FX125W17 Sharper Image DX-2 Drone User Manual

 

RECHARGABLE 2.4GHz - DX-2 STUNT 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. 1. PREPARE FOR FLIGHT

+ Indicator light will turn off once fully charged

+ Install batteries in remote 2. PAIR YOUR DRONE Before each flight pair the remote with the drone:

3. The beep will indicate successful pairing 3. DIRECTIONAL LIGHTS 3. The beep will indicate successful pairing 4. REMOTE CONTROL OVERVIEW 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 QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS?

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(800) 374-2744 Before calling please locate the 10-digit code printed on the back of your remote

+ Drone must be charged before each use (Cable included) 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 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 Practice flying your drone below 10 feet and at low speeds until comfortable with all controls to To cut power to drone, move left joystick to down position 12+

ADULT ASSEMBLY, CHARGING, AND BATTERY INSTALLATION IS REQUIRED. ADULT SUPERVISION IS REQUIRED. Ne Nts ET AeA ERS Ee Not for Children under 3 years. 2017 MerchSource, LLC. All rights reserved. Distributed by MerchSource, LLC, Irvine, CA 92618. For technical support, please visit www.merchsource.com or call 1-800-374-2744. The artwork and design of this manual are protected by US copyright law and may not be reproduced, distributed, displayed, published or used for any purpose without prior written permission. It is not permitted to alter, remove or reproduce any trademarks or copyright notice from this manual. Printed in China. Due to continuous product improvements, the picture on the manual may differ slightly from the actual product. PATENT PENDING RECHARGABLE 2.4GHz - DX-2 STUNT DRONE INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the Rechargeable 2.4 GHz DX-2 Stunt Drone. Get ready to soar to new heights. Master | Remote Controller Battery: 6 x 1.5V AA the art of drone flying and stunting with Charging Time: Approximately 60 minutes remote control maneuverability. This lightweight stunting drone will provide hours of fun. SPECIFICATIONS Drone Battery: 350 mAh Li-po Maximum Recommended Altitude 115 ft. TABLE OF CONTENTS General Warnings Page 1 Contents, Remote Battery Installation, Battery Warnings Page 2 Charging LiPo Battery and Installing Blade Guards Page 3 Remote Overview Page 4 Operating Drone Page 5 Modes, Replacing Propellers, and Tips Page 6 Printed in China. i RECHARGABLE 2.4GHz - DX-2 STUNT DRONE READ ALL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS BEFORE USE

+ Adult supervision is required at all times.

+ DO NOT TOUCH SPINNING PROPELLERS

+ Do not land drone on wet surfaces.

- Always turn drone off when it is not in use.

- Always fly drone in large open areas. crashes. others.

+ 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.

+ Before each use, an adult should review the product and battery to determine that no damage or hazards exist.

+ Do not allow anything to intentionally make contact in any way with spinning propellers o 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.

+ Never touch or allow others to touch drone while it is flying.

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

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

* 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. Fly-aways are the responsibility of the individual pilot and will not be replaced by the manufacturer. This drone weighs .08 Ibs. As of December 21, 2015, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) only requires registration on unmanned aircrafts weighing more than .55 Ibs. Visit www.faa.gov/uas/registration/ for more information. Although the FAA does not require this drone to be registered, ongoing compliance with federal, state, and local laws is an owner's sole responsibility. Always fly safely and respect the privacy of others. 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. Printed in China. 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:

4) One or more blades are most likely damaged;

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

41) 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. RECHARGABLE 2.4GHz - DX-2 STUNT DRONE CONTENTS

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+]] | 4 yyy REMOTE BATTERY INFORMATION 1. Slide open the remotes battery compartment. 2. Install 6AA batteries as shown in the diagram above. 3. Replace and close battery compartment. Drone Controller USB Connector af Replacement Blade Guards & Propellors 4 Screws PLEASE RECYCLE OR DISPOSE OF ELECTRONICS PROPERLY RECYCLING a e INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT WWW.MERCHSOURCE.COM AXLITHIUM-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.

+ Battery is not serviceable.

+ Let battery cool to room temperature before charging.

+ While charging, never leave battery unattended.

+ Recycle or dispose of battery according to federal, state and local laws. KEEP THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR REFERENCE ) BATTERY WARNING - ALKALINE (AA) )

+ Do not mix old and new batteries.

+ Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zino), or rechargeable batteries.

+ Insert batteries using the correct polarity. Do not short-circuit the supply terminal,

+ Only use manufacturer specified batter(ies), charger(s), and/or adapters, if applicable, specified by the manufacturer.

+ Always use, replace, and recharge (if applicable) batteries under adult supervision. Printed in China. RECHARGABLE 2.4GHz - DX-2 STUNT DRONE CHARGING BATTERY Connect the Charge Note: The Battery Charger will light up when it is Cable to the Drone charging the battery and turn off when the battery is fully charged. Charge time is approximately 60 minutes. Insert the USB connector into a USB power source 1. Turn off the drone before charging. 2. Connect the Battery Charger Cable to the port found on the rear of the drone 3. Connect USB connector to the power source. INSTALLING BLADE GUARDS

* Click blade guards in place per diagrams below.

