Smart iOS Accessories User Guide d-Red Technologies Limited www.d-RedShop.com/icopter Special Notice Note: Attempting to fly the helicopter without completely reading the manual may cause injury to yourself and people in the vicinity, as well as damage to the helicopter. The Smart iCopter is not a toy! If misused, it can cause serious bodily harm and damage to property. Fly only in open areas indoors following all instructions. Keep items that can get entangled in the rotor blades away from the main and tail blades, including loose clothing, pencils and screwdrivers. Especially keep your hands away from the rotor blades. Not recommended to be flown on carpeted surface. Recommended to fly on flat hard surface for optimum sensor detection. Additional Safety Precautions and Warnings This model is controlled by a Bluetooth signal that is subject to interference from many sources outside your control. This interference can cause momentary loss of control so it is advisable to always keep a safe distance in all directions around your model, as this margin will help to avoid collisions or injury. Never operate your model with low battery or damaged / broken rotor blades. Always operate your model in an open area away from people. Keep all chemicals, small parts and anything electrical out of the reach of children. Moisture causes damage to electronics . Avoid water exposure to all equipment not specifically designed and protected for this purpose. Never lick or place any portion of your model in your mouth as it could cause serious injury or even death. Note: These checklists are not intended to be a replacement for the content included in this instruction manual . Although they can be used as a quick start guide, we strongly suggest reading through this manual completely before proceeding . 2 Introduction Smart iCopter is a Smart iOS Accessory for use with iPod touch, iPhone or iPad, featuring the Easy-Fly One Touch flying experience with user-friendly controls and much more. Lift Off One touch, lift off and hover automatically. E-Land One touch to land automatically. Altitude Slider Adjustable slider for height control. Accelerometer Control using your iPod touch, iPhone or iPad. Bluetooth Bluetooth enabled helicopter with no adapter required. 3 Trim Re-calibrate your Smart iCopter. User Guide - Smart iCopterVersion 8_dUser Guide - Smart iCopterVersion 8_d Overview Drive Mode Ever thought how a pilot feels flying a Copter? Or did you ever try flying the traditional RC Control Copter but gave up?
The Smart iCopter features unique Easy-Fly and gyroscope technology for the smoothest, most stable flight experience ever. Authentic, detailed styling adds to the fun of flying like a Pro. The following accessories come together in the box when you purchase your Smart iCopter:
Smart iCopter 2x Extra Main Rotor Blades 1x Extra Tail Rotor Blade USB Charging Cable User Manual Product Name: Easy Fly Smart iCopter Model: IOS2053 4 The Smart iCopter comes with the ability to be driven on the ground. Use the Drive Mode to familiarize yourself on directional controls of the Smart iCopter before taking to the air. Ignition Press and hold Ignition button until rotor blades start to turn. Use the directional control to Drive your Smart iCopter on the ground. Use Altitude slider to increase power during drive mode. Press and hold Engine Stop to stop. Engine Stop Only drive the Smart iCopter on a flat solid surface. Wheels may get caught on carpeted floor or cause the Smart iCopter to be off balanced. Ready, Set, Lift Off ... Once you are comfortable with the directional controls, with a single touch of the Easy-Fly One Touch Lift Off and Auto Hover feature, launch your Smart iCopter into the air. Lift Off Press Lift Off button to take off. In Easy-Fly mode, the height is preset between 2.6 - 3.9 feet (0.8 - 1.2 meter). Press Land button to land your Smart iCopter. Land Recommended to fly on flat solid surface to avoid erratic flight. Soft or carpeted surface may interfere with height sensor signal. During Lift Off please note that your Smart iCopter will tilt in unexpected direction due to turbulence, ground effects or outside interference, compensate by gently pulling the controls in the opposite direction. 5 User Guide - Smart iCopterVersion 8_dUser Guide - Smart iCopterVersion 8_d Easy-Fly; One-Touch Simplicity Flying Bluetooth Enabled RC Helicopter Those who had experience flying traditional RC helicopters know it is a challenge and the learning curve is usually a painful and frustrating process. With our proprietary and Patent Pending Easy-Fly features, you can now enjoy instant flying experience with our One Touch approach to flying. Altitude Slider In-Flight Adjustable slider In Easy-Fly mode, the height is preset between 2.6 - 3.9 feet (0.8 - 1.2 meter) for optimum sensor detection Please note that your Smart iCopter uses on board sound sensor to detect surface to height changes, i.e. flying over table or other furniture, and it will auto correct its altitude accordingly. Trim (Rudder) Trimming means adjusting the control surfaces until the helicopter flying fairly steadily without wanting to move off either to the left/ right. Turn the dial in the opposite direction of the drift to compensate. With the chance to take to the air, the Easy-Fly Smart iCopter in your hands will be flown entirely via Bluetooth with No Additional Adapter required. Comes with a built-in Class II Bluetooth; watch and admire as your Smart iCopter soar through the air in a poise manner for an approximate flight radius of 33 feet
(10meters). Note: This model is controlled by a Bluetooth signal that is subject to interference from many sources outside your control. This interference can cause momentary loss of control so it is advisable to always keep a safe distance in all directions around your model, as this margin will help to avoid collisions or injury. Long Lasting Satisfaction Engineered with a longer flight time consideration, the Smart iCopter comes with a built-in Lithium Polymer
(LiPo) Rechargeable Battery. Easy One-Gesture Landing Mayday! Mayday!
