FFX12324G17 DX 1 Micro Drone User Manual

 

Rechargeable 2.4GHz DX-1 MICRO DRONE Rechargeable 2.4GHz DX-1 MICRO DRONE Rechargeable 2.4GHz DX-1 MICRO DRONE GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DRONE PLEASE READ ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO USE. KEEP THIS DOCUMENT AS IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRONE. CHARGING Drone must be charged before each use (USB cable included) Indicator light will turn off once fully charged Install batteries in remote 2. PAIRING Before each flight pair the remote with the drone:

1. Turn your drone on and place on a flat, level surface 2. Turn on the remote on and move the left joystick down, then up, then down again 3. The beep will indicate successful pairing 3. DIRECTIONAL LIGHTS

* White lights indicate the front of the drone

* Red lights indicate the back of the drone

* Not applicable in auto-orientation mode 4. REMOTE CONTROL OVERVIEW Practice flying your drone below 10 feet and at low speeds until comfortable with all controls to avoid unncessary damage or injury

* Left joystick:

* Up/Down controls elevation

* Left/Right controls spin

* Right joystick: controls flight direction

* Direction Trim: use to eliminate drift To cut power to drone, move left joystick to down position QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS?

PLEASE GIVE US A CALL ... WERE HERE TO HELP CUSTOMER SERVICE Before calling please locate the 10-digit CHOKING HAZARD code printed on the back of your remote SMALL PARTS NOT FOR CHILDREN UNDER 3 YEARS. UUme sha ael0) stp) INTRODUCTION SPECIFICATIONS Congratulations on your purchase of the Sharper Image Rechargeable 2.4 GHz DX-1Micro Drone. Get ready to soar to new heights. Master the art of drone flying with remote control maneuverability. This lightweight micro drone will provide hours of fun. Drone Battery: 100 mAh Li-po Remote Controller Battery: 2 x 1.5V AAA Charging Time: Approximately 30 minutes Maximum Recommended Altitude 65 ft. TABLE OF CONTENTS General Warnings Page 1 Contents and Remote Battery Installation Page 2 Charging LiPo and Drone Storage Page 3 Blade Guard Installation Page 4 Remote Control and Drone Overview Page 5 Operating Drone Page 6 Modes and Replacing Propellers Page 7 Troubleshooting and FCC Warning Page 8 Page i READ ALL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS BEFORE USE

/\ SAFETY WARNINGS:

Not recommended for children under 12 years of age. As with all electrical products, precaution should be observed during handling and use to reduce the risk of electrical shock. Adult supervision is required at all times. Before each use, an adult should review the product and battery to determine that no damage or hazards exist. DO NOT TOUCH SPINNING PROPELLERS Do not allow anything to intentionally make contact in any way with spinning propellers.

* Prevent contact with spinning blades by turning off remote prior to handling drone. Use caution and pay attention to your surroundings while operating drone. Do not fly drone into animals, people, or inanimate objects. Keep drone away from power lines, buildings, trees, public areas, and any other potentially hazardous areas. Do not operate in rain, heavy wind, and or any type of severe weather. Do not land drone on wet surfaces. Never touch or allow others to touch drone while it is flying. Always turn drone off when it is not in use. Always fly drone in large open areas. Never fly drones above or near people, sudden changes in wind or other conditions could lead to unexpected crashes. Always use caution when flying drone vehicles, obey relevant laws, respect the privacy and property rights of others. The drone shall never be modified or used for anything except its intended purpose. PLEASE RECYCLE OR DISPOSE OF ELECTRONICS PROPERLY RECYCLING INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT MSCUSTOMERCARE.COM Page 1 Rechargeable 2.4GHz DX-1 MICRO DRONE CONTENTS REMOTE BATTERY INFORMATION 1. Slide open battery compartment. 2. Install 2 AAA batteries as shown in diagram shown above. 3. Replace and close battery compartment. LITHIUM-POLYMER BATTERY WARNING There is a risk of fire and personal injury if Li-Po battery is punctured, damaged or misused.

