User Manual Important Safety Notice Operating your Xplorer requires some basic skill training to enjoy safe and relaxed ights. It is recommended to read the user manual carefully. If you have any questions contact your regional XIRO Service Center via:
1. the support request form in your XIRO App, 2. the online support request form in the support section on Xirodrone.com or 3. send an email to:
XIRO Customer Support Mainland China: <as-cn@xirodrone.com>
XIRO Service Center Hong Kong: <as-hk@xirodrone.com>
XIRO Service Center Taiwan: <as-asia@xirodrone.com>
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XIRO Service Center Europe: <as-europe@xirodrone.com>
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For the most accurate info on email and hotline contact, we advise you to always check the support pages on http://xirodrone.com/support. 1.Video tutorials Watch the XIRO video tutorials before your rst ight and make sure you feel safe to y the Xplorer. You can scan the QR code to watch the video tutorials or nd the videos on http://www.xirodrone.com/support. 2.Download and install XIRO App Please download the XIRO App from application stores for your mobile device or scan the QR code here to download it and create your XIRO account. For iOS 8.0 & Android 4.4 +
For more information check the FAQ part in the support section on http://xirodrone.com/support/faq Video tutorials Install & Register Overall view of Xplorer Mini The Xplorer Mini Front ight indicators Motor (4x) Camera Upper cover (Replacing of battery) power button Propeller Ventilator Wi-Fi default pin hole Ultrasonic sensor and optical ow module Propeller guard Rear ight indicators Data transmission port (Micro USB) Fold lock button (4x) Flight indicators status Indicators blink yellow and green alternately | Self test. Indicators blink green slowly | GPS locked, GPS satellites signal is normal. Indicators blink green twice and then stop slowly | Visual positioning active, minimum number of GPS satellites cannot be locked or the GPS signal is not available indoors. The Xplorer now uses its visual positioning system to enable hovering. Indicators blink green fast | IOC (headless) mode, only available in GPS ight mode. Indicators blink yellow slowly | Attitude ight mode, GPS positioning and Visual positioning are not available. Indicators blink red slowly | The battery level is low and the Xplorer will suggest to return to its home position, normally the last takeo point. Indicators blink red fast | Battery level is critical, the Xplorer will automatically land. Solid red | Return home, Lost connection - Auto return home. Indicators blink red and yellow fast and alternately | GPS failure, please restart the system. Indicators blink red and yellow slowly and alternately | Compass failure, please recalibrate the Xplorer. Solid green | Horizontal calibration. Solid yellow | Vertical calibration. Solid yellow | Sensor data abnormal. Indicators blink yellow fast | Unlock motors in restrict zone. Smart ight battery and Charging kit Smart ight battery Charging port Power output port Power check button Power indicators Communication port Charging kit Adapter Charger DC port Charging indicator Battery lock XIRO App interface Connecting your XIRO App:
Smart ight battery Charging kit Enable Wi-Fi on your mobile device, search for the available Wi-Fi networks and then select the network named "XPLORER_XXXXXX" from your Wi-Fi network list. When requested for a password, enter the default password: XIRO1234. The Xplorer and the XIRO App are now connected. (New users, please register rst.) Flight mode: Attitude ight mode / GPS ight mode / Visual positioning mode / IOC mode / One-key return home Visual positioning mode GPS ight mode Attitude ight mode Takeo mode Landing mode Altitude Speed Connected satellites Transmission signal Xplorer power level Remaining storage Distance Check and Preparation Flight environment requirements 1. Before every ight, check the local airspace legislation and policies regarding remote controlled aircrafts and follow these at all times. 2. Ensure to y outside a radius of 3 km of any airport control zone (CTR) or governmental buildings. 3. Always y in open areas and keep a minimum distance from people, animals and/or buildings. Do not y directly over people or animals. 4. Avoid ying in areas that may cause magnetic interference, such as: power lines, tall buildings, shopping malls, residential areas or mines to avoid malfunctioning of the magnetic compass in your Xplorer. 5. Fly below heights of 4000 meter above sea level to avoid problems with the ascending power in your Xplorer. 6. Check your local UAV weather forecast for information on atmospheric factors that can interfere with controlling your Xplorer. Factors like GPS availability and solar ares can cause unexpected behaviour of your Xplorer. Fly your Xplorer only with a wind force 4 or below and stay out of weather conditions like rain, snow or fog. Checking/Charging battery capacity Press the power check button to check remaining capacity Power indicator LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Remaining capacity 87.5% ~ 100%
