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Charging

Balancing

Charging

complete

•  A green LED cycles around the motor 

pods counter-clockwise until GPS is 

acquired

•  Once GPS is acquired, the front LEDs 

are white and the rear are green

•  Intended for the beginner pilot
•  Maximum distance of 100 m from 

the pilot

•  A purple LED cycles around the motor 

pods counter-clockwise until GPS is 

acquired

•  Once GPS is acquired, the front LEDs 

are white and the rear are purple

•  Intended for the intermediate pilot
•  Maximum distance of 100 m from 

the pilot

NOTICE:

 If the Chroma

 quadcopter loses GPS signal while fl ying in either Smart or AP Mode, the LEDs will fl ash rapidly for 2 seconds and then 

once every second. The quadcopter will default to a stable fl ight mode with similar control response as AP Mode. Return Home will not function. 

Please familiarize yourself with the controls in AP Mode to ensure a safe return of the quadcopter in the event of GPS signal loss.

For best results while using Smart Mode, it is recommended that the 

pilot always turn to face the quadcopter while fl ying.

Power

connected

Charger LED codes

Charge the Flight Battery (~75 min)

Install the propellers

Install and Charge the ST-10+ Transmitter Battery

Install the Flight Battery

Extend the GPS Mast

Remove the Gimbal Cover

Power Up

Connect the CGO3 Camera 

to the ST-10+ via Wi-Fi

Understanding the Flight Modes

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CAUTION:

 All instructions and warnings must be followed exactly. Mishandling 

of Li-Po batteries can result in a fi re, personal injury and/or property damage.

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Smart Mode

AP Mode

16 ft

(5 m)

Front

Pilot location

Home position

Placement at startup

SAFE Circle

Pilot location

Right transmitter stick

Stick commands move

the Chroma

 quadcopter 

relative to the pilot location

Stick commands move 

the Chroma

 quadcopter 

relative to its orientation

Right transmitter stick

Left transmitter stick

Front

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Place the quadcopter outdoors on a fl at, 

level surface.

Set the top right transmitter switch to 

Smart.

Power on the transmitter.

Power on the quadcopter.

Perform the compass calibration

as shown in the video at

www.KnowChroma.com.

The LEDs will show green, rotating 

counter-clockwise around the motor 

pods while the quadcopter acquires a gps 

signal. The front LEDs will show white and the 

rear will show green when the quadcopter is 

ready for fl ight.

Insert the LiPo battery into the

ST-10+ transmitter.
Connect the battery lead to the

transmitter noting the correct polarity.
Close the battery compartment.

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Motor Start

Throttle control

Flying and Landing

After Your Flight

Controlling the Camera

Motor Stop

•  Slide the fully charged battery in until it locks.
•  Remove the battery by pressing the locking tab and 

sliding the battery to the rear of the quadcopter.

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NOTICE:

 If you begin to lose control, release the control sticks and the 

model will self-level.

NOTICE:

 Return home will only function if the quadcopter has GPS lock.

Pay close attention to the LEDs while fl ying. If at any time the LEDs indicate

the fl ight battery voltage is low, as shown in the LED reference guide, land the 

quadcopter immediately and charge the fl ight battery.

Climb

Descend

To land, you may either slowly lower the left 

transmitter stick to descend and land,

stopping the motors as shown in step 10b:

• To maintain the current 

altitude, allow the left 

transmitter stick to return 

to center.

or you may select 

“Return Home”

 on the top right switch on your transmitter:

Solid red

The quadcopter will return to the start position, land and stop the motors.

You may cancel the return to home function by switching back to Smart or

AP Mode on the top right switch on your transmitter.

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Away from 

the pilot

Toward 

the pilot

CAUTION:

 Starting the motors sets the home location. The 

quadcopter must be approximately 16 feet (5 meters) from where 

the pilot will stand during fl ight, pointing away from the pilot. If the aircraft 

is pointed in any other direction, the 

SAFE Circle™

 feature will not function 

as expected and may result in personal injury or damage to property. Once 

the aircraft’s motors are started, do not change your position.

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After the CGO3 camera powers on, the LED on the 

gimbal will glow red for approximately 40 seconds. 

When the LED changes to yellow, complete the

following steps to bind the CGO3 to the ST-10+:
•  Select Flight Settings from the main menu on the 

ST-10+.

•  Select the Bind option.
•  Under Camera, select the CGO3 network 

(CGO3_******).

•  Touch the Password line on the screen and enter 

the password “1234567890” on the touchscreen.

•  Select OK.
•  The ST-10+ will indicate a successful connection. 

Select OK.

•  Return to the Main Menu.
The live video feed is now visible on the ST-10+ 

display.
Double tap on the image to expand the video to fi ll the 

display. Double tap again to return to the main menu 

with live video.

Use the buttons on the top of the ST-10+ to control the camera functions.

Use the Camera Tilt Slider to 

adjust the vertical angle of the 

camera gimbal.

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WITH CGO3 4K CAMERA GIMBAL AND ST-10+ PERSONAL GROUND STATION TRANSMITTER*

Connect the USB cable to an

appropriate USB power source 

and to the charge port of the transmitter. 

The screen will show a charging battery 

icon. Disconnect the USB cable when the 

onscreen battery icon shows full capacity.

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Video 

Start/Stop 

Button

Photo 

Button

Camera Tilt Slider

Hold 3 seconds

Hold until the motors stop

NOTICE:

 Do not press the Motor Stop button 

while the aircraft is airborne. The motors could 

stop, causing the aircraft to crash.

Tip:

 Replace the gimbal cover after fl ying for storage and 

transportation of the quadcopter to protect the gimbal.

* This aircraft is not compatible with Spektrum

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 technology. 

For information on additional fl ight modes, including “Follow Me,” see the online video at 

www.KnowChroma.com.

For further information on controlling

the CGO3 camera with the ST-10

Ground Station, see the online video

at 

www.KnowChroma.com.

WARNING:

 Stopping the motors while 

the quadcopter is still in fl ight will cause 

the quadcopter to crash. 

Crash damage is not 

covered under warranty.

•  The props and motor pods have a letter 

code, either 

“A”

 or 

“B”

 molded in. Match 

the 

“A”

 props to the 

“A”

 motor pods and the 

“B”

 props to the 

“B”

 motor pods.

•  The 

“A”

 props thread on counter-clockwise.

•  The 

“B”

 props thread on clockwise.

•  Tighten the props only fi nger tight.

DO NOT overtighten. 

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