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MARS
QUADCOPTER OPERATOR’S MANUAL
USiNG ThE bRUShLESS CAMERA GiMbAL - bOTh vERSiONS
CONTROLLiNG ThE CAMERA GiMbAL
5) Rotate the Camera Gimbal Control Dial to adjust the pitch of the camera. Turn the Camera
Gimbal Control Dial counter-clockwise to pitch the camera DOWN and turn the Camera
Gimbal Control Dial clockwise to pitch the camera UP.
If the camera gimbal is still not level in the roll axis 45 seconds to 1 minute after plugging your LiPo battery into
the quadcopter, the camera gimbal should be calibrated. For more information, see the Calibrating the Camera
Gimbal section on page 35.
Camera Gimbal Condition LED:
The camera gimbal features a Condition LED that allows you to see its current operating condition at a glance.
Use the table below to determine the current status based on LED condition.
Firmware Upgrading
IMU Error
Sensor Calibration Function
Normal Operation
STATUS
LED CONDITION
Solid Blue
Solid Yellow
Solid Purple, Then Solid Red
Flashing Green
The camera gimbal’s minimum operating voltage is 10.0 volts. Even so, we recommend you ensure that your
LiPo battery is fully charged when flying your Mars quadcopter and using the camera gimbal. The camera gimbal
may act erratic or unexpectedly during flight when your LiPo battery voltage drops too low.
1) Pull the throttle control stick all the way back, verify that the Flight Mode Switch is in the Manual Mode (1) position,
then turn the transmitter ON.
2) Place the quadcopter right-side up on a flat, level surface, then plug your LiPo battery into the power connector.
Three quick audible tones will sound, followed by a single audible tone.
Do not move the quadcopter for 10
seconds after plugging your LiPo battery in to allow the gyros and flight controller to initialize (about 5 seconds
after the final single audible tone sounds).
3) Carefully push any excess wiring and connectors into the back of the body, then close the battery door, making
sure it latches securely closed.
4) While the gyros and flight controller initialize, the camera gimbal will begin to automatically move to the level
position in the roll axis and the Camera Gimbal Condition LED should flash Green, indicating normal operation.
It can take up to 30 to 45 seconds for the camera gimbal to level itself after plugging your LiPo battery into
the quadcopter.
Do not move the quadcopter or the camera gimbal during this time.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THE CAMERA GIMBAL wITHOUT A CAMERA
INSTALLED OR DAMAGE TO THE CAMERA GIMBAL COULD OCCUR!
A camera must be installed in the camera gimbal arm mount for the camera gimbal to function correctly. If a
camera is not installed, the camera gimbal will judder back and forth uncontrollably and never level itself. The
weight of the camera is required for proper function.
USiNG ThE fPv SySTEM
The Mars FPV version quadcopter includes a 5.8GHz video transmitter and a color 4.3” TFT LCD FPV monitor with
receiver. Just add an Idea-Fly WiFi Sports Cam 1080P, a GoPro HERO 3, a Boscam HD19 or other similar action
camera, connect the Micro USB FPV Video Cable (available separately, or included with the Idea-Fly WiFi Sports
Cam 1080P) to the micro USB video port in your camera, and you’re ready to enjoy First Person View flying fun!
The FPV monitor features 4-band, 32-channel One-Touch Automatic Frequency Scanning to quickly and easily find the
best, most reliable picture. An internal 2200mAh Lithium battery with included micro USB charger allows for several
hours of use between charges. A removeable folding sunshade enables clear viewing in most weather conditions
and a CNC-machined aluminum adjustable mounting arm provides a solid way to install the FPV monitor onto the
transmitter and adjust it to suit.
