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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two 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. FCC RF exposure statements This Transmitter must not be colocated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body or nearby persons. IC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. WARNING!
CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Requires Speed Class 10 or higher microSD or microSDHC card(not included) microSDHC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. Conforms to safety requirements of FCC. Voyage Aeronautics is the registered trademark of AMAX Industrial Group LTD. AMAX Group USA Address: 12645 Memorial Dr Suite F1 #388 Houston, TX 77024 2021 All Rights Reserved. Visit us at www.amaxbrands.com VA-1000 HD STREAMING VIDEO DRONE ON BOARD HD CAMERA ON BOARD HD VIDEO 1280 x 720 pixel 25 frames per second INSTRUCTION BOOKLET WARNING: Never leave product charging unattended for extended periods of time. Always disconnect the battery from charger immediately after the battery is fully charged. Please refer to enclosed safety instructions. PACKAGE CONTAINS:
17 VA-1000 2.4G Wireless Controller Spare Parts USB Charger Phone Holder Battery Instruction Manual Made in China C002-USA-V 1.0 Colors and styles may vary slightly . TABLE OF CONTENTS Features . 2 Remote Control Battery Installation. 2 Charging the VA-1000 Li-Poly Battery . 2 Install The VA-1000 Battery. 2 How to Expand and Fold Your VA-1000 . 2 VA-1000 Diagram . 3 Control Diagram . 3 Flight Preparation. 4 Syncing Your VA-1000 . 4 Now You Are Ready To Fly . 5 Recognizing The Front & Rear Of The VA-1000. 5
Speed Select Button . 5 T (Training)Mode & Obstacle Avoidance Training Feature . 5 Flight Control. 5 Flight Practice . 6 Adjusting The Trim . 7 Calibrating The VA-1000 . 8 How To Perform 360 Stunt Rolls . 8 Using Your On-board Camera And Video Recorder. 9 Live Video Streaming Setup . 10 VA-1000 WiFi APP Installation . 11 Pairing VA-1000 to Your Compatible Device. 11 Quick Start . 12 Detailed APP Overview. 12 Troubleshooting Your VA-1000. 13 Replacing The Propeller Blades. 14 Blades Guard Installation . 14 Warnings . 15 Battery Warnings . 15 Care and Maintenance . 15 Limited 90-Day Warranty . 16 FCC Information . 17 FEATURES
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A. REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION 1. Unscrew and remove the battery cover from the back of the controller. 2. Install 3 fresh AAA alkaline batteries into the controller as shown in diagram A. Replace the battery cover and secure it. 3. Turn over the controller and press the power button. If the power indicator turns on you have installed your batteries properly. CHARGING THE VA-1000 LI-POLY BATTERY 1. Connect the USB charger to the battery charging socket (see diagram B). CAUTION:The USB plug fits the charging socket only in one way.Do not force it.Improper AAA AAA AAA Battery Cover Battery Compartment
(3 AAA batteries not included) connection will damage the VA-1000s battery. 2. Connect the USB end of the cable to your computers USB port or a USB wall charger (see diagram C). 3. The indicator light on the USB charger will turn to solid red to indicate that the battery is charging. The red LED indicator will turn off when charging is completed. 4. Average charging time is approximately 50-60 minutes ( via 5.0V 2A USB wall charger). A fully charged VA-1000 can fly for 5-6 minutes depending on environment and user input. IMPORTANT: ALWAYS REMEMBER TO UNPLUG YOUR CHARGING CORD WHEN NOT IN USE!
Li-Poly Battery B. INSTALL THE VA-1000 BATTERY Push the fully charged battery into the battery compartment then lock the end with the battery locks.(see diagram D) The battery only fits one way to the battery compartment, do not force it. HOW TO EXPAND AND FOLD YOUR VA-1000 Before flying your VA-1000, you need to expand the foldable arms out. Turn your VA-1000 over, bottom side facing you, pull and expand the 4 arms as shown in the diagram below carefully. Make sure the arms are fully expanded to the position. After flying your VA-1000, it is recommended to fold all 4 arms back in. When expanding or folding your VA-1000, make sure to be gentle.(see diagram E) C. D Thank you for purchasing the VA-1000 HD Streaming Video Drone. Please read this instruction booklet as it contains valuable information on how to properly fly and care your VA-1000. 1 E 2 VA-1000 DIAGRAM WARNING DO NOT FLY YOUR VA-1000 IN FOUL WEATHER!
