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Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Your KiwiQuad

Quadcopters are very sensitive to imbalances in weight and power distri-

bution. A small problem can present itself as a major symptom during flight.

The table below explains the most common issues, likely causes, and rem-

edies. If your KiwiQuad is experiencing abnormal behaviour, please contact

us for support online at www.kiwiquads.co.nz/contact-us/

Symptoms

Likely Causes

Remedies

Quick oscillations or

shaking during hover

accompanied by abnor-

mal motor noise.

Heavy vibration at flight

controller.

Remove canopy and

ensure front and back

screws holding flight

controller board are

screwed tight. Ensure

black rubber grommets

are in place and not

missing.

Unbalanced propellers

due to damaged pro-

pellers or bent motor

shaft.

Replace damaged pro-

pellers with new propel-

lers. See page 16.

Replace motor. See

page 17.

Lack of thrust when

increasing throttle.

CW/ACW Propellers on

wrong motors.

See page 17 for correct

motor and propeller di-

rection and orientation.

Worn-out motors.

Replace motors with

new set. See page 17.

Battery wear / not fully

charged.

Battery has lost ability

to hold a full-charge.

Dispose of correctly

and replace with a new

battery.

Summary of Contents for Drone Racing Starter Kit

Page 1: ...Drone Racing Starter Kit Version 1 0 Instruction Manual ...

Page 3: ... 5 Operation 6 Drone Operation 6 FPV Headset 7 Frequency Management 8 Low Battery Warnings 9 Getting Started 10 Controls 10 Advanced Controls 12 Training Guide 14 Maintenance 16 Consumables 16 Troubleshooting 18 Lost Procedure 20 Warranty Information 21 Accessories 22 Component Upgrades 23 ...

Page 4: ...recommend you familiarise yourself with the controls and read this manual in its entirety before attempting to fly Warning Ensure you have read and understand Civil Aviation Authority rules and local laws before flying outdoors or in a public space Box Contents KiwiQuads Drone Radio Controller FPV Headset Antenna Headstrap 1x Propeller Spare Set 2 x Batteries USB Charger Micro USB Cable Propeller ...

Page 5: ...t Diagrams Introduction FPV Camera Motors Video Aerial Canopy Propeller Duct Propeller Throttle Yaw Pitch Roll Change Rate Activate Flip On Off Rate Indicator Yaw Trim Pitch Trim Roll Trim Level Acro Toggle ...

Page 6: ...harging is com plete the red LED will turn off Caution Take care when unplugging the battery lead to avoid damage Always grasp the lead by the white plug Warning Lithium Polymer batteries can become a safety and fire hazard if not used or handled correctly Never leave batteries charging unattended Only charge batteries with official KiwiQuad chargers Do not attempt to charge a swollen or damaged b...

Page 7: ...real time video link is now established and ready for flying If the headset has selected the incorrect frequency simply repeat the scanning process until the correct frequency is selected MHz CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 CH5 CH6 CH7 CH8 Band A 5740 5760 5780 5800 5820 5840 5860 5880 Band B 5705 5685 5665 5645 5885 5905 5925 5945 Band C 5865 5845 5825 5805 5785 5765 5745 5725 Band D 5658 5695 5732 5769 5806 584...

Page 8: ...cy first remove the canopy as de scribed previously in Finding the Camera Frequency Briefly press the yellow button on the camera module to skip to the next frequency channel The bottom row of LEDs will indicate an advance to the next channel To change frequency bands hold the yellow button for 1 second The top row of LEDs will indicate an advance to the next band Pro Tip When flying with more tha...

Page 9: ...e 4xAAA batteries must be replaced It is recommended that you replace the AAA batteries at the first opportu nity as this can decrease the signal range Do not mix old and new batteries The FPV Headset has a battery voltage indicator in the bottom left corner It will begin flashing when the battery is low If the USB cable is connected the headset may still be used while charging The LED charge mete...

Page 10: ...10 Controls Getting Started Learning The Controls The diagrams below indicate movements of the drone corresponding to movements of the controller INCREASE THROTTLE YAW LEFT DECREASE THROTTLE YAW RIGHT ...

Page 11: ...Getting Started Take time to learn each of the controls and how they modify the movement of the drone Start by making small adjustments to alter the flight path of the drone PITCH DOWN ROLL RIGHT PITCH UP ROLL LEFT ...