Easy One-Gesture Landing allows you to land and ignition off the Smart iCopter by flipping your controller Device faceside down without needing you to press any button. Please ensure that the Orientation Lock on your Device is turned off for this feature to work. 6 7 User Guide - Smart iCopterVersion 8_dUser Guide - Smart iCopterVersion 8_d Easy-Fly Auto Call Assist Auxiliary Controls The Easy-Fly feature comes with an Auto Call Assist which is applicable for iPhone users only. The Easy-Fly Auto Call Assist will activate when you receive an incoming call while flying your Smart iCopter. The Smart iCopter will auto land and shut off so that you can receive your call without having to bother about your Smart iCopter flying off unattended. Search Light Emits a single light beam from the front of the Smart iCopter, to perform like a searchlight. Navigation Light Turns on the blinking lights. Battery Indicator Indicator shows the status of the battery for your Smart iCopter. 8 9 User Guide - Smart iCopterVersion 8_dUser Guide - Smart iCopterVersion 8_d Battery Charging and Care Bluetooth Pairing Please ensure that you have adequately charged your battery before flying. When the unit is charging, the lights will be RED, and turns BLUE when fully charged. Toggle the switch next to the charging port to turn the power On/Off. Smart iCopter charges using the USB cable included in the box when you purchase your Smart iCopter. Connect the USB Cable to your Mac or PC or a 5V charger to charge. Warning: Lithium Ion or Lithium Polymer Rechargeable Battery Inside
(No Lithium Metal). Risk of explosion if battery is replaced with an incorrect type. Dont open or puncture the batterry, short circuit, or expose to fire, high temperatures, or water. Keep battery out of reach of children. Li-Po batteries are significantly more volatile than the Alkaline, Ni-Cd or Ni-MH batteries used in RC applications. All instructions and warnings must be followed exactly. Mishandling of Li-Po batteries can result in a fire, personal injury, and/or property damage. By handling, charging or using the included Li-Po battery you assume all risks associated with lithium batteries. If you do not agree with these conditions, return your complete Smart iCopter model in new, unused condition to the place of purchase immediately. You must charge the included Li-Po battery in a safe area away from flammable materials. Never charge the battery unattended. When charging the battery you should always remain in constant observation to monitor the charging process and react to potential problems that may occur. After flight, the battery must be cooled to ambient temperature before charging
. DO NOT USE A Ni-Cd or Ni-MH CHARGER. Failure to charge the battery with a compatible 5V charger may cause fire resulting in personal injury and/or property damage. 10 Bluetooth Pairing Before attempting to fly your Smart iCopter, please ensure that you pair via Bluetooth. Turn on your Smart iCopter, on your Device, go to Settings > General >
Bluetooth > toggle switch to On. Please note that Bluetooth uses a lot of your iPod touch, iPhone or iPad battery power. Be sure to turn off Bluetooth when you are not using it to conserve battery power. Pairing successful!
11 User Guide - Smart iCopterVersion 8_dUser Guide - Smart iCopterVersion 8_d Smart iCopter App Download Understanding the App Menu Upon successfully pairing your Smart iCopter with your device for the first time, you will be prompted to download the free Smart iCopter App. Tap Yes to connect to the iTunes Store and download the App. Alternatively you can download the Smart iCopter App manually through the App Store or entering the following URL on your internet browser http://itunes.apple. com/my/app/smart-icopter/id463689548?mt=8 Visit the App Store Download Launch & Enjoy!