+ Use provided screws and a small screwdriver to secure the blade gaurds before use. BEFORE INSTALLATION:

AFTER INSTALLATION:

Printed in China. RECHARGABLE 2.4GHz - DX-2 STUNT DRONE REMOTE OVERVIEW Light indicates Throttle Joystick remote is on Forward/

Backwards Increases or decreases ro Adjustment: Slide drone elevation up to adjust ON/OFF Remote Switch

< Use L/R arrows for spin forward and slide down to adjust backwards Multi Direction Joystick Auto Orientation Auto Land Spin Adjustment:

Slide left to spin drone counterclockwise and slide right to spin drone clockwise Printed in China. Side to Side Adjustment:

Slide left to adjust to the left and slide right to adjust to the right Page 4 RECHARGABLE 2.4GHz - DX-2 STUNT DRONE OPERATING DRONE Step 1 - Pre-Flight Checklist 1. Read all warnings and instructions 2. Install remote batteries, page 2 3. Make sure that drone and remote are powered off 4. Install Blade Guards Drone, page 6. 5. Charge batteries, page 3. Step 2 - Choosing a location

* Drone is designed to be flown/driven indoors and outdoors

+ Always make sure you have enough space to fly drone

+ Always follow warnings, page 1. Step 3 - Driving Mode 1. Making sure your remote is off, slide drone switch to ON. Drone lights will begin to flicker 2. Choose a flat even surface and follow the diagram 3. Turn remote on. Bring the Throttle all the way up then bring it all the way down. Remote will beep and drone lights will flicker rapidly then turn on permanently once paired. 4. Drone is ready for flight. Printed in China. Step 4 Lift Off 1. Slowly and carefully bring the throttle up. Propellers will begin to spin and drone will begin to elevate. You can compensate for some of the drones drifting by using the Multi Directional Button or by following step 5. You may need to practice this step several times before successfully getting drone into the air. Step 5 - Drone Begins to Drift Follow this step if your drone begins to drift while take off or during flight

+ Drone drifts backwards: Slide the Forward/Backwards Adjustment up

+ Drone drifts forwards: Slide the Forward/Backwards Adjustment down

+ Drone drifts left: Slide the Side to Side Adjustment to the right.

+ Drone drifts right: Slide the Side to Side Adjustment to the left.

- Drone spins clockwise (viewing drone from top): Slide the Spin Adjustment to the left

- Drone spins counter-clockwise (viewing drone from top): Slide the Spin Adjustment to the right. 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 150 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 RECHARGABLE 2.4GHz - DX-2 STUNT DRONE MODES Auto Landing Button!

+ Make sure you have achieved level, balanced flight, where the drone is neither climbing nor descending.This mode allows you to safely and slowly land your drone without having to control the speed. It is done for you automatically.

+ The ideal auto landing height is 25-30 ft.

+ Press the - button to trigger auto land. Remote will beep continuously until drone lands

+ Do NOT touch the left control stick. This will interrupt the landing sequence.

+ To steer the drone during landing, use the right control until drone has reached the ground.

+ Press the - button again to exit auto landing mode. NOTE: Please make sure the throttle joystick is on down position before exit auto landing mode Auto Orientation Button

+ Auto Orientation default setting is off. To enter this mode press Auto Orientation + button. Remote will beep twice.

+ After drone success paired, the 2 white LED lights toward orientation will be the original forward orientation, when drone is in auto orientation mode, whatever the drone spin, the forward orientation will be previous original forward orientation.

+ Remote will beep every 6s to indicate the drone is in Auto Orientation mode.

+ To exit mode, press the + button. Remote will sound 1 long beep indicating that it has exited Auto Orientation mode. Stunt Button Once you are comfortable flying the drone, use the Stunt Button to perform acrobatic stunts. 1. Hover the drone to at least above 10 feet. 2. Press the Stunt Button. You will hear beeping coming from the remote 3. Move the Multi Directional Button to the desired direction that you would like the drone to flip 4. Once you are comfortable with Stunt Mode, you can create multiple flips. Press the Stunt Button and then move the Multi Directional Button to the desired direction you would like the drone to flip, continue to hold the joystick in the desired direction of the stunt. The drone will continue to flips in the direction you held the joystick, for a maximum of 3 stunts in a row. REPLACING PROPELLERS 1. Follow diagram to the right. 2. Make sure you installed the correct blade. Each blade has a number written on it. Match the blades with the corresponding number on the drone. 3. Carefully unscrew the propellers and replace with the new blade. NOTE: Blade 1 turns counter clockwise and Blade 2 turns clockwise 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. Printed in China. 6