Propel Trampolines X18, Instruction Booklet

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IMPORTANT: ALWAYS REMEMBER TO DISCONNECT YOUR BATTERY CHARGER WHEN NOT IN USE!
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Remote Control Battery Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Charging the X18 Li-Poly Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
X18 Battery Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
X18 Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Control Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Flight Preparation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Syncing Your X18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Now You Are Ready To Fly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Recognizing The Front & Rear Of The X18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
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Understanding The Altitude Lock Sensor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Speed Select Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3 Channel VS 4 Channel Flying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3 Channel Flight Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4 Channel Flight Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Flight Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Adjusting The Trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Calibrating The X18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
How To Perform 360º Stunt Rolls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Using Your On-Board Camera and Video Recorder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Propel X18 WiFi APP Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Pairing X18 to Your Compatible Device s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Quick Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Detailed APP Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Troubleshooting Your X18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Replacing The Propeller Blades. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Battery Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Thank you for purchasing the X18 2.4 Ghz Quadrocopter. Please read this instruction booklet as it contains
valuable information on how to properly fly and care for your X18.
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REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION
1. Slide off the battery cover from the back of the controller.
2. Install 4 fresh “AA” alkaline batteries into the controller as
shown in diagram A. Replace the battery cover.
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position. If the power indicator turns on you have installed your
batteries properly.
CHARGING THE X18 LI-POLY BATTERY
1. Connect your USB charging cord to your computer USB port.
2. Connect your battery to the USB charging cord;
3. The red charging indicator light will turn on. After the battery is charged fully, the indicator light will turn off.
4. Average charging time is approximately 120 minutes. A fully charged drone can fly for
approximately 5-7 minutes depending on environment and user input.
NOTE: You may purchase additional batteries and chargers at www.propelrc.com
X18 BATTERY INSTALLATION
1. Connect the battery to the female and of the wire inside the battery compartment.
You will see the lights on the drone start flashing rapidly.
2. Silde the battery into the lower part of the battery compartment. Make sure the wire side out.
3. Push all wire into the compartment then close the battery compartment door.
B.
C. D. E.
Li-Poly Battery
Flip to open Flip to open Male end Female end Female end