12 13 User Guide - Smart iCopterVersion 8_dUser Guide - Smart iCopterVersion 8_d Play Mode Smart iCopter App Quick Guide Easy-Fly Mode - One Touch Experience When we designed the Smart iCopter series, we wanted to make flying an enjoyable fun-tastic experience for you. With the Easy-Fly feature, the Smart iCopter series is the first in the world to introduce the One Touch approach to flying this class of RC Copter. Advanced Mode In the Advanced Manual Control mode, you will be able to further take control of your Smart iCopter, while retaining key Easy-Fly features. Advanced Manual Control mode tries to emulate the feel of having to control Cyclic Pitch, Throttle and Rudder steering of a helicopter with both hands. 14 Accelerometer Turns your device into a controller. Icon will light up when triggered. Controls Multi-directional JoyPad. Battery Battery indicator. Search Light Turns on front light beam. Altitude Adjustable slider. Lift Off/ E-Land Press to lift off/ land and auto hover at 3.9 feet
(1.2 meters). Press again to land. Trim Corrects drifts or erratic rotation. Move the trim sliders in the opposite direction of drift. Exit Back to main page. Settings Goes to Settings page. Bluetooth Indicator lights up when connection is established. Nav. Lights Turns on the blinking lights. Ignition Press and hold for 2 seconds until main rotor rotates. Height Indicator Displays current height. Hover Hovers Smart iCopter at 3.2 feet (1.0 meters).
(Applicable only in Advanced Mode) Advanced Mode - Horizontal view 15 User Guide - Smart iCopterVersion 8_dUser Guide - Smart iCopterVersion 8_d Settings Menu Unit Measurement Settings Choose between the Metric or Imperial system to monitor your Altitude. Help Menu Safety Guidelines Failure to follow these safety instructions could result in fire, electric shock, or other injury or damage to your Easy-Fly Smart iCopter or other property. Orientation Toggle to switch main controls for Left or Right handed use. Accelerometer Toggle your Accelerometer mode to be turned On or Off automatically. In-App User Manual Please read thoroughly before attempting to fly the Smart iCopter. Sound Effects Toggle in-App sound effects during flight. Sensitivity Controls the sensitivity of the controller in Accelerometer mode. Troubleshoot A quick guide to solving your problems. About Us Find out more about us and other Smart iOS Accessories;
www.d-RedShop.com 16 17 User Guide - Smart iCopterVersion 8_dUser Guide - Smart iCopterVersion 8_d Safety Guidelines The Smart iCopter is NOT a TOY and only suitable for INDOOR use. WARNING: Suitable for Ages 14 and up. This product may contain small parts which may pose as a choking hazard to children. Please read this manual carefully before attempting to fly your Smart iCopter, and make sure you are always conscious of your own personal safety and the safety of others. Be conscious of your surroundings and environment when operating the Smart iCopter. d-Red Technologies Ltd., affiliated groups, and seller assume no liability for the operation or use of this product. The user/ purchaser is responsible for common knowledge and exercising ones personal safety and the safety of others, that may be affected by the use of the product, be they a participant or spectator. After the sale of this product, we cannot maintain any control over its operation or usage. Any damage or dissatisfaction as a result of accidents or modifications are not covered by any warranty, and cannot be returned for repair or replacement. Do not operate or fly under following conditions In an area that has wind drafts. The Smart iCopter is STRICTLY for indoor flying only. Common household items such as Fan, Air Conditioner or Heater System may cause drift resulting in unstable flying conditions. If model feels hot due to overheated rotor motor from prolonged hours of flying. If model has been in contact with rain, moisture, or contaminants. In cold climate conditions - plastics are very susceptible to damage due to cold climates. Optimum operating temperature is between 20- 45C. If model has been in contact with fire or high heat - plastics and electronics components are very susceptible to damage or deformation due to heat. In crowded areas of the home. Avoid operating your model in the street where injury or damage can occur. Never operate the model out on the street or in populated areas for any reason. Near roads, railways, or power lines. If tired, sick, or under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Safety Guidelines If beginner or individual(s) planning to operate a borrowed helicopter unfamiliar with model or safety instructions. Inspect All Parts Before each flight, check for damaged parts and verify all parts are operating normally with all functions in order. Do not fly if blades are damaged. Verify that there are no abnormalities that would adversely affect the flight of the helicopter. Verify battery on board helicopter and your iPod touch, iPhone or iPad to ensure that they have sufficient level of charge. Verify there is no introduction or exposure to water or moisture in any form. During operation of helicopter Always be aware of your surroundings. DO NOT ALLOW Children to operate the Smart iCopter without Adult Supervision. Maintain safe distances from aircraft and rotating main/tail rotor blades. Recommended safe distance is 10 feet (3 meter). Always be conscious of your actions. Wear appropriate clothing that does not interfere with your iPod touch, iPhone or iPad or Smart iCopter. Never leave your model unattended. Carefully follow all directions and warnings. Maintain eye contact with your Smart iCopter during all aspects of operation. 