75% ~ 87.5%
62.5% ~ 75%
50% ~ 62.5%
37.5% ~ 50%
25% ~ 37.5%
12.5% ~ 25%
0% ~ 12.5%
Blinking O Solid It is recommended not to y the Xplorer when the remaining battery capacity is below 50%. Press the power check button to check the remaining battery capacity and only activate your Xplorer when the capacity is above 30%. When the remaining battery capacity is below 30%, rst charge the battery before ight. Charging the smart ight battery Charging 1. Hold the battery with the connectors facing down and plug it into the slot. The battery is rmly installed when a "click" is heard. 2. Connect the DC cord to the charger and plug the adapter directly into the power outlet. Verify that the LED indicators on the charger indicate that the battery starts charging. Removing the battery Push the battery lock backwards and simultaneously remove the battery. Indicators status of the Charger Charging. Charging completed. Connection failed or warnings (Overload, overcurrent or battery connection failure). Preparing the Xplorer Mini Unfolding the Xplorer Mounting the propeller guards Remove the arm clamps, then keep the fold lock button pressed and simultaneously open the arms until a "click" is heard. Attach the propeller guards into the propeller guard slot at the bottom of the motor in line with the Xplorers arm. Installing and removing the smart ight battery Installing the smart ight battery 1. Use your thumb to lift the front of the cover then slowly further open the upper cover. 2. Place the battery at into the body. Make sure the side with indicators is facing the connector in the front. 3. Push the smart ight battery into the connector until a Click is heard. The battery is now installed. Removing the smart ight battery 4. Place the upper cover back onto the drone and make sure it is rmly attached to the drone. 1. Use your thumb to lift the front of the cover, then slowly further open the upper cover. Pull the battery lock backwards and push the batteryto the rear of the drone. 2. Lift the rear part of the battery to remove it. Flight Power on the Xplorer Mini Power Button 5 meters 1. Press the power button at the bottom of the drone for 3 seconds, wait until your hear the power on sound and the ight indicator lights are turned on. 2. Place the drone in front of you with the front
(camera) facing away from you. Keep a safe distanceof a minimum of 5 meters between yourself and the Xplorer. Note: After the Xplorer Mini is powered on 1. When the rear ight indicators slowly blink red and yelow alternately, the magnetic compass need to be calibrated. (See calibration steps on page 12) 2. When the rear ight indicators fast blink alternately red and yellow, there is a GPS failure. Please restart your Xplorer. 3. When the rear ight indicators blink green or yellow slowly, the Xplorer is ready to y. 4. Place the drone on the ground one it is powered on in case of accidents. Connecting your XIRO App 1. Enable Wi-Fi on your mobile device, search for the available Wi-Fi networks and then select the network named "XPLORER_XXXXXX" from your Wi-Fi network list. When requested for a password, enter the default password: XIRO 1234. The Xplorer and the XIRO App are now connected. (New users, please register rst.) 2. Start the XIRO App to enter the real-time aerial photography interface. One Xplorer Mini can be controlled by only one mobile device. When using a second mobile device to connect to the Xplorer the message This drone is connected to another mobile device will be shown on the interface. When the drone has successfully connected to mobile device, the XIRO App will recognize the Xplorer Mini automatically. How to start the motors Click Start on the screen to start the drone Operation details (Takeo / Landing) 1. Click One-key takeo, the drone will go up 1 meter and hover at that position waiting for your instructions. 2. Click One-key landing, the drone will land at its current position and the motors shut o automatically. In GPS ight mode, when you power on the Xplorer Mini, the front ight indicators turn red and the rear ight indicators blink green. When the rear ight indicators blink yellow, the drone is in Attitude ight mode. It is advised to change your ight location. When there are less than 6 GPS satellites locked, the Xplorer will enter the visual positioning ight mode
(the rear ght indicators blink double green slowly). When the drone ies up to 0.5 meter, the optical ow sensors will automatically detect the environment. When the environment is not suitable for the visual positioning ight mode, the drone will land and a warning message will be shown in the XIRO App. When in Attitude ight mode, the Xplorer is not allowed to take o. Flight Control Click More operations in the XIRO App, select IOC to y the Xplorer in IOC (headless) mode. The default operating mode in XIRO App is Mode 2 (American mode). Left control stick Up Down Turn left Turn right Press to make the Xplorer Mini vertically y up. Press to make Xplorer Mini turn counter-