Propeller Power Button Li-Poly Battery Camera Safety Guard CONTROLLER DIAGRAM Speed Setting Button 360 Stunt Rolls Button FLIGHT PREPARATION
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IMPORTANT! Until you have experience in flying your VA-1000, it is not advised to use in any rate of wind. Pick a day with zero wind or extremely light wind condition when learning how to fly. SYNCING YOUR VA-1000 Important! When syncing your VA-1000 with the controller always make sure that the drone is on a flat level surface and that your digital trim settings are in the center position. 1. Before starting, make sure that the power on your controller is off and the battery is removed from the VA-1000. Make sure that there are no other 2.4G devices in the area. 2. Insert the battery into the VA-1000 and set it down on a flat level surface. Press down the power button and hold for a few seconds (see diagram F).The LED lights on the drone should begin to flash. 3. Quickly turn ON the remote and you will notice that the top red LED light on the face of the controller. 4. Push the throttle stick all the way up until it stops and then pull it back all the way down to the bottom(see diagram below). When pushing the stick up or pulling the stick down you should hear a high-pitched beep both ways. The indicating lights on the drone and controller will stop flashing and stay solid on. You have successfully synced your VA-1000 and are ready to fly. If this doesnt happen, repeat steps 1-4 again.
TIP 1: Try not to leave too much time between putting your battery into the drone and turning on the controller or your syncing window will time-out.
LED light indicators on both the controller and the drone.
Power Indicator
Direction Control Press down to take photo Press down & hold to take video Right Bank Trim Left Bank Trim Power Button
F Move the control stick all the way up and all the way down, you should hear two beeps. The flashing red LED light will become solid when you are synced.
Forward Trim Backward Trim 3 4 NOW YOU ARE READY TO FLY!
If you have successfully synced your VA-1000 to your controller as explained on page 4 you are now ready to fly. Before beginning to fly your drone you should familiarize yourself with how to start and stop the rotors, how to use your auto land feature and how the controls work so please carefully read and familiarize yourself with various control features explained in the next. Once again as a beginner pilot you should learn how to control your drone in a large open field or park on a day with zero or very light wind. Do not try to fly your VA-1000 too high until you become a more experience pilot. RECOGNIZING THE FRONT & REAR OF THE VA-1000 Even though the VA-1000 has four rotors there is still a front or "forward"
facing direction and "rear" or backwards facing direction. The front and forward facing direction of the VA-1000 is the side with a camera (see diagram G). The rear and backward facing direction of the drone is the side with a red light (see diagram G). AUTOMATICALLY TAKE OFF / LAND Make sure you have properly synced The VA-1000.
VA-1000 will automatically take off.
o stop or land the VA-1000 button again and the VA-1000 will descend and land automatically
(see diagram H1). Tips: You also can move the two control sticks simultaneously down inside or outside corners, hold them till the blades start spinning. Release the control sticks and push the throttle stick slowly to take off manually (see diagram H2). FRONT REAR G H1 Move the left Throttle stick up to increase the propeller speed and the VA-1000 will accelerate and ascend. Move the left Throttle stick down to decrease the propeller speed and the VA-1000 will decelerate and descend (see diagram I). While in the air, move the left Throttle stick left and the VA-1000 will rotate left. Move the left Throttle stick right and the VA-1000 will rotate right (see diagram J). While in the air, move the right Direction Stick up and the VA-1000 will move forward. Move the right Direction Control down and the VA-1000 will move backward (see diagram K). While in the air, move the right Direction Control left and the VA-1000 will bank to the left. Move the right Direction Control right and the VA-1000 will bank to the right (see diagram L). I J K L H2 H2 SPEED SELECT BUTTON The VA-1000 has 4 speed settings; T(Training),1 (SLOW), 2 (MEDIUM) and 3 (HIGH). The Default setting when you first turn on your VA-1000 is the 1 (SLOW) speed mode. To increase the speed simply trigger the speed setting button (see remote diagram on pg 3) you will hear beeping sounds of the controller will show you what speed setting you are on. Speed settings can be set before flight or during the flight. FLIGHT CONTROL Below is a list of basic flight functions for your long-range remote to control the VA-1000. While learning to fly your VA-1000 it is best to start in a large space with the drone facing away from you until you get used to the basic controls. As you master flying your VA-1000 you can move to more advanced maneuvering techniques. Practice makes perfect!
FLIGHT PRACTICE To master flying your aircraft try practicing the exercises shown below, start with simple vertical takeoffs,
maneuvers. Good luck and have fun!