18 19 User Guide - Smart iCopterVersion 8_dUser Guide - Smart iCopterVersion 8_d Troubleshooting Troubleshooting General Issues When I press the Ignition button, there is only a vibration but I cant fly my Smart iCopter. Press and hold Ignition button for 2-3 seconds and a sound will indicate there is Ignition. There is Ignition but I still cant fly my Smart iCopter. Please ensure that the power button is turned on at your Smart iCopter. Please refer to page 10 to locate power On/ Off button. Please ensure that the Bluetooth icon is lighted up to indicate that your iPod touch, iPhone or iPad is paired with your Smart iCopter. The Smart iCopter unit is trying to lift off but seems erratic and is having trouble lifting off. Please ensure that you are flying from a flat and hard surface as the sensors may have trouble detecting height and will cause your Smart iCopter to perform erratically. Unable to connect Bluetooth. Please ensure that only ONE of your iPod touch, iPhone or iPad is connected to your Smart iCopter. Un-pair & delete profile on your iPod touch, iPhone or iPad Bluetooth connection in Settings > General > Bluetooth > Tap blue arrow icon > tap Forget this Device and re-pair. The Smart iCopter seems to be drifting a lot or rotates without being controlled. Please re-calibrate your Smart iCopter by using the Trim function on the App. Dial the Trim button to the opposite side of the drift or rotation. If you are flying 2 or more Smart iCopter in the same airspace, please pair one at a time. App Issues My Smart iCopter App doesnt seem to be launching after I download it from the App Store. Delete the App completely from your iPod touch, iPhone or iPad and from your iTunes and re-download the App. My Smart iCopter seems to be out of control or the controls are not responsive in the App. Please turn off your Smart iCopter and completely exit your App by double clicking your Home Button > click and hold Smart iCopter App till it jiggles > press the minus button > restart the App > turn on your Smart iCopter and play again. If you recently restored the software on your iPod touch, iPhone or iPad, you will need to re-download your Smart iCopter App. Battery Issues The battery wont charge Please ensure that you correctly connected the charger to your Smart iCopter. If you are charging from your keyboard, please ensure it has a high-powered USB 2.0 port. The battery losses charge fast. Please ensure that you give the battery a complete charge before use. Please ensure that you turn off the power on your Smart iCopter when not in use. The Smart iCopter rotors are rotating erratically and the unit is attempting to lift off but unable to. Low in power, please recharge your Smart iCopter. 20 21 User Guide - Smart iCopterVersion 8_dUser Guide - Smart iCopterVersion 8_d Conditions of Sale and Product Warranty Disclaimer and Copyright Notice d-Red and the Buyer agree to the following terms and conditions of Sale and Purchase:
1. The Smart iCopter is guaranteed against defects in materials or workmanship for a period of six months from the date of registered purchase. Any unit that is found to be defective will, at the discretion of d-Red, be repaired or replaced. This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use, or modification of or to any part of the product. 2. d-Red will not be responsible for the repair or replacement of any unit damaged by user modification, negligence, abuse, improper installation, or mishandling. 3. d-Red is not responsible to the Buyer for any loss or claim of special or consequential damages arising from the use of the product. The product must NOT be used in applications where failure of the product could lead to physical harm or loss of human life. Buyer is responsible to conduct their own tests to meet the safety regulation of their respective industry. 4. Products distributed, but not manufactured by d-Red, carry the full original manufacturers warranty. Such products include, but are not limited to: power supplies, sensors, I/O modules. 5. d-Red reserves the right to alter any feature or specification at any time. This warranty is limited to the original purchaser and is not transferable. Notes to Buyer: If you disagree with any of the above terms or conditions you should promptly return the unit in new and unused condition to the manufacturer or distributor within 30 days from date of purchase for a full refund. FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment 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 that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This equipment 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. 22 23 User Guide - Smart iCopterVersion 8_dUser Guide - Smart iCopterVersion 8_d Caution!
