QUADCOPTER DRONE WITH VIDEO CAMERA User’s Guide for Model DRC376 v1648-01
Warnings & Precautions Important Safety Instructions • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Read and follow all instructions. Keep these instructions for future reference. Heed all Warnings. Intended for children ages 14 and higher. Adult supervision is required. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. Before flying, always check the body, rotors, and battery for any damage or obstructions. Battery should be free from cracks or swelling.
Table of Contents FAA Registration – 4 Trim Adjustment – 15 Which UAS Must Be Registered? Who Can Register? What Do You Need to Register? Additional Info Setting Trim & Countering Drift Flying Tips & Features – 17 Tips for Safe Operation Speed Setting Flips & Tricks Headless Mode Auto-Reverse Factory Default Settings Sky Rider Falcon Pro – 5 Features Includes Orientation – 6 Troubleshooting – 20 Overview Remote Control Repair – 21 Camera – 8 Rotor Replacement Attach Camera Functions Parts – 22
FAA Registration As of December 21, 2015, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has mandated that all Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) of a certain weight must be registered with the FAA before flying outdoors. This includes aircraft commonly referred to as drones, quadcopters, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), and the like. The Online Registration fee is $5, but will be credited back to your account if the registration is completed within the first 30 days of ownership.
Sky Rider Falcon Pro Features • 360° flips & tricks • 2 speed settings • 6-axis gyroscope • .3 MP Camera (photo & video) with SD card slot • Control distance: up to 150 feet • Headless Mode • Auto-Reverse • LED navigation lights • Operating time: 6-8 minutes • Charge time: 60-80 minutes Includes • 2.
Orientation Overview Battery Bay/ Camera Mount (underside) Rotor Guard Landing Skids Rotors Red rotors indicate front of craft.
Remote Control Reset/Speed Press to change craft speed setting. Press and hold to reset craft to factory settings. Photo Press to take a photo. Video Press to take video. Pitch Trim Correct forward/ backward drift. Yaw Trim Correct left/right rotational drift. Left Control Stick Increase Throttle: push forward Decrease Throttle: pull backward Yaw/Spin: push left or right Auto-Reverse: press down Flip Press and move the Right Thumbstick to perform a flip. Roll Trim Correct left/ right drift.
Camera Attach Camera Mount the camera to the battery door by aligning the tab on the camera to the slot on the battery door. Open the battery door with the camera attached to access the inside of the door. Tighten the camera to the door using the included screws and screwdriver. Close the door when complete. Attach the camera’s power cable to the plug on the body. 8 Be sure to match the plugs correctly or damage may occur.
Functions Make sure the remote and the craft have been successfully paired (indicated by a red light on the remote) before attempting to use the camera. Video To record video, press the Video button on the remote. The indicator light will turn green for as long as the camera is recording. Press the video button again to stop recording video, the light will turn back to red. Photos To take a single image, press the Photo button once. The indicator light will turn from red to green, then back to red.
Batteries & Charging Battery Charging Procedure The craft’s lithium-polymer (Li-Po) battery must be charged before the unit can be flown. Before charging, be sure the craft and remote control are powered off. Failure to do so may result in injury. Step 1 Make sure the craft is powered OFF, then remove the battery cover. Step 2 Disconnect the power plugs connecting the battery to the craft. It is strongly recommended to remove the battery when charging. This will reduce the chance of damage or injury.
Step 4 Plug the charging cable into the USB port of a powered ON computer or USB power adapter (not included). The battery will now charge. AC/DC Charger Status LIGHT STATUS Red Light ON Charging Red Light OFF Ready Step 5 When charging is complete, reinstall the battery in its bay, reconnect the power plugs from the battery to the craft, and close the battery cover. Be sure to match the plugs correctly or damage may occur. Reminder: Do not charge batteries overnight.
Batteries & Charging Remote Control Battery Installation Use screwdriver (not included) and remove battery cover. Insert 6 x AA Batteries (not included).