clockwise around its center. Press to make the Xplorer Mini vertically go down. Press to make Xplorer Mini turn clockwise around its center. Right control stick Forward Backward Leftward Rightward Press to make Xplorer Mini y forward. Press to make Xplorer Mini y to the left. Press to make Xplorer Mini y backward. Press to make Xplorer Mini y to the right. Via the Operation settings in the XIRO App you can select dierent ight control modes. For more ight operation parameters, please go to Settings in the XIRO App. In Free control mode and Motion control mode, press the button and drag it, the range you drag the button will decide the speed. Advanced ight function One-key return home When the option One-key return home is pressed, the Xplorer automatically determines its route to its takeo position. When its height is less than 3 meters, the Xplorer will rst climb to 3 meters and then y back to its HOME point and land slowly. One-key Shutdown Press One-key shutdown to activate the One-key shutdown function. Note: Only use this function when the Xplorer is out of control. This function will force the motors to shutdown immediately and in ight cause the Xplorer to crash. Only use this function in case of emergency and you have to crash your Xplorer to prevent more severe risks.. Hover Press Hover in case of emergency to clear all operations except hovering. More operations IOC (headless) mode One-key Shutdown Hover In GPS ight mode, when you press IOC, the Xplorer will use its HOME point as reference for its orientation. Pull the stick backward: the Xplorer will y towards HOME point and vice versa. The front of the drone (the red ight indicators) is no longer important for controlling the ight direction of the drone. 1. Pull the stick forward, the Xplorer will yies toward away fronm its HOME point. 2. Pull the stick backward, the Xplorer will y towards its HOME point. Drone HOME point
/ Takeo point in GPS mode Smart ight mode options You can select Follow Me / Follow Snap at the right side of the XIRO App preview screen. Follow Snap In the Follow Snap mode, you can select an object or person on the preview screen in the XIRO App by drawing a square around your target. When the target is correctly selected, the red rectangle becomes green. Next press Follow and the Xplorer Mini will track the object and you can start recording or shooting pictures. Make sure there are no tall buildings or obstacles between the drone and the target. In the Follow Snap mode, when the drone loses connection, please exit Follow Snap by switching to other modes. Follow Snap Ground Follow Me Follow Me In the Follow Me mode, you have two dierent options: Self-Circling and the Follow mode. 1. In the Self-Circling mode, the front of the Xplorer will face the connected mobile device and take a 360 picture based on the position of the mobile device. Press Self-Circling again to exit the Self-Circling mode. In the Follow Me ight mode, you can select either the Self-Circling function or the Follow function. It is not possible to select both options simultaneously. Make sure the Xplorer can target the object with the mobile device successfully. When the front of the drone is not facing the object, targeting is not possible. You have to exit the Follow Me mode, reposition the Xplorer and restart the Follow Me mode. Make sure the Xplorer can target the object with the mobile device successfully. When the front of the drone is not facing the object, targeting is not possible. You have to exit the Follow Me mode, reposition the Xplorer and restart the Follow Me mode. Hints and Tips Maintenance tips 1. Store the Xplorer and all parts at normal room temperature and in a dry environment. 2. Do not put heavy stu on your Xplorer Mini. 3. Do not insert anything into the ventilator opening in case of damaging the ventilator. 4. Remove the smart ight battery from the Xplorer when not using the Xplorer. Smart ight battery safety guideline 1. Only use the XIRO smart ight battery and the XIRO charger with the Xplorer. XIRO does not take any responsibility for damages caused by third party batteries or battery chargers. Your warranty will become void when using the third party parts in combination with the Xplorer. 2. Do not charge a battery that is still warm from usage and never use a battery in your Xplorer that is still warm from charging. 3. Replace the battery when it has been discharged over 300 times. 4. Never recharge or use a (visually) defective battery. 5. When you store your Xplorer for longer period make sure the battery power level is around 50% to optimize its lifespan. 6. Discharge the battery completely once every 20 charge/discharge cycles. This will optimize the battery lifespan. 7. Please deliver used batteries to the designated battery disposal locations in your area. 8. When you come in contact with battery acid, immediately wash your skin or eyes with fresh water for at least 15 minutes and see your doctor instantly. 9. A LiPo battery re is similar to a chemical re. Put out the re by using sand or use a Class D, dry powder re extinguisher. DO NOT use water!
