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Tips for Safe Operation
• Only fly in large, open spaces, such as a field or a very large indoor area, free of
obstacles like power lines, trees, ceiling fans, etc.
• When flying indoors, avoid walls and ceilings, as the hexacopter will be drawn
towards them if closer than 2 to 3 feet.
• Stand behind the hexacopter when first taking off, so that you and the hexacopter
are facing the same “forward” direction. This will make it easier to know which
direction the unit is flying. Also, remember that the white propellers and LED lights
indicate the front of the hexacopter.
• Practice basic flight operations like take off, hovering, and landing.
• Flying inside, at low speed and low to the ground will reduce the chance of
turbulence that can negatively affect the stable flight of the hexacopter.
• Novice pilots should move the controls slowly and deliberately, using one control at
a time, to get used to the hexacopter’s flying characteristics. Next try combining the
pitch and roll controls (forward/backward and left/right on the Right Control Stick)
to fly the hexacopter similar to the way an airplane flies. After mastering this, try the
yaw controls (left/right on the left thumbstick) to spin the hexacopter in place and
perform more complex maneuvers.
• When you crash, throttle down the engines IMMEDIATELY to reduce the chance of
permanent damage to the hexacopter and other objects.
• If anything obstructs the propellers for any reason, throttle down IMMEDIATELY and
safely clear the obstruction. Check for possible damage before flying again.
Speed Setting
The hexacopter has three settings for the responsiveness of the flight controls: 30%,
60%, and 100%. The higher settings allow for faster and more precise control of the
craft. It is recommended to start with the lowest setting, then as you become more
skilled at flying, increase the sensitivity as you see fit.
• 30%: Intended for novice pilots. Gives smooth and predictable control.
• 60%: Intended for intermediate pilots. The hexacopter will move and respond faster
to all control inputs.
• 100%: Intended for expert pilots. Highest setting for maximum performance.
Flying Tips & Features
