THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING METAFLY INSTRUCTION MANUAL To read imperatively before first use. 14 + years old. THIS IS NOT A TOY! - Ultra light weight less than 10 g - Custom developed micro coreless motor 1.
WARRANTY: This product is warranted against defects in material and workmanship under normal use for thirty (30) days from the date of purchase (Keep your purchase receipt). For any questions regarding this product, please contact our customer service by email at: contact@bionicbird.com. You can find video instructions at www.bionicbird.com. XTIM SARL – 77 rue de Lyon 13015 MARSEILLE FRANCE email: contact @mybionicbird.com website: www.bionicbird.
PARTS INCLUDED 1/ METAFLY STANDARD 1 complete MetaFly kit and its transmitter: 3
2/ METAFLY UPGRADED KIT additional parts: MetaFly upgrade kit includes the standard kit + these add-ons (extra wings special edition, USB charger, nomad charger): BATTERIES: MetaFly (onboard): 3.7 Volt 1 cell 58 mAh Li-Po (1,6g) included Transmitter: 4AA, 1.5 volts - NOT INCLUDED Nomad charger (upgrade kit only): 3.7 volt 1 cell Li-Po 800 mAh. Allows up to 15 recharges outdoor.
ASSEMBLING YOUR METAFLY Legs, wings, tail and rudder must be assembled to MetaFly’s body. It is very simple if you follow strictly the instructions below but might be tricky if you don’t. Please proceed with care as all parts are tiny, and make sure you wear your reading eyeglasses (if needed). 1/ LEGS 1 - Slide the “hook” at the end of the leg below the screw head (the screws come already assembled on the frame).
1 - Snap the tail end into its hole by pushing following the arrow direction until you feel a “click”. Mind your fingers position as shown on the picture. (hold the tail always close to the base, which is robust). 2 – Once in position, rotate the tail up to a vertical position, then 3 – slide your forefinger down at maximum to press it backward into the final position.
3/ WINGS Select the right wing for the right side and the left wing for the left side (the upper side of the wing is the one printed). 1 – At rear, snap the back of the wing on the round knob of the steering mechanism. 2 - Align the wing bone with the shoulder and insert it in the slot. You should feel a click, meaning that the wing is correctly inserted. NB: Always hold the wings by the base, which is robust.
Insert the rudder end by pressing it up on the tube at the end of the steering system, while holding the upper side of this tube with the other hand’s forefinger to balance the force. Spread the spring ends if necessary, they must stay outside of the rudder end.
(saving battery power). Transmitter low batteries warning: If the power button starts flashing fast, you should replace the batteries. Note: Most of the time, the transmitter batteries become low during the charging process. The charging will be stopped and MetaFly will not be fully charged. It is then impossible to recharge MetaFly again without replacing the batteries. III - CHARGING METAFLY ON THE TRANSMITTER Turn on the power of the transmitter by pushing on the power button.
The CHARGE indicator (green LED) is flashing and the power button LED turns off: MetaFly is charging When the CHARGE indicator stops flashing MetaFly is fully charged. IV - CHARGING METAFLY ON THE USB CHARGE DEVICE (UPGRADE KIT ONLY) The process is the same, and you’ll use the USB cable to connect either our nomad charger (upgrade kit only), an USB port or a mobile phone USB wall charger to the charge device.
V – FLYING YOUR METAFLY Conditions of use: Indoor use doesn't require any conditions except a room big enough to fly around without obstacle. Outdoor use requires adapted weather conditions, ideally no wind at all (recommended for beginner, compulsory to balance wings, see below), and no rain. For an experienced user, wind up to 8 mph is acceptable, if it's steady. It is advised to choose an open area, far from trees or buildings, which could create whirlwinds.
B - Adjusting the tail - MetaFly flying speed The tail angle is adjustable (5 notches), making possible to adjust the flying speed of MetaFly. To change the notch, just push or pull the base of the tail. * For indoor flights, in a confined space, or for slow flights: set the tail in a high position (choose 5 or 4) * For outdoor flights, in a big space or for fast flights: adjust the tail in a low position (1 to 3).
from your hand, before to attempt take-offs from the floor. Launching from hand: Push the throttle stick 75% of the way up. Always point MetaFly facing the wind, launch it from your hand with a gentle horizontal toss. Let it gain some altitude before trying any turns. If it flies downward, you can try with the tail one notch higher. Take-off from the floor or from a table: It requires a smooth surface, so that the legs ends can slide properly. In some cases, increasing the throttle gradually is necessary.
power off (MetaFly LED turns Off), although MetaFly’s switch is still ON. No problem, when you’ll put the MetaFly back on charge, it will be reactivated. D- First flight - Triming the wings From the very first flight, it is essential to check the wings balance, and to adjust it if needed. If while flying, you notice the following unbalanced flight: *Immediately when launched, the MetaFly turns to one side and go directly to the ground (big unsteadiness).
unchanged (base position). Try flying the MetaFly again, and if necessary, repeat the process until you get a straight flight or an acceptable slight turn. Your MetaFly is now balanced and its performance is optimized. NB: Flying with tail set in a high (5) or low (1) position may require a different wing adjustment. In order to fly the MetaFly with tail in high position in a confined space and keep a precise control, it is recommended to do a very precise wing adjustment with the tail in that position.
www.bionicbird.com, FAQ or parts pages. You may also try to find help within the community (Facebook – Youtube especially). IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT THE USE OF METAFLY It is strongly recommended to charge the MetaFly at least at 50% of the battery capacity before to store it after use, the battery life shall be shortened if not. At cold temperature, the batteries or rechargeable batteries you use inside the transmitter are losing most of their power.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS: Length: Wingspan: Weight: Radio: Battery not included: Rechargeable battery pack: Charge: Flight Duration: Charge time: Range: Frequency: Binding technology: Unloaded motor speed: Full loaded motor speed: Wing flapping speed: Wing amplitude: Ratio weight/wing area: Maximum static thrust: 19 cm 29 cm < 10g 2 channels 4 AA batteries Li-poly 58 mAh Included in controller 8 min (Single charge) 12 min up to 150 m 2.4 GHz Frequency hopping 55,000 RPM 35,000 RPM up to 20 flaps/sec.
WARNING: This product complies with the following standard and complies with FCC part 15 (2008) R&TTE2008 (EN300440-2. EN301489-1. EN301489-3) DEEE(WEEE) directive 2002/96/EC. FCC ID: 2ADQDMETA1 FCC ID: 2ADQDMETAB This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: 1: This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2: This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Users should keep and retain this manual for future reference. Keep the packaging since it contains important information. Keep name and address.
battery and (1) 2.4 GHz transmitter (included). Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used; do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries (standard carbon zinc, alkaline or rechargeable) or rechargeable batteries of different capacity. Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged by an adult. Respect the correct polarity (-) or (+) Do not try to recharge non-rechargeable batteries. Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the toy before being charged.