Battery Lifespan Checking battery lifespan: Long press the power button on the smart ight battery for 5 seconds, LED indicators will show you the battery lifespan. LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Remaining battery lifespan 90% ~ 100%
80% ~ 90%
70% ~ 80%
60% ~ 70%
50% ~ 60%
40% ~ 50%
30% ~ 40%
20% ~ 30%
< 20%
The GPS failure protection (Only available in GPS ight mode) GPS failure during ying When GPS becomes instable during the GPS ight mode, the Xplorer will hover at its current position when the conditions for Visual positioning mode are available. Otherwise, the drone will switch to the Attitude ight mode and land slowly. You can control the height of your Xplorer Mini during landing until the conditions for the Visual positioning mode are valid again. GPS failure during returning When GPS becomes instable during auto return home function, the drone will stop this functon and a warning will be shown in the XIRO App. When Visual positioning conditions are available the Xplorer will hover at its current position. Otherwise, the Xplorer will switch to the Attitude ight mode and land slowly. You can control the height of your Xplorer Mini during landing until the conditions for the Visual positioning mode are valid again. Lost-connection protection (in GPS ight mode) In GPS ight mode, when the Xplorer loses connection with the mobile device, it will return to the last
"connected" position. The Xplorer will try to reconnect for 3 seconds before automatically return to its HOME point. Note: When the Xplorer reconnects with the mobile device during the auto return home function, it will stop and hover at the reconnection point. The user is able to regain full control. XIRO's Collision avoidance system is NOT avaliable in the Xplorer Mini. Your Xplorer is not yet capable to avoid obstacles automatically. DO NOT fully trust the auto return home function, actively try to regain control again. Lost-connection protection (in Visual positioning mode) The drone will hover at the height where visual positioning is available and wait for re-connection. The drone will start to descend slowly when the battery power gets low. Lost-connection protection (in Attitude ight mode) The drone will automatically switch to the Visual positioning mode. When current height is over 3 meters, your Xplorer Mini will descend to 3 meters and wait for reconnection until the battery level becomes critically low. The Xplorer will then slowly land at its current position. Low battery level warnings and protection Low battery level warning (Level 1) The Xplorer will trigger a low battery warning when the battery capacity gets low. Xplorer: At this level the rear ight indicator will not change. XIRO App: A warning message: "Return Home?" will appear. When the low battery warning is triggered in the GPS ight mode, you can press the One-key return home button in the XIRO App to recall your drone. Low battery level protection (Level 2) The Xplorer will trigger the battery level protection when the battery capacity is very low. Xplorer: The rear ight indicator will blink red slowly. XIRO App: A warning message: "The drone is returning home" will appear. The drone now automatically returns to its HOME position. Critical battery level protection (Level 3) The drone will trigger a critical battery protection when the battery capacity gets critically low. The auto pilot calculations indicate the Xplorer can not reach its Home point. Xplorer: The rear ight indicator will blink red fast. XIRO App: A warning message: "The drone is landing" will appear. The Xplorer will now slowly land at its current position. Critical Low Battery Level warning (in Attitude ight mode) The rear ight indicators will blink red fast and the drone will begin to descend and land automatically. Advanced Operation Magnetic compass calibration Always calibrate when you start ying in new locations. The compass is very sensitive to electromagnetic interference. This can cause unexpected ight behaviour. Regular cali-bration of the magnetic compass is required for an optimal performance of your Xplorer. Calibration Procedures:
