sky rider DRC376, User Manual

Page 1: ...User s Guide for Model DRC376 v1648 01 QUADCOPTER DRONE WITH VIDEO CAMERA ...

Page 2: ...ipment 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 th...

Page 3: ...Battery Charging Procedure Remote Control Battery Installation Pre Flight Calibration 13 Craft Remote Link When You re Done Flying Trim Adjustment 15 Setting Trim Countering Drift Flying Tips Features 17 Tips for Safe Operation Speed Setting Flips Tricks Headless Mode Auto Reverse Factory Default Settings Troubleshooting 20 Repair 21 Rotor Replacement Parts 22 Parts Replacement Parts List Company ...

Page 4: ...between 0 55 lbs 250g and 55 lbs 25kg The Sky Rider Falcon Pro meets this requirement and must be registered with the Registration Number permanently affixed to the craft Who Can Register Anyone 13 years of age or older A person who does not meet this age requirement must have their UAS registered by someone 13 years of age or older A US citizen or legal permanent resident What Do You Need to Regi...

Page 5: ... Headless Mode Auto Reverse LED navigation lights Operating time 6 8 minutes Charge time 60 80 minutes Includes 2 4 GHz remote control requires 6 AA 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 6: ...6 Orientation Rotor Guard Landing Skids Formation Lights underside Red LEDs indicate front of craft Battery Bay Camera Mount underside Overview Rotors Red rotors indicate front of craft ...

Page 7: ...l Bank push left right Headless Mode press down 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 Flip Press and move the Right Thumbstick to perform a flip Roll Trim Correct left right drift Yaw Trim Correct left right rotational drift Pitch Trim Correct forward backward drift Power Switch Indica...

Page 8: ...the battery door Tighten the camera to the door using the included screws and screwdriver Close the door when complete Open the battery door with the camera attached to access the inside of the door Attach the camera s power cable to the plug on the body Be sure to match the plugs correctly or damage may occur ...

Page 9: ...r 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 Press and hold the Photo button to take a 3 photo burst The indicator light will flicker green 3 times then switch back to red Ph...

Page 10: ...e to do so may result in 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 plugs connecting the battery to the craft It is strongly recommended to remove the battery when charging This will reduce the chance of dam...

Page 11: ...sure to match the plugs correctly 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 12: ...12 Batteries Charging 6 x AA Batteries Insert 6 x AA Batteries not included Use screwdriver not included and remove battery cover Remote Control Battery Installation ...

Page 13: ... 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 formation lights will blink in unison as the craft searches for a signa...

Page 14: ... 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 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 reducing the cha...

Page 15: ...e 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 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 an...

Page 16: ...16 Trim Adjustment Drift Type Solution Craft pitches angles forward or backward Adjust Pitch Trim Craft banks rolls left or right Adjust Roll Trim ...

Page 17: ... 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 anything obstructs the rotors for any ...

Page 18: ...ht Control Stick once Press again to deactivate Headless Mode A chime will sound to indicate when Headless Mode is active or inactive 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 fli...

Page 19: ...e 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 Factory Reset ...

Page 20: ...o the craft Remain within the remote s 150 ft range Craft flies erratically Gyroscopes may be misaligned Recalibrate gyroscopes see next page Perform Pre Flight Calibration again see pg 13 Perform factory reset see next page Craft drifts while in flight Trim not set or needs adjustment Adjust trim settings see pg 15 Craft suffers from mechanical difficulty or vibrates excessively Damage to body ro...

Page 21: ... 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 The rotors are marked A or B on the underside of the rotor It is extremely important to use the correct rotor for replacement Mismatching the rotor will cause the craft s flight to be erratic and difficult to control REMINDER Pil...

Page 22: ...22 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 23: ...23 Parts List ...

Page 24: ...tenir 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 ...