Charging
Balancing
Charging
complete
• A green LED cycles around the motor
pods counter-clockwise until GPS is
acquired
• Once GPS is acquired, the front LEDs
are white and the rear are green
• Intended for the beginner pilot
• Maximum distance of 100 m from
the pilot
• A purple LED cycles around the motor
pods counter-clockwise until GPS is
acquired
• Once GPS is acquired, the front LEDs
are white and the rear are purple
• Intended for the intermediate pilot
• Maximum distance of 100 m from
the pilot
NOTICE:
If the Chroma
™
quadcopter loses GPS signal while fl ying in either Smart or AP Mode, the LEDs will fl ash rapidly for 2 seconds and then
once every second. The quadcopter will default to a stable fl ight mode with similar control response as AP Mode. Return Home will not function.
Please familiarize yourself with the controls in AP Mode to ensure a safe return of the quadcopter in the event of GPS signal loss.
For best results while using Smart Mode, it is recommended that the
pilot always turn to face the quadcopter while fl ying.
Power
connected
Charger LED codes
Charge the Flight Battery (~75 min)
Install the propellers
Install and Charge the ST-10+ Transmitter Battery
Install the Flight Battery
Extend the GPS Mast
Remove the Gimbal Cover
Power Up
Connect the CGO3 Camera
to the ST-10+ via Wi-Fi
Understanding the Flight Modes
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CAUTION:
All instructions and warnings must be followed exactly. Mishandling
of Li-Po batteries can result in a fi re, personal injury and/or property damage.
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Smart Mode
AP Mode
16 ft
(5 m)
Front
Pilot location
Home position
Placement at startup
SAFE Circle
™
Pilot location
Right transmitter stick
Stick commands move
the Chroma
™
quadcopter
relative to the pilot location
Stick commands move
the Chroma
™
quadcopter
relative to its orientation
Right transmitter stick
Left transmitter stick
Front
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Place the quadcopter outdoors on a fl at,
level surface.
Set the top right transmitter switch to
Smart.
Power on the transmitter.
Power on the quadcopter.
Perform the compass calibration
as shown in the video at
www.KnowChroma.com.
The LEDs will show green, rotating
counter-clockwise around the motor
pods while the quadcopter acquires a gps
signal. The front LEDs will show white and the
rear will show green when the quadcopter is
ready for fl ight.
Insert the LiPo battery into the
ST-10+ transmitter.
Connect the battery lead to the
transmitter noting the correct polarity.
Close the battery compartment.
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10b
Motor Start
Throttle control
Flying and Landing
After Your Flight
Controlling the Camera
Motor Stop
• Slide the fully charged battery in until it locks.
• Remove the battery by pressing the locking tab and
sliding the battery to the rear of the quadcopter.
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NOTICE:
If you begin to lose control, release the control sticks and the
model will self-level.
NOTICE:
Return home will only function if the quadcopter has GPS lock.
Pay close attention to the LEDs while fl ying. If at any time the LEDs indicate
the fl ight battery voltage is low, as shown in the LED reference guide, land the
quadcopter immediately and charge the fl ight battery.
Climb
Descend
To land, you may either slowly lower the left
transmitter stick to descend and land,
stopping the motors as shown in step 10b:
• To maintain the current
altitude, allow the left
transmitter stick to return
to center.
or you may select
“Return Home”
on the top right switch on your transmitter:
Solid red
The quadcopter will return to the start position, land and stop the motors.
You may cancel the return to home function by switching back to Smart or
AP Mode on the top right switch on your transmitter.
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Away from
the pilot
Toward
the pilot
CAUTION:
Starting the motors sets the home location. The
quadcopter must be approximately 16 feet (5 meters) from where
the pilot will stand during fl ight, pointing away from the pilot. If the aircraft
is pointed in any other direction, the
SAFE Circle™
feature will not function
as expected and may result in personal injury or damage to property. Once
the aircraft’s motors are started, do not change your position.
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After the CGO3 camera powers on, the LED on the
gimbal will glow red for approximately 40 seconds.
When the LED changes to yellow, complete the
following steps to bind the CGO3 to the ST-10+:
• Select Flight Settings from the main menu on the
ST-10+.
• Select the Bind option.
• Under Camera, select the CGO3 network
(CGO3_******).
• Touch the Password line on the screen and enter
the password “1234567890” on the touchscreen.
• Select OK.
• The ST-10+ will indicate a successful connection.
Select OK.
• Return to the Main Menu.
The live video feed is now visible on the ST-10+
display.
Double tap on the image to expand the video to fi ll the
display. Double tap again to return to the main menu
with live video.
Use the buttons on the top of the ST-10+ to control the camera functions.
Use the Camera Tilt Slider to
adjust the vertical angle of the
camera gimbal.
M A N U A L
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WITH CGO3 4K CAMERA GIMBAL AND ST-10+ PERSONAL GROUND STATION TRANSMITTER*
Connect the USB cable to an
appropriate USB power source
and to the charge port of the transmitter.
The screen will show a charging battery
icon. Disconnect the USB cable when the
onscreen battery icon shows full capacity.
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Video
Start/Stop
Button
Photo
Button
Camera Tilt Slider
Hold 3 seconds
Hold until the motors stop
NOTICE:
Do not press the Motor Stop button
while the aircraft is airborne. The motors could
stop, causing the aircraft to crash.
Tip:
Replace the gimbal cover after fl ying for storage and
transportation of the quadcopter to protect the gimbal.
* This aircraft is not compatible with Spektrum
™
DSM
®
, DSM2
®
or DSMX
®
technology.
For information on additional fl ight modes, including “Follow Me,” see the online video at
www.KnowChroma.com.
For further information on controlling
the CGO3 camera with the ST-10
Ground Station, see the online video
at
www.KnowChroma.com.
WARNING:
Stopping the motors while
the quadcopter is still in fl ight will cause
the quadcopter to crash.
Crash damage is not
covered under warranty.
• The props and motor pods have a letter
code, either
“A”
or
“B”
molded in. Match
the
“A”
props to the
“A”
motor pods and the
“B”
props to the
“B”
motor pods.
• The
“A”
props thread on counter-clockwise.
• The
“B”
props thread on clockwise.
• Tighten the props only fi nger tight.
DO NOT overtighten.
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