Page 12: ...e 1 Level Angle mode This is the default mode selected on power up of the drone The drone uses its gyrometer correct itself to a level flying orientation when no controls are changed This is the easiest mode to learn on as the drone will always correct itself in the case of an pilot error Acro mode The gyrometer is disabled to The lowest level of rates and the default mode on power up This mode al...

Page 13: ...When flying outdoors it is useful to switch rate modes during flight to adapt to your flying situation Rate mode 3 is particularly useful in windy environments Flips can also be performed by experi enced pilots using a combination of the throttle and pitch roll stick Stealth Mode Stealth mode turns off the red and blue LEDs during flight Stealth mode does not affect the LED low battery warnings or...

Page 14: ... the throttle range 3 Practice hovering around 50cm off the ground and make minor adjustments to the pitch roll to correct flight drift Your aim is to maintain altitude for a few sec onds 4 Land and disconnect when the blue red LEDs begin to flash and charge or replace the battery Lesson 2 Basic Movement Lesson 2 will teach you how the pitch and roll controls work and how the drone will respond to...

Page 15: ...the drone at each corner The change of perspective can be challenging at first this will become easier when using the FPV Headset Lesson 3 FPV Now you know the basics it s time to try FPV It is recommended that you begin from Lesson 1 with the FPV Headset on to get a feel for the controls in first person view 1 Set up your drone in an open area before putting on your FPV Headset 2 Turn on the FPV ...

Page 16: ...anual you can maximise the lifespan of your batteries Propellers We expect the propellers in your KiwiQuad will last a considerable amount of time due to their high quality and the protection the ducts offer However in the event of a crash propellers may lose their shape or become bent Motors By nature brushed motors wear out as the internal components wear due to the high performance As they wear...

Page 17: ...me force may be required 4 Insert the new motor into the motor socket Take care to ensure the wire travels through the hole towards the flight controller 5 Plug the wire into the white flight controller socket 6 Replace the clear ring over the motor socket and raise to the top of the motor housing 7 Replace propeller Caution Take particular care when removing propellers from motors Incorrect proce...

Page 18: ...al motor noise Heavy vibration at flight controller Remove canopy and ensure front and back screws holding flight controller board are screwed tight Ensure black rubber grommets are in place and not missing Unbalanced propellers due to damaged pro pellers or bent motor shaft Replace damaged pro pellers with new propel lers See page 16 Replace motor See page 17 Lack of thrust when increasing thrott...

Page 19: ...he video module See page 8 Dense obstacle inter ference or distance too far For best results fly in an open area free from dense objects such as walls and floors See page 8 for more infor mation KiwiQuad loses signal during flight or motors stop spinning and falls LEDs are blinking Flight controller has entered a failsafe state and shutdown all motors to prevent a fly away situation Distance from ...

Page 20: ...rocedure Don t panic If your KiwiQuad is lost follow the instructions below It is important to begin your search as soon as possible as the battery will continue to deplete Do not switch off your headset or controller These items can be of assistance in your search Lower your throttle to minimum Otherwise when the controller connection re establishes it could take off unexpectedly Pulse your throt...

Page 21: ...ulting from misuse and general wear and tear KiwiQuads Limited is not liable for any costs incurred from courier or postal services to return products to our warehouse All warranty repairs replacements will be dealt with on a case by case basis Please contact us directly at the first instance if you have any issues with our products You can contact us online via Website www kiwiquads co nz contact...

Page 22: ...ed editions KiwiQuad Batteries Boost your racing time by expanding your battery stock Battery Voltage Tool No more guessing work Always know the charge in your batteries with this great LED tool Propellers Different propellers affect how your quad can manoeuvre Give our 2 blade and 3 blade propellers a go Accessories for your Starter Kit ...

Page 23: ...provides a charge voltage display for each battery connected F3 Processor OSD Flight Controller Unlock your KiwiQuad s full potential with a tunable flight controller and On Screen Display camera OSD The pre flashed Betaflight firmware is easy to use and highly customisable 7x16mm Motors Tweak your speed flight time and power with our range of brushed motors ...

Page 24: ...struction manual are current as of November 2018 All graphics and pictures used in this publication are subject to Copyright and may not be used without explicit permission Copyright 2018 KiwiQuads Limited All Rights Reserved ...

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