Fixed-Point Landing Square Pattern Maneuver Cross Pattern Maneuver 5 6 ADJUSTING THE TRIM NOTE: The VA-1000 is already properly trimmed and calibrated right out of the box and should not require any trim adjustments before flying. Some more experienced pilots may want to adjust trim settings for their style of flying. After several crashes you may need to adjust trim settings for the VA-1000 to be more balanced. M N Forward/Backward Trim
VA-1000 is moving forwards or backwards automatically, you may need to adjust the
VA-1000 drifts forward, push and release the BACKWARD TRIM button repeatedly until the moving stops and proper flight is maintained.
VA-1000 drifts backwards, push and release the FORWARD TRIM button in the same manner until the problem is resolved (see diagram M).
FORWARD or BACKWARD TRIM buttons to ensure the VA-1000 will hover in mid-air and respond accurately to your commands. Banking Left/Right Trim
VA-1000 is not steadily hovering and is banking to the left or right automatically, you may need to adjust the LEFT BANK or RIGHT BANK Trim buttons.
VA-1000 banks to the left, push and release the RIGHT BANK TRIM button repeatedly until the banking stops and proper flight is maintained.
VA-1000 banks to the right, push and release the LEFT BANK TRIM button in the same manner until the problem is resolved (see diagram N).
and RIGHT BANK TRIM to ensure the VA-1000 will steadily hover in mid-air and respond accurately to your commands. CALIBRATING THE VA-1000 NOTE: Your VA-1000 comes per-calibrated out of the box so you are ready to fly. After several crashes and shocks to your gyro sensors, you may notice that your drone is drifting and can not hold its center position as well as it used to. This most likely means that you need to recalibrate your VA-1000. Please follow the simple instructions below. 1. Place the VA-1000 on a flat level surface 2. Make sure the VA-1000 is on and that the controller is synced (refer to syncing pg 4). Do not start the blades. Instead move both the throttles and control stick down and to the right corner (see diagram R). You will see the lights on the drone rapidly flash and stop. Once the lights stop flashing you have completed your calibration and are ready to fly!
TROUBLE SHOOTING: If you do not see the lights flash, first remove the battery from the drone then turn off your controller and start again. Always make sure to put your battery in first, then turn on your controller. Push the left throttle stick up all the way and then pull back down again. When you hear the beep the VA-1000 is synced to the controller and you are ready to calibrate. R HOW TO PERFORM 360 STUNT ROLLS Performing 360 stunt rolls with the VA-1000 is as easy as 1-2-3:
1. Hover the VA-1000 in still position making sure that you have at least 5 feet of clearance above and below the quadrocopter. Set the speed settings to mode 2 or 3, the VA-1000 can not do the stunt in T(Training) mode and speed 1(SLOW). 2. Press the 360 stunt button down and you will enter the stunt roll mode which is indicated by rapid 3. Determine which direction you want it to flip and quickly push the right control stick in the direction you beeping sounds(see diagram S). want to flip your VA-1000 (see diagram T). 360Stunt Roll Button NOTE: The use of the Trim buttons utilizes sounds. A single long Beep indicates the product is center trimmed. When theres no sound when press the trim means the product is trimmed to the maximum on a particular side. S T 7 NOTE: To exit the stunt roll mode without flip, you can press the button again. The beeping sound will stop. 8 USING YOUR ON-BOARD CAMERA AND VIDEO RECORDER Your VA-1000 comes equipped with an onboard digital camera(1280x720 pixel, 25 frames per second) that takes both video and still photographs. Now you can have hours of fun creating aerial photography and videos for family and friends. WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO GET STARTED USING YOUR CAMERA 1. One microSD card(not included). 2. One microSD card reader(included). 3. A Computer with a USB port and Windows Media Player or other Media player that can play AVI files(not included). FORMATTING YOUR microSD CARD Before you can begin to take videos or digital photographs you must first format your microSD card. To format your microSD card simply place the microSD card into the included USB SD card reader and plug it into your computers USB port (see diagram U1 and U2 below). After a few moments an icon will appear on your Desktop. Right click on the Icon and follow instructions to format your microSD card. INSTALLING THE microSD CARD IN YOUR VA-1000
VA-1000 SD card port (see diagram U3 below). Push gently until you hear and feel the microSD card click into the SD card slot.
