your smart devices gallery, and the video button will start recording a video. Pressing the video button again will stop the video.
APP The camera App can be downloaded by scanning the below QR code or search for XSW UFO in your App Store: Android iOS To connect the aircraft to your mobile device: turn on the aircraft and go to settings on your mobile device. Open the WiFi settings and search for a device starting with WiFiUFO-. Select it and wait for it to connect. Open the XSW UFO App and click “Play”. This will lead you to the control screen and show the view of the camera.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 10 15 12 13 16 14 17 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Exit Take photo Start / Stop Recording Video Video / Photo Playback Speed Settings Toggle take off / Landing controls Use phones gyroscope for control Toggle On Screen Controls Maintain altitude, and control using left lever 10. Settings 18 19 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. Take Off 360 Flip Left control stick Land Right control stick Pitch Trim 17. Yaw Trim 18. Emergency Stop / Cut power to motors 19.
Troubleshooting Problem 1 The lights on the aircraft are flashing but it does not respond to the control 2 The aircraft blades turn but it will not take off 3 The aircraft shakes in flight 4 The aircraft won’t fly using the App. 5 Camera not working in App 1. 2. 1. 2. 3. Cause The aircraft and transmitter are not connected. Insufficient battery power. Insufficient battery power. The blades are distorted. Take off button not pressed. The blades are damaged/distorted 1. Aircraft not connected to App. 2.
UK Support http://www.proflightuk.co.uk/support/ If you have been through the troubleshooting, and the unit is failing to operate, our service line can be contacted on: 0871 971 3141 Office hours: 9AM - 5PM Monday to Friday www.prolightuk.co.
