Falcon DRC376 v1648-02, User Manual

Page 1: ...User s Guide for Model DRC376 v1648 02 QUADCOPTER DRONE WITH VIDEO CAMERA ...

Page 2: ...uipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from t...

Page 3: ...ing Trim Adjustment 12 Setting Trim Countering Drift Flying Tips Features 14 Tips for Safe Operation Speed Setting Flips Tricks Headless Mode Auto Reverse Camera Memory Card 16 Video Photos SD Card Install Removal View Photos Video on a Computer Troubleshooting 18 Gyroscope Recalibration Restore Factory Settings Repair 20 Rotor Replacement Parts 21 Parts Replacement Parts List Company Information ...

Page 4: ... Headless Mode Auto Reverse LED navigation lights Operating time 6 8 minutes Charge time 60 80 minutes Includes 2 4 GHz remote control requires 4 AAA batteries not included Built in rechargeable lithium polymer battery USB cable for battery recharge 4GB SD card Screwdriver 4 replacement rotors User s guide warranty Sky Rider Falcon Pro ...

Page 5: ...5 Orientation Rotor Guard Landing Skids LED Lights underside Red LEDs indicate front of craft Battery Bay Camera Mount underside Overview Rotors Red rotors indicate front of craft ...

Page 6: ...ard backward Roll Bank push left right Photo Video Press to take a photo Press and hold to take video Headless Mode Auto Reverse Press to enter headless mode Press and hold to make the craft fly in reverse Roll Trim Correct left right drift Yaw Trim Correct left right rotational drift Pitch Trim Correct forward backward drift Power Switch Power Status Indicator Remote Functions Remote ...

Page 7: ...7 Remote Battery Installation Insert 4 x AAA Batteries not included Use screwdriver included and remove battery cover ...

Page 8: ...reduce the chance of damage or injury Step 1 Make sure the craft is powered OFF then remove the battery cover Step 3 Attach the plug on the battery to the plug on the charging cable Be sure to match the plugs correctly or damage may occur Step 2 Disconnect the power plug connecting the battery to the craft It is strongly recommended to remove the battery when charging This will reduce the chance o...

Page 9: ...lugs correctly and securely close the battery cover or damage may occur Reminder Do not charge batteries overnight Do not leave batteries unattended while charging 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 LIGHT STATUS Red Light ON Charging Red Light OFF Ready AC DC Charger Status ...

Page 10: ...evel flight Begin with the craft and remote powered OFF Step 3 Power the remote control ON The light on the remote will blink as it searches for the signal from the craft An audible chime will sound when the remote and the craft have successfully linked with each other Step 1 Place the craft on a flat and level surface Step 2 Power the craft ON The LED lights will blink in unison as the craft sear...

Page 11: ... 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 12 When You re Done Flying After safely landing keep the throttle in the lowest position OFF and wait for the rotors to stop spinning Power OFF the remote first This will ensure that no signals are accidentally sent to the craft reduci...

Page 12: ...ot 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 While adjusting the trim will help with drift it is not guaranteed to eliminate it entirely Physical mechanical and environmental factors ex a gust of wind may still influence the craft s direction and flight Drift Type Solution...

Page 13: ...13 Craft yaws spins in place Adjust Yaw Trim Adjust Roll Trim Craft banks rolls left or right Front Front Front ...

Page 14: ...nd deliberately using one control at a time to get used to the craft s flying characteristics Next try combining the pitch and roll controls forward backward and left right on the Right Control Stick to fly the craft similar to the way an airplane flies After mastering this try the yaw controls left right on the left thumbstick to spin the craft in place and perform more complex maneuvers If anyth...

Page 15: ...flying or cannot visually determine which direction is true front To activate Headless Mode press the Headless button once Press again to deactivate Headless Mode The craft s LED lights will blink and a chime will sound to indicate that Headless Mode is active 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...

Page 16: ...ght in camera will blink red for as long as video is recording Press the Photo Video button again to stop recording video the light in the camera will turn back to green Photos To take a single image press the Photo Video button once The green light in camera will blink red once then turn back to green after the photo has been taken Camera Memory Card Photo Video Press to take a photo Press and ho...

Page 17: ...or damage may occur Gently push against the Micro SD card until it clicks into or out of the card slot Be sure to insert correctly or damage may occur Connect to a USB port of a computer Use the computer s file browser to access photos and videos SD Card Install Removal View Photos Video on a Computer ...

Page 18: ...ory reset is complete and the craft is ready to fly Gyroscope Recalibration If the craft is experiencing difficulty flying or is behaving erratically the gyroscopes may need to be recalibrated Do not attempt to do this while flying Safely land the craft before attempting this procedure Pull both control sticks to the lowest right position for 2 3 seconds When the LED lights start blinking release ...

Page 19: ...atically Gyroscopes may be misaligned Perform Pre Flight Calibration again see pg 10 Recalibrate gyroscopes see pg 18 Perform factory reset see pg 18 Craft drifts while in flight Trim needs adjustment Adjust trim settings see pg 12 Craft suffers from mechanical difficulty or vibrates excessively Damage to body rotors or other major components Check to make sure the craft has not taken significant ...

Page 20: ...r 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 REMINDER It is extremely important to use the correct rotor red or white for replacement Mismatching the rotor will cause the craft s flight to be erratic and difficult to control REMINDER Pilots are responsible for...

Page 21: ...21 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 Parts ...

Page 22: ...22 Parts List ...

Page 23: ...enir des réponses à des questions fréquemment posées consultez la rubrique d assistance sur www gpx com Contact Information Website www gpx com Email Support prodinfo dpiinc com Email Parts partsinfo dpiinc com Phone Support 1 888 999 4215 Warranty 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 d...

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