HOW TO SYNC YOUR QUADROCOPTER on page 4 ). TAKING DIGITAL PHOTOS To take photographs short press the CAMERA button of the controller (refer to CONTROLLER DIAGRAM on pg. 3), when you push the button you will hear a "beep" and the red and white led lights on the will flash one time indicating that a picture has been taken. RECORDING VIDEOS To begin recording a video long press CAMERA button for 2 seconds. You will hear 2 "beeps" and the red and white LED lights on the camera start flashing to indicate that you are in video mode and the camera is recording. To stop the video recording, long press the CAMERA button a second time, you will hear a beep indicating that the video recording has stopped and the Camera is in ready mode again. REMOVING YOUR microSD CARD To remove your microSD Card push in gently on the back of the SD card with your thumb or forefinger until you hear and feel a clicking sound. The microSD card will pop-out slightly and is ready for removal. Simply grab and pull gently away from the VA-1000s camera port to remove the card. Always store your microSD card in a clean, safe and cool environment. DOWNLOADING AND CLEARING SPACE ON YOUR microSD CARD Plug your microSD card into the microSD card reader and connect to your computer. It is best to always download all your videos and pictures on to your computer and not store this data on your microSD card. After downloading your photos and videos , follow your computers instructions to delete files on your microSD card. LIVE VIDEO STREAMING SETUP Your VA-1000 comes equipped with an on board digital camera that takes both video and still photographs to your mobile devices. WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO GET STARTED USING YOUR CAMERA 1. One Apple or Android phone* (not included) 2. VIDEO DRONE APP installed (app store or Andriod market available) PHONE HOLDER AND PHONE INSTALLATION Insert the included phone holder hook (a) to the slots on the top of the controller properly, see the illustration below, When you install the phone holder correctly you can use it to hold your phone
(see diagram U4) b microSD card goes in back slot a Diagram U1 Diagram U2 Diagram U3 microSD card facing down IMPORTANT NOTICE: Its recommend to test your camera functions before flying. 9 U4 10 VA-1000 WiFi APP INSTALLATION 1. Make sure you are using a compatible Android or Apple iOS device. 2. Make sure your device has access to the Internet. 3. For Apple iOS devices, within the App Store, search and select VIDEO DRONE. Hit the Install button and the VIDEO DRONE App should download and install automatically. 4. For Android OS devices, visit the Google Play store and search for VIDEO DRONE. Selecting the VIDEO DRONE App will download the App and automatically install it on your device. 5. After the VIDEO DRONE App is installed, it should create an icon on your screen. Click the VIDEO DRONE icon to run the App to make sure that it has installed correctly on your device. If not, please delete and repeat the process again. PAIRING VA-1000 TO YOUR COMPATIBLE DEVICE 1. After completely charging your VA-1000 battery, install the battery to your VA-1000 (Refer to the user manual). 2. In the Settings menu of your device, locate the Wi-Fi option. 3. Turn ON the Wi-Fi option. 4. Select the voyage Wi-Fi network. You will be asked for a password. The password is the 8 numbers that are attached to the VIDEO DRONE WiFi network. Enter the numbers to activate your account. Return to the Main Menu. QUICK START 1. After you install the App correctly and have paired to the drone successfully, you can open the VIDEO DRONE App icon. Tap START on the bottom right hand side of the screen. You should see the real-time video streaming from your VA-1000 s camera. 2. This App also allows you to control your VA-1000 by your mobile device. To activate the control sticks, tap the ON button at the top right hand side of the screen. This will switch the control from your traditional controller to your compatible device. Now click to start the motors. The control sticks will show up in the screen for your fly control and you can now use your device as a traditional controller. Or you can click to auto launch your VA-1000 in the air and then use your device as a traditional controller. Click LAUNCHA LAND this button again, your VA-1000 will automatically land on the floor. 3. You can click " to take still pictures. Pictures will be storaged into your mobile device. To record videos, you can click . There will be a timer start running on the screen, indicating the recording is on. The video footage will also be storaged into your mobile device. Click you can see 2 folders, pictures and videos, you can find the pictures and videos you took with your VA-1000. DETAILED APP OVERVIEW Please see images below for a detailed App overview. This overview is also available under the HELP icon in the home scr een of the App. HOME PAGE CONTROL STICKS Settings VIDEO DRONE Note: Apple devices require the use of iOS 7.0 or higher. ANDROID devices require the use of OS 4.2.2 or higher. HELP PAGE 1 HELP PAGE 2 11 12 HELP PAGE 3 CAMERA SETTINGS If youre still encountering difficulties please contact our customer service department at customercare@amaxbrands.com TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR VA-1000 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION No Power 1. Power switched off 2. Polarity is reversed 3. Batteries may be low or in need of charging 1. switch to ON 2. Make sure all batteries are installed correctly (see diagram A) 3. Replace batteries Aircraft Not Responding 