Pre-Flight Calibration Craft/Remote Link Before flying, the craft and the remote must be linked together, and the gyroscopes on the craft must be allowed to calibrate to ensure smooth and level flight. Begin with the craft and remote powered OFF. Step 1 Place the craft on a flat and level surface. Step 2 Power the craft ON. The LED formation lights will blink in unison as the craft searches for a signal from the remote. Step 3 Power the remote control ON.
Pre-Flight Calibration Step 4 Push the Left Control Stick directly forward, wait for a chime to sound, then pull the stick directly backward, and wait for a second chime. When this last chime has sounded, the craft is calibrated and ready to fly. Step 5 Attempt a stable hover, low to the surface you started on. If you notice a tendency to drift, you may need to adjust the trim controls to fine tune the handling (see Trim Adjustment, pg.15). When You’re Done Flying...
Trim Adjustment Setting Trim & Countering Drift Even after the craft is calibrated, it may show a tendency to drift while airborne. Adjusting the trim will help counter this effect and allow you to better control the craft. To avoid potential damage, adjust the trim while in a stable hover, and do not make any sudden movements with the flight controls. Adjust one trim setting at a time to avoid confusion. Remember, the red LEDs /red rotors indicate the front of the craft.
Trim Adjustment Drift Type Solution Craft banks/rolls left or right. Adjust Roll Trim. Craft pitches/angles forward or backward. Adjust Pitch Trim.
Flying Tips & Features Tips for Safe Operation • Only fly in large, open spaces, such as a field or a very large indoor area, free of obstacles like power lines, trees, ceiling fans, etc. • When flying indoors, avoid walls and ceilings, as the craft will be drawn towards them if closer than 2 to 3 feet. • Stand behind the craft when first taking off, so that it and you are facing the same “forward” direction. This will make it easier to determine which direction it is flying.
Flying Tips & Features Flips & Tricks Before attempting any stunts, be sure that there is ample clear space around the craft, ideally 9 to 10 ft. in every direction. It is not recommended to attempt to flip around or through any obstacles, as this may result in unintended damage. To perform a flip, follow the diagram below. Press the Flip button then move the Right Control Stick in any direction. Craft will perform flip in the desired direction.
Factory Default Settings If the craft is experiencing difficulty flying or is behaving erratically, the craft and remote may need to have the factory default settings restored. Do not attempt to do this while flying. Safely land the craft before attempting this procedure. Press and hold the Reset button for 2-3 seconds. The formation lights will begin blinking, when they have stopped blinking and are solid again the factory reset is complete and the craft is ready to fly.
Troubleshooting If you are experiencing problems using or flying the hexacopter, consult this table. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTION Craft is unresponsive • No power to remote or craft • Poor contact between power plugs • Craft is out of receiver range • Check remote batteries, replace if needed • Check craft’s battery, be sure it is fully charged • Be sure the power plugs are firmly connected • Be sure the remote has an unobstructed line of sight to the craft • Remain within the remote’s 150 ft.
Repair REMINDER: Pilots are responsible for any damage caused by improper use. Rotor Replacement The craft comes with 4 replacement rotors, to be used if the originals are broken or badly damaged. To replace a rotor, use a small Phillips head screwdriver (included) and remove the screw connecting the rotor to the electric motor shaft. Remove the damaged rotor and replace it with a new one, then screw it back into place on the motor shaft, taking special care not to bend or break the shaft.
Parts Parts Replacement If any major components of the craft are damaged beyond repair, use the contact information on the next page to order replacements. The following parts are available for order.
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Company Information Contact Information Warranty Website: www.gpx.com See included 30 Day Warranty for warranty information. Warranty and the most up-to-date version of this User’s Guide can also be found at: http://gpx.com/drc376.html Email Support: prodinfo@dpiinc.com Email Parts: partsinfo@dpiinc.com Phone Support: 1-888-999-4215 International Support To download this User’s Guide in English, Spanish, and French, or to get answers to frequently asked questions, visit the support section at: www.gpx.