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user authority to operate the equipment. All rights reserved and copyright-protected. No parts of this manual may be copied or reproduced in any form without written consent from d-Red Technologies Limited (d-Red). d-Red shall not be liable for omissions or for technical or editorial errors contained in this user manual. d-Red shall not be held liable for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the supplying or use of this information. d-Red shall not be held liable for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the performance or use of the materials described in this user manual. The information in this user manual may be subject to change without prior notice. All other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or organizations. The d-Red, Smart iCopter and Easy-Fly word mark and logo are trademarks of d-Red Technologies Ltd., registered in Hong Kong, China and U.S. Patent Pending One Touch Control approach to flying. Apple, iPad, iPhone, iPod and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by d-Red Technologies Limited is under license. 2012 d-Red Technologies Limited 24 The Fusion of Innovation and Design d-Red Technologies Limited www.d-RedShop.com User Guide - Smart iCopterVersion 8_d iOS www.d-RedShop.com/icopter
27 User Guide - Smart iCopterVersion 8_d iPod touch, iPhone iPad iOS Easy-Fly iPod touch, iPhoneiPad Easy Fly 2 1 USB www.d-RedShop.com.cn/register Model: IOS2053 28 29 User Guide - Smart iCopterVersion 8_dUser Guide - Smart iCopterVersion 8_d Easy-Fly;
... Easy-Fly Easy-Fly 2.6 - 3.9
(0.8 - 1.2) Easy-Fly Easy-Fly 2.63.90.8~1.2 30 31 User Guide - Smart iCopterVersion 8_dUser Guide - Smart iCopterVersion 8_d Easy-Fly Easy-Fly Class II3310 Easy-Fly iPhone iPhone Easy-Fly 32 33 User Guide - Smart iCopterVersion 8_dUser Guide - Smart iCopterVersion 8_d
USBUSB MacPC5V
5V
34 35 User Guide - Smart iCopterVersion 8_dUser Guide - Smart iCopterVersion 8_d Smart iCopter App Smart iCopter App iTunes Store
iPod touch, iPhoneiPad 36 App StoreSmart iCopter App http://itunes.apple.com/cn/app/smarticopter/
id463689548?mt=8 App Store 37
User Guide - Smart iCopterVersion 8_dUser Guide - Smart iCopterVersion 8_d Easy-Fly Easy-Fly Easy-Fly 38 39 User Guide - Smart iCopterVersion 8_dUser Guide - Smart iCopterVersion 8_d Smart iCopter App
3.9 1.2
2 3.21.0
40 41 User Guide - Smart iCopterVersion 8_dUser Guide - Smart iCopterVersion 8_d Easy-Fly iOS www.d-RedShop.com.cn 14
. 20C- 45C. 42 43 User Guide - Smart iCopterVersion 8_dUser Guide - Smart iCopterVersion 8_d iPod touch, iPhoneiPad
103 iPod touch, iPhone, iPad
. 2-3 10
iPod touch, iPhoneiPad iPod touch, iPhoneiPad iPod touch, iPhoneiPad
2 44 45 User Guide - Smart iCopterVersion 8_dUser Guide - Smart iCopterVersion 8_d Troubleshooting App StoreSmart iCopter App iPod touch, iPhoneiPadiTunes
> Smart iCopter App>>>
iPod touch, iPhoneiPad Smart iCopter App USBUSB2.0 1. 2. 3. 4. I/O 5. 46 47 User Guide - Smart iCopterVersion 8_dUser Guide - Smart iCopterVersion 8_d FCC BFCC15
. FCC FCC FCC RF 15 .
(1)
(2) 48
d-Red, Smart iCopter, Easy-Fly Apple, iPad, iPhone, iPod iPod touch Apple Inc. Bluetooth Bluetooth SIG, Inc 2012 User Guide - Smart iCopterVersion 8_d www.d-RedShop.com.cn