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APOLLO A1
QUADCOPTER OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Use the information in this section to familiarize yourself with the basic layout of the quadcopter, including motor
direction, front, back, left and right orientation, center of gravity and the LED Condition Indicator.
Do not pick up or carry the quadcopter by the GPS dome or it could be damaged or even broken off. Always
pick up and carry the quadcopter by one of the outrigger arms or the main body.
Front
Back
Right
Left
Clockwise
Rotation
Counter-Clockwise
Rotation
Clockwise
Rotation
Counter-Clockwise
Rotation
LED Condition
Indicator
TRANSMiTTER OvERviEw
AUDibLE LOw vOLTAgE ALARM
The transmitter features a Low Voltage Alarm that will sound continuously when the transmitter battery voltage drops
below a safe value. When this occurs, land as soon as is safely possible and replace the transmitter batteries.
AUDibLE TRiM SwiTCH TONES
When you move a trim switch, a short audible tone is heard. When a trim switch is centered, a longer audible tone
will sound (transmitter must be turned ON).
C
G
C.G.
Position
Camera Gimbal
Connections
GPS Dome
QUADCOPTER OvERviEw
For the best flight performance, particularly when using the camera gimbal, we strongly suggest balancing the
quadcopter before flight by moving the LiPo battery forward or backward. This will improve flight performance,
increase flight times and increase motor and ESC life. For more information, see the Adjusting the Center of Gravity
section on page XX. For information about installing, connecting and controlling the camera gimbal, see the Camera
Gimbal section on pages XX and XX.
Power Connector
USB Connector
Flight
Controller
Connector*
*Only used when required by Customer Service.
No GPS Signal (Manual Mode)
No GPS Signal (GPS Mode)
6 or More GPS Satellites (Manual Mode)
Manual Set Altitude
GPS Set Altitude (Head-Lock)
GPS Set Altitude (Head-Free)
Return to Home
Low LiPo Battery Voltage Caution
Low LiPo Battery Voltage Warning
GPS Connection Wire Unplugged
STATUS
LED CONDITION
When the quadcopter is sitting
on the ground, place a piece
of white paper, white cardboard or
a CD turned upside down below the
quadcopter. The LED will reflect off
this surface, making it easier for your
to see the color and flashing pattern.
Make sure to remove before flight.
LED CONDiTiON iNDiCATOR
The LED Condition Indicator will flash red and/or green to indicate the current status of the quadcopter. Use the table
below to determine the current status based on LED condition.
•
Green Flash
•
Red Flash
Red Solid
Yellow Solid