1. Press the power switch until the Xplorer is completely started. Wait until the rear ight indicator blinks green slowly or yellow slowly. 2. Press -> Operation settings-> Calibrate to calibrate your Xplorer. 3. Hold the Xplorer horizontal with the rear ight indicators pointing towards yourself. When the rear ight indicators turn into solid green, the Xplorer is in the correct horizontal position. Slowly rotate 1-3 circles, wait until the rear ight indicators blink yellow fast. When the rear ight indicators start blinking green fast, the Xplorer is no longer in an exact horizontal position. This may result in having to make more circles to nish this stage of the calibration procedure. 4. For the next stage, hold the Xplorer vertical with the rear ight indicators pointing up. When the rear ight indicators turn into solid yellow, the Xplorer is in the correct vertical position. Slowly rotate 1-3 circles, wait until the rear ight indicators start blinking green or yellow slowly. Note: When the rear ight indicators start blinking yellow fast, the Xplorer is no longer in an exact vertical position. This may result in having to make more circles to nish this stage of the calibration procedure. Calibration successful:
Calibration failure:
Indicators blink green slowly Indicators blink red and yellow alternately 5. The rear ight indicators will blink green slowly or yellow slowly when the calibration procedure ended successfully.The calibration procedure has been unsuccessful when the rear ight indicators blink red and yellow alternately. You have to repeat the calibration procedure to ensure a safe ight. Wi-Fi Reset Wi-Fi password Power on the drone, while pressing the Wi-Fi reset button with a pin. After 3 seconds you can stop pressing the reste button and your Wi-Fi will be restored to the factory default. Modify Wi-Fi name and password Enter Go to My Homepage, press Settings on the top left, select Aerial photography settings and then the Wi-Fi settings to modify your Wi-Fi name and password. Copy the recordings and shootings You can download the videos and pictures via the XIRO App Album function or via a micro-USB cable connected to your PC. Upgrade rmware Your Xplorer Mini upgrades its rmware via the XIRO App. Please pay attention to following reminder in the XIRO App: Download the latest version rmware to your mobile device. First the latest rmware will be downloaded to your mobile device. Then the rmware will be uploaded to your Xplorer Mini and the rmware upgrade sequence is nished by restarting your Xplorer Mini. The improved rmware will now be available in your Xplorer. For iOS 8.0 & Android 4.4 +
For more information check the FAQ part in the support section on http://xirodrone.com/support Video tutorials Scan the QR code to watch the video tutorials or nd the videos on http://www.xirodrone.com/support. Download and install XIRO App Video tutorials Please download the XIRO App from application stores for your mobile device or scan the QR code here to download it and create your XIRO account. Install & Register ComplianceInformation FCCComplianceNotice ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15oftheFCCRules.Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwoconditions:1 Thisdevicemaynotcauseharmfulinterference,and2Thisdevicemustacceptanyinterferencereceived, includinginterferencethatmaycauseundesiredoperation. Anychangesormodificationsnotexpresslyapprovedbythepartyresponsibleforcompliancecouldvoidthe usersauthoritytooperatetheequipment. ThisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywiththelimitsforaClassBdigitaldevice,pursuantto part15oftheFCCRules.Theselimitsaredesignedtoprovidereasonableprotectionagainstharmful interferenceinaresidentialinstallation.Thisequipmentgenerates,usesandcanradiateradiofrequency energyand,ifnotinstalledandusedinaccordancewiththeinstructions,maycauseharmfulinterferenceto radiocommunications.However,thereisnoguaranteethatinterferencewillnotoccurinaparticular installation.Ifthisequipmentdoescauseharmfulinterferencetoradioortelevisionreception,whichcanbe determinedbyturningtheequipmentoffandon,theuserisencouragedtotrytocorrecttheinterferenceby oneormoreofthefollowingmeasures:
Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna. Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandreceiver. Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdifferentfromthattowhichthereceiverisconnected. Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforhelp. RF Exposure Statement:
The equipment complies with FCC 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. The transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.