* Never expose battery to extreme temperatures or moisture.

* Do not subject battery to strong impacts.

- Always keep battery away from flammable materials.

* Only use manufacturer specified batter(ies), charger(s), and/or adapters, if applicable, Drone Controller USB Connector Rechargeable 2.4GHz DX-1 MICRO DRONE CHARGING BATTERY Note: The Battery Charger will light up when it is charging the battery and turn off when the battery is fully charged. Charge time is approximately 30 minutes. Connect the Battery Charger to the Drone Insert the USB connector into a USB power source Turn off the drone before charging. Carefully connect the Drone to USB charging cord as the connector. Connector is delicate and must be handled with care. Connect USB connector to power source. Please note the plug direction when plugging Carefully unplug the charging cord from in the drone: the Drone:

Correct Incorrect Rechargeable 2.4GHz DX-1 MICRO DRONE BLADE GUARD INSTALLATION Blade guards should be installed prior to flying the drone. The blade guards will help protect your drone and bystanders from the spinning propellers. They will protect the propellers if the drone is dropped or has a rough landing. The blade guards will also allow you to see the drone while it is in flight. Please see below on how to properly install the blade guards. BEFORE INSTALLATION: AFTER INSTALLATION:

Press down at base specified by the manufacturer. until it clicks

* Battery is not serviceable. a battery cool to room temperature before Drone can be charged and stored inside of controller: 7 charging.

- While charging, never leave battery unattended. \ \

* Recycle or dispose of battery according to federal, state and local laws. iO KEEP THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR REFERENCE |

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Blade Guards Replacement * Only use manufacturer specified batter(ies), charger(s), and/or adapters, if 1. Identify the number on the 2. Carefully align the propeller so it is 4. Carefully clamp the blade guard Propellors ieee uel laws oY A eahaaeiifenelicable! beltaiiee underadhffeuperiston, blade guard and match it to horizontal to the leg of the Drone. around the propeller post. Press the number on the Drone. down on the base until it clicks. KEEP THE PACKAGE FOR REFERENCE AS IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION ww 3. Coming from below, angle the blade guard to the propeller post. 5. Repeat on three remaining corners. Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Rechargeable 2.4GHz DX-1 MICRO DRONE Rechargeable 2.4GHz DX-1 MICRO DRONE Rechargeable 2.4GHz DX-1 MICRO DRONE ere : MODES REMOTE CONTORL OVERVIEW Light indicates OPERATING DRONE Step 4 Lift Off remote is on s 5 1. Slowly and carefully bring the throttle up. step 1 Pre Flight Checklist Propellers will begin to spin and drone will begin Auto Landing Auto Orientation 1. Read all warnings and instructions to elevate. You can compensate for some of the * Make sure you have achieved level, balanced * Auto Orientation default setting is off. To enter 2. Install remote batteries, page 2 drones drifting by using the Multi Directional flight, where the drone is neither climbing nor this mode press Auto Orientation button. Throttle Joystick 3. Make sure that drone and remote Buttomor by follawingistes S, Yeu mayrmead fo descending. This mode will activate when the Remote will beep twice and the LED will light up. ON/OFF are powered off practice this step several dimes before remote loses signal or when remote is turned - After drone success paired, the 2 white LED

| Increases or decreases drone elevation Remote Switch 4. Install Blade Guards, page 4. successfully getting drone into the air off or when battery gets too low. lights toward orientation will be the original 5. Charge batteries, page 3. * The ideal auto landing height is 15ft. forward orientation, when drone is in auto

, . * This mode allows you to safely and slowly land orientation mode, whatever the drone spin,

~ Use L/R arrows for spin Multi Direction Step 2 . Choosing a location Step 5 - Drone Begins to Drift your drone without having to control the speed. the forward orientation will Joystick * Drone is designed to be flown indoors Follow this step if your drone begins to drift while It is done for you automatically. be previous original forward orientation. only take off or during flight - Remote will beep every 6s to indicate the drone