1. Remote is switched off 2. Battery power in remote is too weak 3. The remote is not properly synced 4. Out of control range 1. switch to ON 2. Replace remote batteries 3. Re-sync the remote 4. Do not fly beyond 200 feet Aircraft Wont lift off 1. Rotor speed too slow 2. Aircraft not fully charged 3. Obstruction of rotors 1. Push throttle lever forward 2. Recharge your VA-1000 3. Check rotors for hair or other obstructions Aircraft Spins, can not be trim ed Aircraft Tilt to one direction Altitude Hold height are not stable (up and down constantly) Rotor deformation or bad motor Aircraft did not calibrate properly Replace the damaged rotor (You may need to consult with a customer service personnel) Restar the aircraft and controller, properly calibrate it on a flat level surface Aircraft vibrates too much Check the propeller deformation REPLACING THE PROPELLER BLADES Your VA-1000s propeller system is a precision instrument that may need repair or replacement from time to time for optimal flight function. Crash landing at high-speed may cause damage to your VA-1000s propellers. 1. The VA-1000 has four sets blades, two sets blades with indication number A & B on front, and two sets blades with indication number B & A on the rear (see the diagram V). 2. When replacing the propeller blades, make sure to match the indication markings on the blades. 3. Unscrew and take off the damaged blade. 4. Replace with new correct blade. Blade Front Left = A Blade Front Right = B Blade Back Left = B Blade Back Right = A Front A B B A V BLADES GUARD INSTALLATION Your VA-1000 come with the blade guard for safety flight, it is recommended for beginners. Simply attached the 4 blade guards to each of landing gear
(see the diagram W). W W 13 14 VA-1000 WARNING:
The VA-1000 is designed for INDOOR & OUTDOOR use. The VA-1000s blades revolve at high speeds and can cause damage to the user, spectators and animals. Stand away from the VA-1000 to reduce the risk of getting into the flight path. Warn spectators that you will be flying your VA-1000 so that they are aware of its position. Before flight, inspect the rotor blades to make certain that the blades are securely fastened to the VA-1000. WARNING!
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BATTERY WARNINGS RECHARGEABLE BATTERY:
This VA-1000 uses a Li-Poly rechargeable battery. If battery no longer stays charged, dispose of battery properly according to local disposal requirements. CONTROLLER BATTERIES:
Remote control requires 3 AAA batteries (not included). Please read the important battery safety warning below.
according to state or local government ordinances and regulations.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
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Limited 90-Day Warranty NORTH AMERICA AMAX Group USA warrants to the original consumer that this product is free from any electrical or mechanical defects for a period of 90 DAYS from the date of purchase. If any such defect is discovered within the warranty period, AMAX Group USA will repair or replace the unit free of charge upon receipt of the unit, shipped postage prepaid and insured to our warranty center ALONG WITH THE ORIGINAL RECEIPT evidencing that the product was purchased from an approved AMAX retail partner and that the product is still within the 90 day warranty period. The warranty covers normal consumer use and does not cover damage that occurs in shipment or failure that results from alterations, accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, wear and tear, inadequate maintenance, commercial use or unreasonable use of the unit. Removal of any parts/components voids all warranties. This warranty does not cover cost of repairs made or attempted outside by third-party individuals or companies. Any applicable implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness, are hereby limited to 90 DAYS from the date of purchase. Consequential or incidental damages resulting from a breach of any applicable express or implied warranties are hereby excluded. Some states do not allow limitations on the duration of implied warranties and do not allow exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations and exclusions in these instances may not apply. REPAIR/REPLACE PRODUCT If your product begins to malfunction or stop working, immediately contact our warranty center (contact details listed below). If it is determined that a return is necessary, our warranty department will issue you an RMA number/form and an address to the nearest return center for shipping the product to us. When honoring the warranty, AMAX reserves the right to either repair, replace or refund the product. IMPORTANT NOTICE:
We will reject and return to sender returns that are not accompanied by an AMAX issued RMA form and RMA number so make sure to contact our warranty center before attempting to return your product!
PREPARATION FOR SHIPPING YOUR PRODUCT:
Please repack your product in a durable box, preferably in the original carton, and send it prepaid, and adequately insured. Include the RMA form that was issued by our warranty department along with your daytime telephone number and email address inside the shipping carton. If your warranty has expired and you still require service please contact our customer care team For further information please send all inquiries to:
customercare@amaxbrands.com IMPORTANT NOTICE!
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SHIP YOUR PRODUCT BACK WITHOUT FIRST CONTACTING OUR WARRANTY DEPARTMENT AT:
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