* Always make sure you have * Drone drifts backwards: Slide the is in Auto Orientation mode. enough space ta tly drone Forward/Backwards Adjustment up - To exit mode, press the button again, the Side to Side * Always follow warnings, page 1 - Drone drifts forwards: Slide the LED will light off. Remote will sound 1 long beep Adjustment: Slide left to adjust to the left and slide right to adjust to the right Spin Adjustment: Slide left to spin drone counterclockwise and slide right to spin drone clockwise Forward/

Backwards Adjustment: Slide up to adjust forward and slide down to adjust backwards Auto Orientation ON/OFF DRONE OVERVIEW J/ \

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{/ Page 5 Forward/Backwards Adjustment down Step 3 - Starting Drone * Drone drifts left: Slide the Side to Side 1. Making sure your remote is off, slide Adjustment to the right. drone switch to ON. Drone lights will - Drone drifts right: Slide the Side to Side begin to flicker Adjustment to the left. 2. Choose a flat even surface and * Drone spins clockwise (viewing drone from follow the diagram top): Slide the Spin Adjustment to 3. Turn remote on. Bring the Throttle all the left. the way up then bring it all the way * Drone spins counter-clockwise (viewing down. Remote will beep and drone drone from top): Slide the Spin lights will flicker rapidly then turn on Adjustment to the right. permanently once paired. 4. Drone is ready for flight. Always turn off remote prior to retrieving or picking up drone. This will help you avoid accidently activating propellers. Step 6 - Operating Drone in Flight The drones range is approximately 100 feet

* Read and be aware of all warnings found on page 1.

* Maintain your desired elevation by using the Throttle

* Use the Throttle joystick in a circle motion to spin the drone

* Use the Multi Directional Joystick to move forwards, backwards, and side to side

* Review step 5 if your drone begins to drift Page 6 indicating that it has exited Auto Orientation mode. REPLACING PROPELLERS 1. Follow diagram to the right. 2. Make sure you installed the correct blade Each blade has a letter written on it NOTE: Blade 1 turns counter clockwise and Blade 2 turns clockwise Page 7 Rechargeable 2.4GHz DX-1 MICRO DRONE CUSTOMER SERVICE

(800) 374-2744 TIPS

* Do not crash drone into sand or dirt. Drone gears may become clogged

* When first learning to fly, practice lifting off and hovering

* Stay several feet from walls and buildings

+ Always Press Throttle all the way down after crashing or when something gets stuck in propellers

* Never fly drones above or near people, sudden changes in wind or other conditions could lead to unexpected crashes.

* Always use caution when flying drone vehicles, obey relevant laws, respect the privacy and property rights of others.

* The drone shall never be modified or used for anything except its intended purpose. WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment. TROUBLESHOOTING:

When remote switch is turned on, the remote light does not illuminate:

1) Check that batteries in the remote are installed correctly OR 2) Replace with new batteries When the remote is switched on, the remote LED is flashing and remote is beeping:

1) | Remote batteries are low; replace them with new batteries Drone and remote properly pair, but the drone will not lift-off:

1) Drone Li-Po needs charging. Use charging cable to connect the drone to power source. After trimming the drone, the drone flight is very unstable and cannot fly properly:

1) | Oneor more blades are most likely damaged;

2) _ Turn off the drone and remote. 3) | Replace with the proper number replacement blade and try flying again. After impact, the drone is unstable:

1) Put the left remote control lever to the left bottom and put the right remote control lever to the right bottom at the same time which connected to the drone (diagram to right). 2) _ If the above does not resolve the issue, reboot the drone and controller and pair again. Remote Controller and Drone can not be paired:

1) | Check Point: Remote Controller must be closed to Drone, not exceed 4 meters. Note: If there are 2 sets of Drones within 4 meters for Pairing, you must pair one successfully before pairing the second set. 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. NOTE: 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. 2016, 2017 MerchSource, LLC. All rights reserved. Distributed by MerchSource, LLC, Irvine, CA 92618. PATENT PENDING Printed in China Page 8